A quick announcement… The International Guild of Realism selected my painting of a young girl from the Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux powwow, Little Dancer, for their 2011 exhibition at The Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico September 30 – October 22, 2011. The opening reception will be Friday September 30, 2011, […] Read more »
Bull Moose (sepia) 9×12
This is a new painting in progress of a bull moose from my travels in Wyoming. We came across two bulls and a cow in one of our short hikes (and a smidge too close for my taste..). I did, however, come away with amazing reference materials and the […] Read more »
American Plains Artists 2011 National Show
During one of our trips to an exhibition, we came across these beautiful horses…I immediately knew they would be a painting. One of the delights in this piece was to be able to use such bold golden tones contrasted with the grass and distant cools in the vegetation behind them. […] Read more »
Red squirrel 8×10 (Sepia)
This is an in-progress red squirrel sitting on rugged deadfall. The lighting will be rather dramatic in this piece. I’m looking forward to all of the color glazes of the fur and beautiful textures in the logs. Should be quite a treat! watercolor on board, 8in x 10in, sepia stage, […] Read more »
Coyote Puppies
A recent painting of a playful litter of coyote puppies. They thoroughly enjoyed chasing each other until they were fully exhausted. I think I may have had as much fun, just watching them, as they seemed to be having in their playful romps. I loved the energy, textures involved […] Read more »
Masters in Miniature Opens in Jackson Hole
This is my bobcat kitten painting, recently completed. I loved his active stance…he was in pursuit of something that caught his eye, perched on a rock ready to pounce. I was also drawn to the bold glow of color to glaze in throughout the painting. This piece will be included with my […] Read more »
Empty Easel (Interview)
I was recently contacted to be interviewed by Empty Easel, an online art magazine with practical advice, tips, and tutorials for creating and selling art. The article is set to be published today. From the Empty Easel newsletter: “Talented wildlife painter Rebecca Latham will discuss nearly every part of her […] Read more »
Bear Cub 9×12 (Sepia)
This little black bear, examining his paw, has been a delightful subject to paint. As in the case of this little one, I always love watching them romp and play, as bear cubs love to do. The light from behind, giving a bit of a glow, will be an aspect […] Read more »
Little Duckling Watercolor
This is a little painting, only 4″x6″, of a duckling swimming. He and his sibling were following their mother across a small pond. I was really drawn to the beautiful water patterns and the energetic personality of the little bird. For the painting, I focused on rendering the softness of […] Read more »
Rocky Edge – Mountain Goat
For pleasure or work, I thoroughly enjoy travelling to lofty places, for both the epic views & vistas as well as the animals that reside there. This is a painting that came from one such adventure. A mountain goat enjoying his spot along a ledge in mountainous terrain. He allowed me to […] Read more »