Paintings of Wildlife & Nature by Rebecca Latham
Paintings by international wildlife artist Rebecca Latham. Featuring North American animals, birds, & nature in watercolor painted in miniature.
Why do I love watercolor? It is true, most people do not use watercolor in this way when they work. Often I find that collectors are curious about my use of watercolors, why I use them, and how I stumbled upon what I do. In earlier years, I have experimented […] Read more »
Snow Leopard, watercolor on ivorine, ©Rebecca Latham I went to a lecture recently themed around conservation. After the session, one young woman asked the speaker “but why do you bother saving this species?” If they are so threatened, if it will cost large sums of time, effort, and currency, why […] Read more »
Rhapsody, 6″x6″, watercolor on board with sterling silver, ©Rebecca Latham I am a part of a family of artists. My Mother and sister paint. Many of you may already know this. We have always shared a studio, or located our studios close to one another since I began painting, drawing, […] Read more »
Fox Painting – Detail View, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Why do you paint like a maniac? I occasionally get questions like this. Why? Why do you paint like a maniac? Why put in so much detail? and so on. Sometimes this comes from other artists. Sometimes from the general […] Read more »
Commissioned Black Leopard in progress, sepia watercolor on board, ~5″x7″, ©Rebecca Latham Commissioned Black Leopard, watercolor on board, ~5″x7″, ©Rebecca Latham I just put the finishing touches on this little commission of a black leopard. These leopards always fascinate me by their mysterious look. Their stunning rich coats so […] Read more »
image by Abby Lanes via Compfight The best advice I’ve ever received was to, simply put, ‘follow your heart’. You may have heard me, or someone else, mention that phrase here or there. “Follow your heart”. It’s not uncommon. The more complex version, is that you have your own unique […] Read more »
This new piece will debut in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at Trailside Galleries’ upcoming event, Masters in Miniature Invitational. This year’s event runs July 15, 2013 – July 28, 2013 Going out to Wyoming, among the many memorable moments and experiences to look forward to, seeing moose is always one of […] Read more »
Misty Tundra – Polar Bear, 5″ x 7″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This painting was just recently finished. I wanted the piece to be very high key with fairly soft tones and color ..overall, a feeling of coolness, yet with a warmth to the bear.. I am pleased with […] Read more »
Mossy Seat – Rabbit, 5″x7″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Nibbling – Rabbit, 5″x7″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham So far two pieces in the rabbit collection are finished. The paintings are fairly muted in color, but very are involved pieces. I enjoyed working through all of the fine details […] Read more »
I have several new small paintings on display at Seaside Art Gallery’s annual miniature show in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The show runs through June 1st. Walk in the Sunshine – Timberwolf, 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Cougar Prowl, 3 1/2″ x 5 […] Read more »