This is the finished painting of the raccoon that was posted in-progress earlier – 8in x 10in watercolor on board. …and below is a photo of how it appears in it’s hand-finished frame. I’m still not quite sure what to title it, but I’m pleased with how it […] Read more »
Little Painting of a Chipmunk – Sepia
This is a little chipmunk painting in the sepia stage shown probably larger than life. The actual work is approx 3″x5″ (watercolor on board). I love these little visitors to the backyard birdfeeders. ..some of my favorite subjects to paint. Read more »
Barred Owl
This is a small piece of a Barred Owl that was just completed for an exhibition that will open a little later this year. I had originally made the painting 5×7 in, but decided later to give a little extra space around the bird and finish it as a 6×8 […] Read more »
Raccoon on my easel
Work in progress, 8in x 10in, sepia watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Read more »
Wolf Puppies in progress..
…a quick post showing the detail of a work in progress – a pair of wolf puppies enjoying a shady spot.. 11in x 14in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham The painting is fairly far along already… I hope to have it completed soon. I’ve been a little less […] Read more »
Fawn Portrait
This is a recently painted little fawn portrait. When working on the piece, I focused on rendering detail in the fur, yet retaining a softness throughout the piece. I also wanted to portray her cautious look at the viewer as she carefully stepped through the grass. Fawn Portrait, 7″x5″, watercolor on […] Read more »
11×14 Bison (Sepia)
This is a detail view of a new painting, 11in x 14in in sepia stage, of a Bull Bison that I was able to see in the Yellowstone area. I’ve surrounded him with sage, grasses, and the burned out log in the foreground to compliment his dark coat. Loving all […] Read more »
Blue Irises 9×12 in Progress
This is a new painting of blue irises in the beginning stage. Because of the delicacy of the hues and subtle areas of the petals, this was not started with sepia as I normally do. Instead, the under painting is worked in with ultramarine and a mixed soft green. I […] Read more »
American Kestrel – Fly By Artists for Conservation Vancouver
The American Kestrel has to be one of my favorite raptors. Dressed in beautiful rusts, blue, cream and gold, it is always fun to paint. This painting places a male American Kestrel perched on the side of a large old growth tree. His eye is caught by the passing Emperor […] Read more »
Raven 9×12 (Sepia)
Raven in progress, watercolor on board, 12in x 9in, ©Rebecca Latham I have always found ravens fascinating. However, until this piece I had never painted one. I am particularly drawn to the patterns of his silky black feathers, reflecting a soft blue sheen that will be in this piece. ….so […] Read more »