This is a little painting, only 4″x6″, of a duckling swimming. He and his sibling were following their mother across a small pond. I was really drawn to the beautiful water patterns and the energetic personality of the little bird. For the painting, I focused on rendering the softness of […] Read more »
Water’s Edge & White-tail Newborn
Last week we had a new arrival show up in our yard… a new little white tail fawn was curled up in the grass. Luckily he was spotted before we disturbed him. He has the most beautiful soft blue eyes.. We quickly snapped a few photos and left him to […] Read more »
Canada Geese Painting on the USFWS National Tour
My painting of a pair of Canada Geese on calm water tied for 5th place in the USFWS 2011 Federal Duck Stamp competition held at the David Brower Center in Berkley, California last week. The painting will be a part of the National tour around the country in 2010-2011 with stops […] Read more »
Waterlily Miniature Painting
This is another one of my floral pieces that were just completed – a waterlily from sunken aquatic garden at the conservatory in Saint Paul that I visit occasionally. This was a very fun piece to paint. The cupped shaped petals, glowing pink in the depths of the blossom from […] Read more »
Nautical & Maritime – Miniature Boat
This is a little boat miniature I just finished for Christmas (it was painted to be a surprise gift, so I couldn’t post the progress for everyone earlier…). I’m not an expert in boat related topics, and I’ve never painted a boat before, so this was a new feat. It’s […] Read more »
Turtle Miniature Watercolor Painting
This is a new painting that I’m working on. 13 turtles on a log and reflections of them in the water. This piece is pretty intricate, but I thought that I should challenge myself. ;) I saw these turtles in Oklahoma. They all were competing for space on the […] Read more »
Aquatic Wildlife
A visit to Sea World for some oceanic reference and study. I especially enjoyed seeing the polar bear exhibit where the water is kept at a specific temperature for the comfort of the bear – simulating it’s natural habitat. :) Read more »
Ducks Unlimited Painting – Canada Goose
I’ve spent most of today painting on my Canadian Goose painting for Minnesota Ducks Unlimited — working on the abstract water patterns. I will get a fresh photo of it posted soon so everyone can see it’s progress. Read more »