How Long Did It Take You To Paint That?

  Squirrel Collection – all works are 5in x 7in, watercolor on board with sterling silver, ©Rebecca Latham I am asked this question rather often: How long do you work on a painting?  How long did it take you to paint that? I stop and think. I try to give […] Read more »

Conservation, Why Bother?

Snow Leopard, watercolor on ivorine, ©Rebecca Latham I went to a lecture recently themed around conservation.  After the session, one young woman asked the speaker “but why do you bother saving this species?”  If they are so threatened, if it will cost large sums of time, effort, and currency, why […] Read more »

Masterworks in Miniature 2013

Glance Back - Red Fox, 5″x7″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Glance Back – Red Fox, 5″x7″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham I am pleased to be a part of the Masterworks in Miniature show at Gallery One again this year. The painting I have in the exhibit is a red fox, inspired by a resident that would nap in a meadow […] Read more »

Mark Your Calendar.. Shows in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas

Minnesota — My family and I will be featured at the 2009 Minnesota Western & Wildlife Arts Show  April 25-26    St. Paul, MN at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds “The wildlife arts show returns to Minnesota after a five year absence. This event is held in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area which […] Read more »

Upcoming Show for the Holidays – Contemporary Miniatures

With the Holidays just around the corner, I want to extend an invitation to attend Whistle Pik Galleries 2008 Christmas Miniature Show Artist Reception Saturday, December 6th from 6 – 8 pm.  My last post had a video of one of my paintings in the exhibit.  This little teddy will also […] Read more »

Federal Duck Stamp – Home State Celebration

My family and I were invited to Joe Hautman’s home state celebration recently in Owatonna, MN for the 2008 Federal Duck Stamp – working with some of the organization committee with the art events and children’s area.  Joe is working on a project with the University of Saint Thomas to […] Read more »

Whistle Pik Galleries Miniature Show

I just found out my painting of this barred owl found a new home during the presale (before the official show opening) at Whistle Pik Galleries’ 10th annual Christmas Miniature Show in Texas.  Some day I would like to visit their show.  I have been a part of their holiday show for […] Read more »

New Swan Painting & Work in Progress

I have been working on several existing pieces today.  A number of them are almost finished.  I am going to start a new painting tonight, another swan piece.  Here’s some information about the Mute Swan on the BBC’s website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/3029.shtml    The Mute Swan is native to Europe, but has also made it’s […] Read more »