May 16th, 2008 at 6:32 pm (Galleries, Exhibitions & Shows, Paintings, Paintings in Little - Small Miniature Paintings, Paintings of Birds, Shorebird, Egret & Heron Paintings & Sketches)
Here is another painting (pictured in progress) in my studio. It’s a snowy egret that I was able to watch on the beach catching minnows in Florida earlier this year (see my ‘
Bad Hair Day‘ post…). I started the miniature painting during the
NatureWorks show in Tulsa…painting in my family’s booth. The painting has been accepted into the Bennington Center For The Arts’ Art of the Animal Kingdom Exhibition this summer.
The painting is titled "Illuminated" - I was struck by what seemed to be an internal glow of light as the bird was fishing. All of the fine feathers reflecting light seemed to ‘illuminate’ and glow… It seemed to shimmer…as did the little minnows that he pulled out of the ocean. …I had such a fabulous time watching him (and just enjoying the whole environment during my stay…thanks to my friends who put up with me running around to see everything and snapping photos… 
)
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May 10th, 2008 at 11:46 pm (Galleries, Exhibitions & Shows, Owl, Eagle & Hawk Paintings & Sketches, Paintings, Paintings in Little - Small Miniature Paintings, Paintings of Birds)
I’ve had some requests to post more of my sketches and works-in-progress on my blog…so here’s another painting that is sitting in the studio…
This is a work-in-progress - a barn owl portrait that will debut at th Moosehorn Gallery in Montana. They are having a large event this summer and (…if everything goes well on this piece…
) this will be one of my paintings in their summer show.
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May 9th, 2008 at 6:25 pm (Galleries, Exhibitions & Shows, Large Cat Paintings & Sketches, Owl, Eagle & Hawk Paintings & Sketches, Paintings, Paintings in Little - Small Miniature Paintings, Paintings of Animals, Paintings of Birds, Swan Paintings & Sketches)
This is a new miniature painting of a pair of Trumpeter Swans ("On Golden Pond") in watercolors painted for the Seaside Art Gallery’s International Miniature Exhibition (their 17th annual) in Nags Head, North Carolina….one of 3 4×6 miniatures that I have in this year’s show.
"The Overseer - Cougar" & "Shattered Silence - American Bald Eagle" - both 4×6 watercolor miniatures that are also on exhibit at the Seaside show.
The exhibit just opened on the 5th and will run through the end of May. http://seasideart.com/
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May 5th, 2008 at 4:55 pm (Paintings)
My family and I joined the memberships of several societies this past month…I am very pleased to post…..
American Watercolor Society (AWS) - http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.com
The American Watercolor Society was formed in New York in 1866. The organization promotes the art of watercolor painting in America and holds international exhibitions.
Portrait Society of America (PSOA) - http://www.portraitsociety.org
The purpose of the Portrait Society is to foster and enhance an understanding of the practice, techniques and applications of traditional fine art portraiture.
Untamed Artists Network (UAN) - http://www.untamedartists.com
I am also very happy to be a core member of the Untamed Artists Network , an organization of artists who are drawn together by a common concern for wildlife. Many thanks to them for extending an invitation to join them in their efforts. The group is based in Australia.
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