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Starting New Paintings – Miniature Paintings

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I am starting a few miniature paintings today — at least I am gathering some reference for them (I may start painting them tomorrow).  These will be the 1/6th scale (and 25 square inches or smaller) traditional miniatures.  I am painting these by request of Miller Galleries in Cincinnati, Ohio for […] Read more »

Starting New Paintings

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I began working on four brand new pieces today.  The first three are requested works of several waterfowl species.  The fourth is a portrait of a Barred Owl.  All of the paintings are miniatures/small works — about 8×10 to 9×12.  I will post photos of all of the paintings a […] Read more »

Working on the Way

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            More long hours of traveling on the roads today.  Two of my miniatures that I’ve been working on in the car this trip are coming along fairly well I think (pictured above).  I should be able to finish them quickly in the studio.  I also started […] Read more »

Finishing Swan Paintings

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I am just about finished with my large 24×36 swan painting. It certainly feels like quite an accomplishment when a large painting is finished. I can often finish miniature paintings in a day or two, but a very large piece will take at least a week to finish, maybe longer […] Read more »

Soggy Weather & New Paintings

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I just peeked out the window to see how soggy it is outside. All of our recent rain has been so good for the flowers. My iris and daisy beds are peppered with buds ready to come out, not to mention how the wildflowers have been thriving — they should […] Read more »