Sunday Sketches… This is a scan from my 8.5×11 sketchbook. The page was a field sketch from an one of our outings in a natural preserve in Minnesota. It was a bit boggy on this trip. …was pleased to find some carnivorous plants. Read more »
Color Studies from Iowa & Southern Minnesota
I was recently on a little trip through Southern Minnesota and Iowa. Often when I’m off traveling I take along my sketchbook (or occasionally my usual painting supplies and a work-in-progress if deadlines demand that I keep working..) and work along the way, at our stops…or in the vehicle or plane. This […] Read more »
Petite Florals – Little Sketches
Springtime is a time of new growth and renewal. It is constantly changing. New blossoms and plants are busy unfurling for the coming seasons. Songbirds have recently arrived from their winter vacation spots and are again singing... Read more »
Still Painting….
I have been painting on my canadian goose today. I’d post another photo of the goose in progress, but I think most visitors to my blog wouldn’t be able to tell what I’ve worked on. :? The picture I did include in this post (right) is a hummingbird sketch from […] Read more »
Remembering Spring – Field Sketches
I’ve been going through my sketchbook a little today. Here is a rough field sketch I made earlier this spring when the bloodroot was just starting to bloom. I really love getting out in the forest early in the year to see all of the new wild plants peeking out […] Read more »
Studio Visitors – Songbirds
I had a few visitors to my studio today — The songbirds just found a few birdfeeders outside of my studio that I put out for them. I am hoping this will help me gather references and study them more easily since they will literally be right outside my window . Below […] Read more »