I was recently on a little trip through Southern Minnesota and Iowa. Often when I’m off traveling I take along my sketchbook (or occasionally my usual painting supplies and a work-in-progress if deadlines demand that I keep working..) and work along the way, at our stops…or in the vehicle or plane. This […] Read more »
Being a Power Artist (Interview)
Recently I was asked to be a part of an interview series by fellow artist, Lori Mcnee, highlighting individuals as #PowerArtists. It’s pretty flattering to be named a power artist. Lori and I have crossed paths before as gallery artists, and of course online. Here is a link to […] Read more »
Masterworks in Miniature 2011
This painting, Mindful – Timberwolf, is a part of Gallery One‘s 2011 Masterworks in Miniature. Now in its 20th big year, Masterworks opens March 11 “Each miniature is so special,” said Alan Brown, Gallery One president, and demand is so intense that prospective buyers from throughout the world submit ‘intent-to-purchase’ forms […] Read more »
Montana Show at Moosehorn Gallery
. This landscape (top) is a view from Paradise Valley, where our Montana gallery, ‘Moosehorn Gallery‘ is located. We painted in the gallery showroom again for the event – thanks to them for a great show. :D We hope to be back to see everyone next year for the gallery’s […] Read more »
Sketch for Lupine Miniature
This is the sketch of a blooming lupine that I made for a new miniature painting. I started this piece to work on during our show this past weekend at the Carpenter Nature Center. The flowers are from one of my trips to the Grand Teton National Park to study […] Read more »
Landscape in Miniature – Progress
This is a recent image of my miniature landscape painting that I am working on. It still has some more details and textures to be added to it, but the in-progress picture should give you an idea of how the miniature landscape is coming out. :D Read more »
Sketch for a Miniature Landscape
This is a little thumbnail sketch for a miniature landscape painting I have started working on. It is a little western landscape (or waterscape ). I took a hike back in the wild areas near Yellowstone National Park & followed this splashing stream for a bit as the sun started […] Read more »
Western Landscapes – Studies for Paintings
I am doing some landscape studies today... Read more »
Western Wildlife and Landscapes – Yellowston National Park & Gallitan National Forest
Today was spent focusing on the landscape and environment that will be featured... Read more »
Yellowstone & Grand Teton
I spent a little time in the Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks for some inspiration, study, etc... Read more »