Painting

This pastel illustration is of the robin nest I found in my kiwi vines this past spring. They were angry every time I went into the garden near the vines. And I felt awful putting the sprinkler on to get the seeds going... the poor mother huddled under the dripping leaves trying to keep her eggs warm. … [Read more...] about Four Robin Eggs – Pastel Illustration

This Eagle is the final oil painting on linen paper in the bird series. Painted from a couple shots I took while fishing in Canada. When the fish aren't biting I'm snapping away. I love taking photos of wildlife and turning them into beautiful oil paintings. There are a lot of impressive things to view in this awesome world and watching wildlife on the shores of waterways is one of my favorites, including the majestic eagles as they soar overhead and then dive towards the water to snatch their … [Read more...] about Eagle Take-off – Oil Painting

Designer gouache is particularly difficult to work with when trying to do portrait work...it dries so fast and therefore doesn't want to blend well. A more loose almost impressionistic look would probably be easier. I always found it easier to work with on smoother metal surfaces as opposed to toothier surfaces like paper and canvas. I prefer working in oils as for this portrait. … [Read more...] about Gouache vs. Oil

It is time for fall festivals and the celebration of the end of harvest season. I've canned and frozen plenty for the cold months ahead so that I can enjoy the fruits of my labor after a chilly day of drawing or painting. I'll try to go as long as I can before turning on the furnace, but when the fingers get to stiff to manipulate the paint brush I'll have to give in. … [Read more...] about Fruits of my Labor