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 »
New Small Miniature Painting – Timberwolf
This is a new piece that I am working on in the sepia stage. It’s a small miniature..around 5×6 inches. :) Read more »
New Wolf Puppy Painting – Sketch
This is a graphite sketch for a new wolf puppy painting. The piece will be about 4×6 or 5×7 when completed. :) Read more »
New Miniature Watercolor.. Diligence – Cougar
This is a new small miniature painting that just left the studio. It is a part of Gallery West Fine Art’s holiday show “Little Jewels” in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The painting is hand held sized and is titled, “Diligence – Cougar”. Read more »
Timberwolf Watercolor in Progress
This is a new painting that I am working on right now shown in it’s sepia stage. Timberwolf, 11×14, watercolor on board. :) Read more »
Serenade in Blue – Mute Swan Watercolor Painting
This is the latest painting off of my easel. It is a 4″x6″ painting of a mute swan titled, “Serenade in Blue”. I always find it so stunning to observe the colors reflected in white animals and birds. The way the light plays on the surface is nothing short of […] 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 »
Upcoming Show for the Holidays – Contemporary Miniatures
With the Holidays just around the corner, I want to extend an invitation to attend Whistle Pik Galleries 2008 Christmas Miniature Show Artist Reception Saturday, December 6th from 6 – 8 pm. My last post had a video of one of my paintings in the exhibit. This little teddy will also […] Read more »
Brown Pelican Watercolor
I have never painted a brown pelican before – this is my first. I have completed several small white pelican pieces, however – but the brown seemed to be much more ‘exotic’ in it’s coloring. It was a real treat to paint it. Being in the near-center of […] Read more »
Watercolor Portrait – Great Horned Owl In Miniature
This piece is a portrait of a Great Horned Owl that fades off into the warm brown background. I haven’t painted a vinyette recently… I usually try to complete the subject to the edges of the frame. (…something that one of my teachers taught that really stuck. ;) […] Read more »