This is a painting I completed earlier this year that recently arrived for exhibit at Whistle Pik Galleries in Texas. (I just realized that the painting hadn’t been posted on the blog yet :/ …oops. ) I love painting parrots…and being able to get to see them and watch […] Read more »
Powwow Dances
Amazing day – I went to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Powwow. Hundreds of beautiful bustles and jingle dresses for the dancing competitions – tribes beating the large drums together and singing for the vocal competitions. Everything was very impressive. :D (I didn’t, however, get the chance to go […] Read more »
Defensive – Timberwolf in Miniature
I finished this wolf painting, "Defensive", not too long ago – it’s a 9"x12" miniature piece that you may have seen ‘in progress’ here on the blog earlier. I know that many of these web images online just don’t show the detail of the watercolors – so for […] Read more »
Bald Eagle Miniature
This piece (about 4" x 6") is a little different than some of my other work, and I thought that some of my visitors might like to see it. As you can see, it has a splashy, looser backdrop with the tight detail of the face of the eagle. (the […] Read more »
Leopard in the Grass – Miniature on Ivorine
This is a recent painting of a leopard on Ivorine. This miniature is very small (shown much larger than actual size). The original painting is sold. I was able to get up close to this cat to study him. He is a part of a sanctuary for big cats that […] Read more »
Hadley House Companies
I am pleased to post that my family and I have just signed with the Hadley Companies. :D Hadley Licensing is now our exclusive agent of our artwork on all commercial products, representing hundreds of images that are available. With 30+ years in the business, they are one of the […] Read more »
New Small Miniatures… “On Golden Pond”, “Shattered Silence”, & “The Overseer”
This is a new miniature painting of a pair of Trumpeter Swans ("On Golden Pond") in watercolors painted for the Seaside Art Gallery’s International Miniature Exhibition (their 17th annual) in Nags Head, North Carolina….one of 3 4×6 miniatures that I have in this year’s show. :D "The Overseer – Cougar" […] Read more »
I’m “It” – 5 Things That You May Not Know About Me…
I was "Tagged" by one of my friends, Cindy Hasse (a colored pencil artist whom I’ve mentioned in my blog earlier..). So, now I am "it". ;) From what I have been told, I am now (voluntarily) posting 5 things that may not be known about me and "tagging" 5 […] Read more »
Intimidation – Black Leopard Miniature Painting Completion
This is the completed painting of the black leopard, titled "Intimidation – Black Leopard" (5" x 7"). My object for this painting was to capture the intense gaze and the action expressed in in the cat’s position – a feeling that he may lunge at any moment. As mentioned […] Read more »
NatureWorks 2008, Galleries, & Wildlife Art…
First of all, I need to thank everyone that came to the NatureWorks show in Tulsa this past weekend – It was fabulous to meet all of you…and see familiar faces again! My family and I really appreciate your support for us and our work. We really love what we […] Read more »