American Bald Eagle Watercolor – Work-in-progress

This is a snapshot of my most recent work in progress.  The painting is a portrait of an American Bald Eagle, 8×10 (traditional miniature).  She is an education bird that has been at several locations here in the Twin Cities, her name is Tempest. :) Read more »

Whitetail Fawn

This is another work in progress… It is about 5×7, watercolor, featuring a little whitetail fawn.  This little one just made me smile. :D (both when I visited her and while painting her portrait) I hope to capture her softness and personality in the finished piece. I have another painting […] Read more »

New Wolf Portrait in Miniature

This is a new painting that was started a day or so ago, shown here in it’s sepia stage.  It is watercolor and about 8″x10″.  When I had the chance to study this wolf, I was particularly drawn to his beautiful light eyes (with a faint hint of aqua) in […] Read more »

Kestrel Painting (New work in progress)

In attempts to post paintings I’ve recently neglected to list on my blog :) ….  This is another small work in progress of a Kestrel that is on my easel at the moment.  I love the color contrast of pale blue and rusts of these stunning birds – beautiful palette […] Read more »

Latham Studios Art Catalog-Online

[book id=’3′ /] The Latham Studios Catalog, published earlier this year, is now available to view online.  The images in it are available as giclee prints (larger ones on canvas, smaller ones on board).  …and of course they are also available for licensing. Read more »

Young Raccoon – Work in Progress

This is a new painting in progress – 4×6 watercolor on board of a young raccoon peeking out of a tree hollow.  I started on this painting a few days ago – it’s gone fairly quickly so far. :D Read more »

Golden Iris After Spring Rains – New Miniature Painting

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 »

Mark Your Calendar.. Shows in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas

Minnesota — My family and I will be featured at the 2009 Minnesota Western & Wildlife Arts Show  April 25-26    St. Paul, MN at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds “The wildlife arts show returns to Minnesota after a five year absence. This event is held in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area which […] Read more »

Latest Studies For Paintings – Bobcat Kittens

This is a quick post with a snapshot from the last photoshoot/encounter with what will be in future paintings. :) Bobcat Kittens.  This little guy could not be more adorable…  So sweet. :D I hope all of you are having a fabulous holiday season!  All the best & thanks so […] Read more »

Illuminated – Snowy Egret Miniature Painting

  Here is another painting (pictured in progress) in my studio. It’s a snowy egret that I was able to watch on the beach catching minnows in Florida earlier this year (see my ‘Bad Hair Day‘ post…). I started the miniature painting during the NatureWorks show in Tulsa…painting in my […] Read more »