Iris Collection – all works are 5in x 7in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This collection was inspired from a garden center I visit. I had never seen such a buttery color to irises, and they immediately became one of my favorites. The evening sun added to their beauty, with […] Read more »
Autumn Painting
A healthy distance into November already, and Thanksgiving just around the corner. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the fall color, for those who still have leaves on their trees, and perhaps a walk in the crisp autumn air for those who don’t. I’ve been in my studio lately […] Read more »
Nature References
Some people find it interesting that I (or other artists in my family) will bring twigs, sticks, grass, rocks, leaves, logs, etc. into the studio to paint from life – so I thought that some of you may like to see the log that’s in my studio right now for […] 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 »
Beaver Painting
As I posted earlier, I have been primarily working on the stack of commissions I have in my studio right now. This is one of the rough sketches for my beaver commission. I have been painting on this piece for the last couple of days. I really liked studying this animal. […] Read more »
Remembering Spring – Field Sketches
I’ve been going through my sketchbook a little today. Here is a rough field sketch I made earlier this spring when the bloodroot was just starting to bloom. I really love getting out in the forest early in the year to see all of the new wild plants peeking out […] Read more »