Paintings of Wildlife & Nature by Rebecca Latham
Paintings by international wildlife artist Rebecca Latham. Featuring North American animals, birds, & nature in watercolor painted in miniature.
Fox Painting – Detail View, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Why do you paint like a maniac? I occasionally get questions like this. Why? Why do you paint like a maniac? Why put in so much detail? and so on. Sometimes this comes from other artists. Sometimes from the general […] Read more »
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 »
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 »
I was asked to paint a few rabbit pieces recently.. so, I thought I would post some progress of these little paintings featuring some of the backyard visitors. All of these pieces are 5″x7″. I am looking forward to how the background will progress.. I am arranging the settings as […] Read more »
Silence – Barred Owl, 8in x 10in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This is a recent painting of a barred owl I completed. It has a cooler background that I thought contrasted nicely with the warm golden browns of the feathers and yellow tones in it’s beak. I’ve included both […] Read more »
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 I had originally made the painting 5×7 in, but decided later to give a little extra space around the bird and finish it as a 6×8 […] Read more »
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 »
This hummingbird piece, more or less, is a reflection on suspension and motion. On numerous occasions I have found myself in an encounter with these winged gems, while observing my own garden or perhaps visiting an arboretum, flashing their color while they busily dance through on their way. They are […] Read more »
Swamped a bit lately recovering from the trip and finishing up some deadlines..but finally a chance to make a post here… :D For the final leg of our Western adventure, we quickly toured Washington State. …going to several wildlife facilities and visiting friends. Lots of beautiful things to paint and […] Read more »
This piece is a portrait of a Great Horned Owl that fades off into the warm brown background. I haven’t painted a vinyette recently… I usually try to complete the subject to the edges of the frame. (…something that one of my teachers taught that really stuck. ;) […] Read more »