I am starting a new mute swan painting today, so I’m including a small thumbnail sized sketch in today’s post. The new painting will be about 7×9 inches, more of a miniature piece. Read more »
Miniature Farm Painting
This is a new painting I’m working on at the moment for Miller Galleries — a farm scene/red barn. It is a miniature piece measuring only about 1-3/4 x 2-3/4 inches. Read more »
Waterfowl Painting
I have been painting on a few of the requested waterfowl paintings I have in progress at the moment. They are coming along nicely. :) I have included a photograph of a detail portion of the wood duck piece. Read more »
Wildlife Research — Excursion to the Woods
I have been in need of some specific references for a new piece. I have been requested to paint a beaver painting. So…. today we were off before sunrise for a photoshoot in the woods for some beaver habitat . (Of course, we did gather plenty of references for many other […] Read more »
Miniature Painting for Miller Gallery Exhibition
Here is the color painting of the stillife (the sketch for this piece is in the previous post). It is nearly finished right now. It has progressed fairly quickly. :) Read more »
New Miniature for Exhibition
I just started a new miniature piece this afternoon — one of the pieces I will be sending to Miller Galleries for their miniatures show. The painting is about 3×4 (inches). I didn’t snap a photo of the sketch earlier, so I’ll be posting a color phase image of it […] Read more »
Completed Painting — Barred Owl Portrait
I completed my Barred Owl miniature/small works piece today. Here is a photo of the finished painting: Read more »
Clay!!
My clay for my new sculpture arrived today. I am beginning to plan out the design of my bronze — it will be a horizontal piece. The animal in the piece will be about 12-14 inches from nose to end. I am excited to get going on it!!! :) Read more »
Painting in Progress – Owl Miniature
I am trying to finish up on my Barred Owl watercolor painting for the Whistle Pik Galleries Christmas Miniature Show in Texas. Here’s a photo of how the piece looks at the moment. :) Read more »
Minnesota Ducks Unlimited – Sponsor Print Painting
I have been painting the reflection portion of my Canadian Goose piece for Minnesota Ducks Unlimited earlier today. This piece will be printed later this year as Minnesota Ducks Unlimited’s Sponsor Print. The original and it’s limited edition will be unveiled to the public at the state’s annual banquet. Visit Ducks […] Read more »