I’ve had some requests to post more of my sketches and works-in-progress on my blog…so here’s another painting that is sitting in the studio… ;)This is a work-in-progress – a barn owl portrait that will debut at th Moosehorn Gallery in Montana. They are having a large event this summer […] Read more »
American Watercolor, Portrait Society, & Untamed Artists
My family and I joined the memberships of several societies this past month…I am very pleased to post….. American Watercolor Society (AWS) – http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.comThe American Watercolor Society was formed in New York in 1866. The organization promotes the art of watercolor painting in America and holds international exhibitions. Portrait Society […] 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 »
I’m “It” – 5 Things That You May Not Know About Me…
I was "Tagged" by one of my friends, Cindy Hasse (a colored pencil artist whom I’ve mentioned in my blog earlier..). So, now I am "it". ;) From what I have been told, I am now (voluntarily) posting 5 things that may not be known about me and "tagging" 5 […] Read more »
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 »
More Snapshots from Florida
Here are some other images from Florida for everyone to take a peek at. Many thanks to our friends for their help in getting the wildlife to cooperate… ;) lol! Again, we were so fortunate to have such a wide variety of birds and such show up for us. (…even […] Read more »
A Part of Society – AAA and CLWAC
I am very pleased to post that my Mom, Karen, sister, Bonnie, and myself have become members of two prestigious art societies from New York. The first has been in existence for nearly a century for American artists. The second has been supporting women artists for over one hundred years. […] Read more »
The International Guild Of Realism (IGOR)
I am very pleased to announce that my Mom, Karen, and I have just been accepted into the International Guild of Realism (IGOR). I was encouraged to participate in the society by a friend I met online that is an existing member who drops by my blog occasionally, artist Cindy […] Read more »