I’m eagerly looking forward to doing a little wildlife study. :D I have been spending quite a bit of time glued to my easel lately. I try to schedule "inspiration" into my routine, such as studying wildlife or nature. It becomes very difficult to paint creative or inspirational pieces when […] Read more »
Commissions
I get quite a few questions at exhibitions and via email about various aspects of being a professional artist. One of which is the subject of commissioned work. As you may already know, I am working on quite a number of commissions at the moment. All of them on display […] Read more »
Foreign Media – Art in Europe
My family and I were recently contacted by several magazine publications in Britain about our artwork, etc. Both interviews/articles should be available to the public soon. Interaction with other countries often makes me think of the uniqueness and similarities of the United States’ art community and market in comparison to […] Read more »
New Galleries – New Horizons
My family and I recently agreed to be represented by a new gallery in "Paradise Valley" Livingston, Montana, opening in May. Some additional plans are being finalized for this summer. It is such a beautiful area for an artist to gather inspiration for painting! :) Of course, my family and I will […] Read more »
Awaiting Spring
Here in Minnesota, "spring" takes a little bit to get here. :) The bitter cold is gone, but (unfortunately) we tend to have mounds of snow this time of year. Sooo… I thought a nice spring wildflower picture might help those of us who are buried under a foot of […] Read more »
Behind the Scenes
We had a bit of a behind the scenes tour today of the wildlife at Busch Gardens here in Florida. All of their animals are so beautiful and well cared for — though, as nice as their enclosures may be, I do wish these animals didn’t have to be in […] Read more »
Exiting Jackson & Photoshoot
This morning we ran around downtown a little bit. I visited my painting at Trailside Galleries — I am participating in the Paco Young benefit exhibition being held there this month. I was delighted to hear my painting was purchased this morning by a client from town! Please visit Paco’s […] Read more »
More Painting
We met so many sweet people who dropped by the gallery today!! :) In Jackson, there are visitors from all over the globe, so you never know who you’ll meet! I don’t think we’ve ever had so much fun during one of our shows in town! (Actually, our new gallery can be […] Read more »
Bennington Center for the Arts
Show catalogs for the tenth annual "Art of the Animal Kingdom" at the Bennington Center for the Arts (www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org) in Bennington, Vermont have just been released. I think they look very nice (please contact the Arts Center if you would like a copy). I have a 5×5 inch Hyacinth Macaw miniature […] Read more »
Photoshoots & Observations for Painting
Today began with an early morning photoshoot/hike in the Grand Teton National Park. The weather was perfect! — a little chilly earlier in the day, but well worth the shivers. There were so many beautiful wildflowers!!! :) We also did some extensive work in Yellowstone National Park with several types of […] Read more »