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 »

12th Annual IAA Animals and Wildlife Show, Texas

Curious Bandit - Raccoon, Watercolor on board with sterling silver and 24kt gold, ©Rebecca Latham

   Curious Bandit – Raccoon, watercolor on board with sterling silver and 24kt gold, 12 in x 12 in, ©Rebecca Latham Pleased to be showing at this new venue and national exhibition put on by the Irving Art Association, Rebecca’s “Curious Bandit – Raccoon”, and “Skylord – Great Horned Owl” […] Read more »

What is the largest size you would attempt to do when adding so much detail?

Concentration - Cougar, 12 in x 15 in, ©Rebecca Latham, watercolor on board

Concentration – Cougar, 12 in x 15 in, ©Rebecca Latham, watercolor on board   A few weeks ago, someone asked a question concerning larger sized paintings. What is the largest size you would attempt to do when adding so much detail? The answer, simply be due to physical limitations, would […] Read more »

Flying South – Cinnamon Teal Arrive in Texas

Water's Edge - Cinnamon Teal, 8in x 10in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Water’s Edge – Cinnamon Teal, 8in x 10in watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This piece just arrived in Texas at Whistle Pik Galleries.  I noticed I hadn’t painted a lot of ducks recently, which was unfortunate.  They are beautiful and always have a good bit of personality that shows through […] Read more »

5 Reasons Why I Love Working With Watercolor

Why do I love watercolor? It is true, most people do not use watercolor in this way when they work.  Often I find that collectors are curious about my use of watercolors, why I use them, and how I stumbled upon what I do.  In earlier years, I have experimented […] 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 »

Rivalry and Competition

Rhapsody, 5"x7", watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Rhapsody, 6″x6″, watercolor on board with sterling silver, ©Rebecca Latham I am a part of a family of artists.  My Mother and sister paint.  Many of you may already know this. We have always shared a studio, or located our studios close to one another since I began painting, drawing, […] Read more »

Black Leopard and Notes on Sterling Silver

Black Leopard Commission, ~5"×7", watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Commissioned Black Leopard in progress, sepia watercolor on board, ~5″x7″, ©Rebecca Latham   Commissioned Black Leopard, watercolor on board, ~5″x7″, ©Rebecca Latham I just put the finishing touches on this little commission of a black leopard.  These leopards always fascinate me by their mysterious look.  Their stunning rich coats so […] Read more »

Autumn Rest – Bull Moose

Autumn Rest - Bull Moose, framed, 7"×8", watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

This new piece will debut in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at Trailside Galleries’ upcoming event, Masters in Miniature Invitational.  This year’s event runs July 15, 2013 – July 28, 2013 Going out to Wyoming, among the many memorable moments and experiences to look forward to, seeing moose is always one of […] Read more »

Seaside Art Gallery’s 22nd Annual Intl Miniature Art Show

Cougar Prowl, 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

I have several new small paintings on display at Seaside Art Gallery’s annual miniature show in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  The show runs through June 1st. Walk in the Sunshine – Timberwolf, 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Cougar Prowl, 3 1/2″ x 5 […] Read more »