The Rocky Mountain National Park is definatly a beautiful and inspiring place for ... Read more »
A Western Wilderness Paradise
Everyone needs a little refreshing inspiration. :D For me, it’s spending time in an undisturbed natural area or being up close and personal with wildlife that lives there. I just love those deep wooded areas of Montana and Wyoming, and often find myself thinking of them while working in my […] Read more »
Miniature Paintings For A New International Exhibition
I was recently asked to show some of my work in a newly organized international invitational exhibition for miniature artwork featuring nature themed pieces. The show will be featuring work by many well known artists, both from the USA and other areas of the world. My Mom, Karen, and sister, […] Read more »
Wild Places, Wild Animals, Wild Experiences
The natural wilderness is filled with extremely beautiful and breathtaking views, habitats, and creatures. Nonetheless, it is a wild and rugged terrain that is treacherous. Many of the beautiful creatures that I study to render in my work are predators. Because of this, there is always a certain danger to […] Read more »
Western Sketches
This is a scan of one of my older field sketches – a wild lupine from Wyoming. I made this study as well as several others of the native summer wildflowers. During my last springtime research trek to Wyoming, I had the opportunity to study a wealth of wildflowers in the parks. […] Read more »
Watch & Learn – Study Wildlife
I’m eagerly looking forward to doing a little wildlife study. :D I have been spending quite a bit of time glued to my easel lately. I try to schedule "inspiration" into my routine, such as studying wildlife or nature. It becomes very difficult to paint creative or inspirational pieces when […] Read more »
Aquatic Wildlife
A visit to Sea World for some oceanic reference and study. I especially enjoyed seeing the polar bear exhibit where the water is kept at a specific temperature for the comfort of the bear – simulating it’s natural habitat. :) Read more »
New Research For Paintings – Florida
A number of our galleries have been doing quite well lately. I just received notice that one of my galleries has sold out of my artwork (so I have some work to do :) ). It is a good thing we have scheduled this research outing for new study. I […] Read more »
Just a Sketch
Travel
I am off on the road to our gallery in Jackson Hole again. :) I am hoping to complete my bison painting in time for the exhibition — I will be working on that piece tonight. Read more »