Intimidation – Black Leopard Miniature Painting Completion

  This is the completed painting of the black leopard, titled "Intimidation – Black Leopard" (5" x 7"). My object for this painting was to capture the intense gaze and the action expressed in in the cat’s position – a feeling that he may lunge at any moment. As mentioned […] Read more »

NatureWorks 2008, Galleries, & Wildlife Art…

First of all, I need to thank everyone that came to the NatureWorks show in Tulsa this past weekend – It was fabulous to meet all of you…and see familiar faces again! My family and I really appreciate your support for us and our work. We really love what we […] Read more »

Latham Studios Spring Show – Saint Croix Valley Carpenter Nature Center

This past weekend my family and I held our annual spring wildlife art show at the Saint Croix Carpenter Nature Center.  Our art shows are held in the spring and late fall at the nature center’s Trailside Lodge or Visitor Center (this show was in the Visitor’s Center).  This year […] Read more »

Little Fawn Painting in Progress

Here is a photo of the fawn miniature that I am working on right now (see the original pencil sketch in this post).  A collector from Germany was interested in seeing how the painting was coming along, so here it is. :)   This is a close-up photo of the […] Read more »

Family Fun Shoot Event – Pheasants Forever & NWTF

I just returned from the Pheasants Forever and National Wild Turkey Federation’s "Family Fun Shoot".  It was great!!  I think everyone enjoyed the event.  We had a beautiful day for it too!! I decided to paint a red fox kit for my quick draw/on the spot piece.  I finished the […] Read more »

Youth in the Outdoors….

My family and I will be participating in a youth event "Family Fun Shoot" this weekend along with one of our "wildlife enthusiast" friends. :)  The 5th annual event is sponsored by Pheasants Forever and and the National Wild Turkey Federation and will be featuring many outdoor related professions and hobbies for young […] Read more »

Trumpeter Swan Painting Completed

I just finished this trumpeter swan painting!  :)  This piece is on the larger side of painting sizes for me — I’m so pleased (and relieved, and thankful) to be painting these larger works at the speed I am.  Small pieces, of course, are nice as they progress so quickly, but […] Read more »

Nature Center Exhibition

I’ve just posted an image of the painting of snow I mentioned in my last journal post. It’s been one of those pieces — I see something different in it everyday. It is such a complicated piece when I am painting it up close, but becomes a simple design that […] Read more »