Wildlife 'In Miniature'

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Classic Miniature Art - More than little pictures.

Bonnie Latham's watercolors are classically painted miniature paintings. Whether large or small, it's the classical methods of painting refined detail that give miniature paintings their allure.

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Bonnie and her family, paint wildlife and nature for the most part. So when they aren't at their easels painting or attending one of their exhibits, there's a good chance that they're out and about researching what they love.

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bonnie@lathamstudios.com Bonnie Latham, an artist in her twenties, began her art career at a very young age. Inspired by her creative family and their love of the outdoors, she paints nature, landscape, animals, birds, and the occasional portrait. She works in watercolour, acrylic, oil, inks, graphite/charcoal and others, however watercolours have become her medium of choice. She achieves a unique quality of depth and shape in her work, drawing the viewer into her paintings. Bonnie works in a assortment of sizes and formats, ranging from larger miniature paintings to very small miniature paintings rendered less than one square inch.

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The Untamed Artists Network (UAN), Amazing artwork by passionate wildlife artists from across the globe, united by the common goal of highlighting conservation through our art. The member of the network actively support various wildlife and conservation funds through the sale of their works, giving back to the subjects that inspire them in the hope that future generations will have the chance to witness the amazing diversity of animals that are fighting for their survival.

What’s Miniature Painting?

The original meaning of the term miniature refers to technique and not size - it means to paint very detailed. Often it's called painting "in miniature" and it has been stated that a piece of art that is as large as a wall could be painted in miniature. My family and I paint in that style exclusively and have done extensive research as well as talking to quite a few experts about it. Here is a little more in depth information.

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Favorite Quotes

"No amount of skilful invention can replace the essential element of imagination." - Edward Hopper

"As practice makes perfect, I cannot but make progress; each drawing one makes, each study one paints, is a step forward." Vincent van Gogh 1853 - 1890

" A painting is never finished - it simply stops in interesting places." - Paul Gardner

10Apr

Leopard Painting Completed

African/Asian, Blogroll, Cats, Miniatures, New Paintings, Paintings

I titled this piece "The Gaze – Asian Leopard" and it”s 3 x 3 3/4. Have a great day!

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Daniel Says:
June 4th, 2007 at 8:44 am
Very nice painting!! I am a self taught painter and i must say your work is quite impressive, i grew up in africa but live in the U.K now- and your work captures the essence of wildlife art, keep painting!!
Bonnie Says:
June 25th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Hi Daniel,

Thank you so much!!

My family and I have always been around nature and wildlife from fishing/camping when I was younger to our wildlife photoshoots trips we have now. I’m happy to see others who enjoy it as I do!

Bonnie
JR Says:
July 12th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
This is a beautiful little painting. I was shocked to see how small it is. You must have very good eyes! (and a steady hand!). How in the world did you get such tiny, fine lines in the whiskers, etc on a piece this small? Thanks for sharing. All your work is amazing!
mary Says:
July 13th, 2007 at 10:44 am
WOW!! i am speachless.(and if you ask any who know me, that’s near impossible). i have painted over 50 yr. so its from some knowledge of the subject i say WOW.
Joy Says:
July 16th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Beautiful Painting!
Bonnie Says:
July 16th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Hi JR,

Thank you! : ) I enjoy painting detail in my work. I was in a workshop once and tried some oil painting in a looser style. I kept trying to add more detail to it. What can I say; it’s hard to break old habits. : )

Bonnie
trigo starden Says:
July 24th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
I am an artist, and i am not usually usually easily impressed by other artist, but your work is exceptional, glad to come across your website! hope we can be friends. Best Regards, trigo neo starden http://trigoaji.multiply.com/
Amy Says:
November 29th, 2007 at 2:29 am
hi im in year 9 and sketch animals. my teachers have told me to apply for a art scollar ship but i have to send in a painting as well as my sketches except i CANT PAINT. ive tried so many times but i just cant get it right. most of my sketches look like yours but none of my paintings even compare to yours plz do you have any advice any tips i really want to become a wildlife artist when im older so if you can shead some light i would rally apretiate it .

amy,
Bonnie Says:
December 11th, 2007 at 1:10 am
Hi Mary,

Oh, thanks you’re very sweet. : ) I’m just really thankful to be able to paint with my family. : )

Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Bonnie
Bonnie Says:
December 11th, 2007 at 1:16 am
Hi Joy

Thanks! : ) Have a nice day!

Bonnie
Bonnie Says:
December 11th, 2007 at 1:24 am
Trigo,

Thank you for the nice comment! Keep painting and have a wonderful day!

Bonnie
Bob Duggleby Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I love the painting of the leopard called “The Gaze..Azian Leopard” Is the original for sale? If not, what about prints?

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