Landscape in Miniature – Progress

This is a recent image of my miniature landscape painting that I am working on. It still has some more details and textures to be added to it, but the in-progress picture should give you an idea of how the miniature landscape is coming out. :D 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 »

Bald Eagle Watching

I went for a short walk the other day and saw an adult American bald eagle soaring overhead. It was soaring fairly low, which surprised me a little. There are quite a few of them that appear to be nearby residents and frequent the local area throughout the year. Their […] Read more »

Barred Owl Sketch

I started a new owl painting. This piece is a barred owl and is a little larger than the last owl I painted. It is only a sketch in this post, but the color version of it is beginning to take shape on my easel and should be completed soon. […] 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 »

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 »