Raven on Deadfall (Sepia) 12×24

Some of my readers may have seen this piece a little earlier, but for those that haven’t.. this is a work in progress of a raven on deadfall, sepia stage.  It’s a bit larger than I’ve been painting recently – should finish as a 12″ x 24″. I saw the […] Read more »

Fawn Portrait

This is a recently painted little fawn portrait.  When working on the piece, I focused on rendering detail in the fur, yet retaining a softness throughout the piece.  I also wanted to portray her cautious look at the viewer as she carefully stepped through the grass.  Fawn Portrait, 7″x5″, watercolor on […] Read more »

Blue Irises 9×12 in Progress

This is a new painting of blue irises in the beginning stage.  Because of the delicacy of the hues and subtle areas of the petals, this was not started with sepia as I normally do.  Instead, the under painting is worked in with ultramarine and a mixed soft green. I […] Read more »

Raven 9×12 (Sepia)

Raven in progress, watercolor on board, 12in x 9in, ©Rebecca Latham I have always found ravens fascinating. However, until this piece I had never painted one.  I am particularly drawn to the patterns of his silky black feathers, reflecting a soft blue sheen that will be in this piece. ….so […] Read more »

International Guild of Realism 2011 Show

A quick announcement…  The International Guild of Realism selected my painting of a young girl from the Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux powwow, Little Dancer, for their 2011 exhibition at The Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico September 30 – October 22, 2011. The opening reception will be Friday September 30, 2011, […] Read more »

Bull Moose (sepia) 9×12

  This is a new painting in progress of a bull moose from my travels in Wyoming.  We came across two bulls and a cow in one of our short hikes (and a smidge too close for my taste..).  I did, however, come away with amazing reference materials and the […] Read more »

Masters in Miniature Opens in Jackson Hole

This is my bobcat kitten painting, recently completed.  I loved his active stance…he was in pursuit of something that caught his eye, perched on a rock ready to pounce.  I was also drawn to the bold glow of color to glaze in throughout the painting. This piece will be included with my […] Read more »

Empty Easel (Interview)

  I was recently contacted to be interviewed by Empty Easel, an online art magazine with practical advice, tips, and tutorials for creating and selling art.  The article is set to be published today. From the Empty Easel newsletter: “Talented wildlife painter Rebecca Latham will discuss nearly every part of her […] Read more »

12×16 white wolf (Sepia)

This is a detail photograph of a new white wolf I am working on – shown in the sepia stage of the painting.  I am really looking forward to working in the porous and pitted rock texture as well as moving into the color phase of bringing up the backlighting […] Read more »