Here is how my painting of miniature irises are progressing. I think they are going fairly well. :) I am thinking of adding some wildlife to the painting also. We’ll see….. ;) I have been working on a few other pieces as well, so all of my time has not […] 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 »
Some of Us Take Breaks…
My painting assistant taking a little break to watch the wildlife outside. Read more »
Moving Out…
I’m moving out. Ok, I’m not really moving "out". I, and all of the other artists in my family, have been working underground, in our basement art studio, for a few years now. It’s tough to make inspirational wildlife and nature paintings when you can’t even see the outdoors. So, we decided […] Read more »
Photoshoot and Gallery Painting
We spent some time with some of our friends/clients who were in town and visited a great spot for shooting wildlife in the area. :) We also shot a lot of reference photos of both landscapes and wildlife in the Teton Mountain Range. After concluding our photoshoot, we went back […] Read more »
Wyoming References
We were lucky to have such a nice day today to shoot reference photos and drive through parks. :) I’ve included a few pictures in this post of some of the views. Some of the wildlife came out for us as well — elk (& calves), coyote, moose, beaver, etc. :) […] Read more »
Exiting Jackson & Photoshoot
This morning we ran around downtown a little bit. I visited my painting at Trailside Galleries — I am participating in the Paco Young benefit exhibition being held there this month. I was delighted to hear my painting was purchased this morning by a client from town! Please visit Paco’s […] Read more »
Playing Hookie…
I’ve taken a little break this morning — watching some of the wildlife along a creek near where we’re staying here in Jackson. There are some ducklings that have been swimming up and down the creek diving for lunch. I feel so spoiled!! :) It’s such a treat to relax […] Read more »
Trumpeter Swan Painting Completed
I just finished this trumpeter swan painting! :) This piece is on the larger side of painting sizes for me — I’m so pleased (and relieved, and thankful) to be painting these larger works at the speed I am. Small pieces, of course, are nice as they progress so quickly, but […] Read more »
Working on the Way
More long hours of traveling on the roads today. Two of my miniatures that I’ve been working on in the car this trip are coming along fairly well I think (pictured above). I should be able to finish them quickly in the studio. I also started […] Read more »