I haven't posted in a while, it seems that all of a sudden I have so many requests for new work that I just can't do anything but paint lately -- not a bad thing. I'm really blessed to have so many great opportunities.... Read more »
Western Wildlife and Landscapes – Yellowston National Park & Gallitan National Forest
Today was spent focusing on the landscape and environment that will be featured... Read more »
Sketching Grand Teton National Park & Thunderstorms
Doing a little sketching today. :) I have some ideas for some new paintings and ..... Read more »
Mountain Inspirations – Grand Teton National Park
I just arrived in the Grand Teton National Park for some research for new paintings as well as a little painting in the parks – both Grand Teton and Yellowstone. I have a bit of work to do. :) Read more »
Oops. Scratch that.
No matter how well things are planned out, something always seems to mess it up. It never fails. Murphy’s Law, I suppose. But somehow, everything always turns out just fine, or even better than we had hoped for. Odd, isn’t it? :) This is a recent image of the fox […] Read more »
New Work on the Move
I spoke with one of my galleries recently who was requesting more work to exhibit in their showroom. A very nice problem to have, being sold out or having low inventory in my galleries. :) I do wish that I could paint a little faster. ;) This is a new […] Read more »
Wild Places, Wild Animals, Wild Experiences
The natural wilderness is filled with extremely beautiful and breathtaking views, habitats, and creatures. Nonetheless, it is a wild and rugged terrain that is treacherous. Many of the beautiful creatures that I study to render in my work are predators. Because of this, there is always a certain danger to […] Read more »
Western Sketches
This is a scan of one of my older field sketches – a wild lupine from Wyoming. I made this study as well as several others of the native summer wildflowers. During my last springtime research trek to Wyoming, I had the opportunity to study a wealth of wildflowers in the parks. […] Read more »
Moose In Detail
I have been wanting to post this in the blog for a little bit, but haven’t gotten around to it until now. I have been working primarily on the head and shoulders of the moose bull since my last posting – adding more fur texture and detail. For my next […] Read more »
Rearrange Your Life
I recently did a little rearranging in my studio – going through a few things. In doing so, a few items resurfaced (isn’t that always what happens?). Among them, were some paints I have been neglecting to use in my work. It’s strange. It seems I have so many tubes […] Read more »