This is one of the paintings in my studio that has been keeping me occupied lately…one of many, actually. The full painting is 30×40 inches (Watercolor on board, in miniature) of 2 grizzly bears in a disagreement ;). The photo posted here is slightly skewed and a detail section shot […] Read more »
Spring Bird Banding at the St Croix Carpenter Nature Center
Bird banding at the Carpenter Saint Croix Valley Nature Center Read more »
Golden Iris After Spring Rains – New Miniature Painting
This is a new painting (currently on my easel) that is nearly completed. A white and yellow iris from my garden (watercolor on board, ‘in miniature’, as always :) ). I had the chance to visit the Minnesota Arboretum to see their extensive collection in full display earlier this year. […] Read more »
Mark Your Calendar.. Shows in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas
Minnesota — My family and I will be featured at the 2009 Minnesota Western & Wildlife Arts Show April 25-26 St. Paul, MN at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds “The wildlife arts show returns to Minnesota after a five year absence. This event is held in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area which […] Read more »
Iris Painting In Miniature – New Watercolor
This is one of my latest paintings, “Rhapsody – Iris”. It is approx 6×6 watercolor on board painted in miniature. I love the irises growing in my garden and really enjoy being able to paint the splash of color in my work. My studio overlooks the gardens, so […] Read more »
Federal Duck Stamp – Home State Celebration
My family and I were invited to Joe Hautman’s home state celebration recently in Owatonna, MN for the 2008 Federal Duck Stamp – working with some of the organization committee with the art events and children’s area. Joe is working on a project with the University of Saint Thomas to […] Read more »
New Small Miniatures… “On Golden Pond”, “Shattered Silence”, & “The Overseer”
This is a new miniature painting of a pair of Trumpeter Swans ("On Golden Pond") in watercolors painted for the Seaside Art Gallery’s International Miniature Exhibition (their 17th annual) in Nags Head, North Carolina….one of 3 4×6 miniatures that I have in this year’s show. :D "The Overseer – Cougar" […] Read more »
Finch & Blossoms Miniature Painting – Watercolor
This is a new miniature I painted that went to England for a miniature art exhibit. It is a finch with apple blossoms and is a little smaller than 4×6. My Dad has some awesome flowering fruit trees that I love …which inspired this painting… :) (I have ‘spring […] Read more »
Chipmunk Miniature Painting Progress
This is a long-overdue post about the progress of my little chipmunk painting. :D He’s coming along pretty well. I’m bringing out all of the textures of the plants covering the ground and pebbles…and of course the fur. :D The chipmunk is just about life sized in the […] Read more »
Iris Sketch – New Spring Painting
It is finally starting to feel like spring – it is warm enough to open the windows of my studio to listen to the birds sing during the day while I paint. :D Things haven’t ‘greened up’ quite yet, but I am anxiously waiting for them to sprout. :D […] Read more »