Bennington Center for the Arts

Show catalogs for the tenth annual "Art of the Animal Kingdom" at the Bennington Center for the Arts (www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org) in Bennington, Vermont have just been released.  I think they look very nice (please contact the Arts Center if you would like a copy).  I have a 5×5 inch Hyacinth Macaw miniature […] Read more »

Working on the Way

            More long hours of traveling on the roads today.  Two of my miniatures that I’ve been working on in the car this trip are coming along fairly well I think (pictured above).  I should be able to finish them quickly in the studio.  I also started […] Read more »

Grand Teton National Park Research

I am doing some painting research in the Grand Teton National Park tonight & tomorrow.  After spending so many long hours painting in the studio & on the road, it is very relaxing & inspirational to do some fieldwork — especially in such a beautiful area.  This part of the […] Read more »

Painting in Jackson Hole

We just got into Jackson today.  I set up a "studio" in my hotel room.  I actually got quite a bit done on the painting (16×20 fox painting) tonight.  I hope to have the painting finished soon — it’s coming along pretty well.           Our gallery (Galleries West […] Read more »

New Wolf Pup Painting

I just finished this new miniature piece of a young gray wolf.  It’s taken me about 2 to 2-1/2 days to finish the painting.  The painting will be available for purchase through our gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming — Galleries West Fine Art (www.gallerieswestjacksonhole.com).               Read more »

Arts for the Parks

I just sent off artwork to the Arts for the Parks exhibit in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (www.artsfortheparks.com).  It’s a slightly different subject for me.  I really enjoyed painting the foliage around the bird. :) Read more »

Art Barbarians Gallery Spring Cruise

Thanks to everyone at Art Barbarians Wildlife Gallery in Rogers, MN (www.artbarbarians.com) for their hard work putting together the annual cruise on the Saint Croix River.  I painted a new 8×10 "quick draw" piece of a Barred Owl from scratch during the 3 hr. cruise (pictured right).  The gallery plans […] Read more »

Soggy Weather & New Paintings

I just peeked out the window to see how soggy it is outside. All of our recent rain has been so good for the flowers. My iris and daisy beds are peppered with buds ready to come out, not to mention how the wildflowers have been thriving — they should […] Read more »