Inspiration, Just Outside My Window

I am so inspired! :D The weather is changing – it seems there has been a nearly constant thunderstorm or spring drizzle outside of my studio window.  It has also often accompanied by a chorus of songbirds enjoying it as well.  Fresh.  Clean.  Spring  :D I recently started on (another) painting […] Read more »

Rabbit Painting

  This is a new miniature painting I am working on.  I am also in process of finishing an existing rabbit piece that I started some time ago – a photo of that will be posted shortly :). Read more »

Wildlife Refuge Studies

A tour of Merritt Island today.  Everything was just beautiful – and so many birds!! :)  I have been to this area before, but hadn’t been able to spend adequate time in the refuge for more in-depth study.  Truthfully, I would have liked to have spent a great deal more […] Read more »

Sign Here Please….

  My print signing sessions have begun.  I put a bit of time in autographing today at Maximum Graphics for the Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print (only 4,500 more prints left to go!! :) ).   Read more »

Little Pictures – Hilliard Society Miniature Exhibition

I just received notice that two of my miniatures that were sent to an exhibition in Britain found new homes (one of them is pictured on the left).  They were showing at the Hilliard Society of Miniaturists annual members exhibition in Wells, England.  Both of the pieces were also selected as favorites […] 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 »

Painting in the Rain

It’s been raining for most of the morning.  I love painting during thunderstorms (but inside my studio, not outside plein air ;) )!!  It’s so relaxing! I have been painting on my large Canada Goose piece today — it’s about half finished.    I’ll post a photo of the full-color […] Read more »

Exhibition Reception & Signal Mountain

Today we visited the Arts for the Parks artists’ reception at the Ranch Inn here in Jackson.  Very nice.  I (we) really appreciate all of the hard work that goes into the AFTP event — thanks for everything!!! This evening we left for a few days of research at Signal Mountain in […] Read more »