Cheering the Studio – Wolf Puppies, etc.

Living in the land of 10,000 frozen lakes, I spend quite a bit of time painting in my studio in the winters.  But lately, it seems to be especially gloomy.  So, as I twittered earlier this week, I started on a new cheery, sunny painting of wolf puppies to brighten […] Read more »

Timberwolf Miniature Painting

This is one of my latest paintings – a 5×7 wolf portrait (watercolor on board, traditional miniature). The new year is shaping up to be a very busy one!  Very exciting!  I’m delighted to be looking forward to some wonderful events.  And so, my studio is filled with nearly finished […] Read more »

Autumn Painting

A healthy distance into November already, and Thanksgiving just around the corner.  I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the fall color, for those who still have leaves on their trees, and perhaps a walk in the crisp autumn air for those who don’t. I’ve been in my studio lately […] Read more »

Pacific Northwest Travels

Swamped a bit lately recovering from the trip and finishing up some deadlines..but finally a chance to make a post here… :D For the final leg of our Western adventure, we quickly toured Washington State.  …going to several wildlife facilities and visiting friends.  Lots of beautiful things to paint and […] Read more »

Western Shows – Almost Ready..

Finishing new works, framing, packing, shipping, etc… A bit of a rush around here, but it should be down to a dull roar soon.  My family and I are preparing for our exhibits out West this month and just putting the finishing touches on new paintings for the shows.  (I […] Read more »

Daydream Raccoon Paint By Number

I just received a shipment of these kits that are coming out in early 2010.  Paint Works is using my painting “Daydream” as a design for a new paint-by-number. You can see their listing of the painting here. Read more »

American Art in Miniature

This is a new traditional miniature that will debut at the Thomas Gilcrease Museum’s invitational “American Art in Miniature” this Fall in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  If you have a chance to attend the opening, it is a beautiful event. :D  I have had the opportunity to attend several times.  A wonderful […] Read more »

Sneak Peek – Grizzlies in Miniature

This is one of the paintings in my studio that has been keeping me occupied lately…one of many, actually.  The full painting is 30×40 inches (Watercolor on board, in miniature) of 2 grizzly bears in a disagreement ;).    The photo posted here is slightly skewed and a detail section shot […] Read more »

American Bald Eagle Watercolor – Work-in-progress

This is a snapshot of my most recent work in progress.  The painting is a portrait of an American Bald Eagle, 8×10 (traditional miniature).  She is an education bird that has been at several locations here in the Twin Cities, her name is Tempest. :) Read more »