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18Jul
The American Kestrel has to be one of my favorite raptors. Dressed in beautiful rusts, blue, cream and gold, it is always fun to paint. This painting places a male American Kestrel perched on the side of a large old growth tree. His eye is caught by the passing Emperor dragonfly.
Fly By – American Kestrel and Emperor Dragonfly, watercolor on board, 12×16, ©Rebecca Latham
The painting will debut at the Artists for Conservation Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia during the AFC’s 10 day Festival at the Grouse Mountain Resort and Convention Center held November 4-13, 2011. In addition to the International exhibition, events will include the premier of AFC’s first film, artist demos and workshops, music and more. (Ceremonial Opening and Awards weekend planned for Nov 4-6).
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14Jul
A quick announcement… The International Guild of Realism selected my painting of a young girl from the Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux powwow, Little Dancer, for their 2011 exhibition at The Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico September 30 – October 22, 2011.
The opening reception will be Friday September 30, 2011, from 5 to 8 pm. I’ve been told Santa Fe is a wonderful place to visit, I hope some of you will be able to attend the exhibition!
Little Dancer, watercolor on board, 6in × 8in, ©Rebecca Latham
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04Jul
This is my bobcat kitten painting, recently completed. I loved his active stance…he was in pursuit of something that caught his eye, perched on a rock ready to pounce. I was also drawn to the bold glow of color to glaze in throughout the painting.
This piece will be included with my Rocky Edge Mountain Goat for the Masters in Miniature Invitational opening in Jackson Hole at Trailside Galleries today. Hope you can see it during it’s showing this month!
I Spy - Bobcat Kitten, 6″x8″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham
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30Jun
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Whistle Pik Galleries, my gallery representation in Texas, will be putting on a patriotic exhibition for the month of July. If you are in the area, I hope you can come! The gallery’s events are always stunning.
God Bless America – Red, White & Blue Show
July 1, 2011 – July 30, 2011
“In honor of our country’s birthday we celebrate all things Americana in this show – flags, county fairs, rodeos, watermelon, picnics, Wall Street, etc. We invite you to come and celebrate with us and enjoy seeing our country through the eyes of the nation’s finest artists.
Gallery reception to kick off the show will be July 1st, July First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg. Join us throughout the day for wine, lemonade, and cookies.”
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29Jun
Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan will be hosting the Federal Duck Stamp tour Jul 1-31 where my Canada Goose painting will be on display. Though I have never visited the refuge, it is described as an excellent birding spot. ….I hope you can drop in if you are in the area. http://www.fws.gov/midwest/seney/
This is a little information about the Seney National Wildlife Refuge from their website:
“Seney NWR is located in the east-central portion of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, half way between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, and encompasses 95,238 acres. Located in northern Schoolcraft County, the Refuge is removed from major population centers; the three nearest major communities are each more than 80 miles away.The Seney Wilderness Area contains the Strangmoor Bog National Natural Landmark and comprising 25,150 acres, or 26 percent of the Refuge.
The wild land that today is Seney NWR has not always appeared so wild. This is a land that was once heavily logged, burned, ditched, drained, and cultivated. Despite repeated attempts, the soils and harsh conditions of this country would not provide a hospitable environment for sustained settlement and agriculture. So, nature claimed it once again. What was viewed as a loss by early 20th century entrepreneurs became a huge gain for the wildlife, natural resources, and the people of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The history and timeline of this area are explored further in other sections of this website.
Seney NWR was established in 1935 under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act for the protection and production of migratory birds and other wildlife. While management for migratory birds is paramount, the Refuge provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife species, both migratory and non-migratory. Approximately 22 species of reptiles and amphibians, 50 species of mammals, 26 species of fish, and over 200 species of birds have been documented on the Refuge.”
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20Jun
For pleasure or work, I thoroughly enjoy travelling to lofty places, for both the epic views & vistas as well as the animals that reside there. This is a painting that came from one such adventure. A mountain goat enjoying his spot along a ledge in mountainous terrain. He allowed me to study him for a bit, and so, I was able to produce this painting. The original will debut in July at Masters in Miniature, Trailside Galleries, in Jackson Hole.
Rocky Edge – Mountain Goat, watercolor on board, 5×7, ©Rebecca Latham
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31May
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Some of my greatest inspiration for my work has come from my stays in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and subsequent visits to Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, and surrounding wilderness. My trips to the area always bring freshness to my work, whether it is encountering a bull moose only yards away, seeing a herd of elk cross the Madison river, or just the majesty of the sunlit mountains.
I was very pleased when I was asked to participate in Trailside Galleries’ inaugural “Masters in Miniature” show in Jackson Hole this Summer. With the blessing of Raindance Gallery, my current representation in JH, I will be showing two new pieces at the Trailside Galleries event…scans to be posted soon. If you are in the area, please drop in during the show!
Masters in Miniature: Jackson Hole Miniature Show Invitational
Trailside Galleries, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
July 4 – 24, 2011
Artists’ Reception July 21, 2011
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