This is the final redtail sketch. I’ve decided to paint it as a 5×7. There seems to be a lot of movement and action in this pose of the hawk. :D [youtube pV45T-DLLkw] Read more »
Red Fox Miniature Painting
This is a photo of the completed Red Fox kit painting that I have been working on... Read more »
Blossoms, Butterflies & Summertime
It seems that summer has finally arrived here in Minnesota. The aroma of blooming flowers is in the air and butterflies are dancing through all of the fresh blossoms. I don’t think an artist can help but be inspired to paint something cheerful and bright with such influence around them. […] 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 »
Planning Paintings
So many paintings, so little time. I wish I could paint every inspiration. I get so many ideas for new paintings. It's impossible to paint them all. Aside from my commissions, I have... 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 »
Inspiration, Just Outside My Window
I am so inspired! :D The weather is changing – it seems there has been a nearly constant thunderstorm or spring drizzle outside of my studio window. It has also often accompanied by a chorus of songbirds enjoying it as well. Fresh. Clean. Spring :D I recently started on (another) painting […] Read more »
Red Fox Miniature Painting
This is another new piece I have sitting in my studio right now. You may notice the dark strokes look a bit different on this piece than some of the other sketches I have on the blog. That is because for this piece I did some "redrawing" in paint – […] Read more »
Behind the Scenes
We had a bit of a behind the scenes tour today of the wildlife at Busch Gardens here in Florida. All of their animals are so beautiful and well cared for — though, as nice as their enclosures may be, I do wish these animals didn’t have to be in […] 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 »