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Rebecca Latham is an international realistic wildlife and nature painter and author working in finely detailed watercolors. Her works range all sizes - all painted in miniature. Represented by Latham Studios. More»
…a quick post showing the detail of a work in progress – a pair of wolf puppies enjoying a shady spot.. 11in x 14in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham The painting is fairly far along already… I hope to have it completed soon.
I’ve been a little less prolific in my work (or active online) than I’d like to be recently because of a number of rather serious family emergencies. Thankfully things seem to be returning to normal now. Thanks to those that sent notes of concern..
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A recent painting of a playful litter of coyote puppies. They thoroughly enjoyed chasing each other until they were fully exhausted. I think I may have had as much fun, just watching them, as they seemed to be having in their playful romps. I loved the energy, textures involved in the painting, and those rich glazes of color.
Puppy Play, 12in x 9in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham
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This is a detail photograph of a new white wolf I am working on – shown in the sepia stage of the painting. I am really looking forward to working in the porous and pitted rock texture as well as moving into the color phase of bringing up the backlighting and some added habitat aspects. More to come..
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The coyote is a very adaptive creature. They can thrive in the wilderness or urban areas of our cities. Outside my studio, while I am working, I often hear packs of them calling back and forth to each other in their usual whining howls in the wee hours of the night.
This piece depicts a coyote that I came across on a very hot afternoon while he was enjoying the shade of a bush. He glanced at me several times but didn’t seem to mind my presence. Not wanting to disturb him, I was sure to stay a distance away. I was very pleased to have been able to create a painting of the experience.
Pensive – Coyote, watercolor on board, 9×12, ©Rebecca Latham
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This is a fairly new work in progress of a backlit wolf, using a limited palette. There is a bit more detail to go, but it is starting to develop. I’m enjoying the subtle qualities of the painting. This piece should finish up as a 12″x16″. (watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham)
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This painting, Mindful – Timberwolf, is a part of Gallery One‘s 2011 Masterworks in Miniature.
Now in its 20th big year, Masterworks opens March 11 “Each miniature is so special,” said Alan Brown, Gallery One president, and demand is so intense that prospective buyers from throughout the world submit ‘intent-to-purchase’ forms in hopes of ‘being drawn’ to buy their favorites.”
Such “intents” can be filed in person at Gallery One, in Mentor, Ohio ,where all of the works will be on exhibit until Saturday, March 26. Intents can also be filed by mail or over the web at www.galleryone.com where the entire collection can be viewed once the show opens. Winners of purchase rights will be drawn at the close of the event.
While some Masterworks fit in the palm of one’s hand, others are as large as 9″ x 12.” A rare few may be a bit larger. Regardless of size, all are exquisitely detailed and represent the high quality expected of the individual artists. Genres include wildlife, portraiture, still life, landscape, western and fantasy.
The artists are from all over the world. “When such top artists are ‘forced’ to work small, their prices become really affordable,” said Brown. “Collectors of limited editions often find that they can collect such miniatures for less than prints by the very same artists.” That may explain why art lovers – and dealers – from all over the world vie for rights to such paintings.
In 2010, Rebecca was awarded the Buyer’s Choice award among all of the work in the exhibition, voted by the most “intents”. Rebecca’s sister, Bonnie Latham, was runner-up for the award.
And how do collectors display the miniatures? Many find their way into wall groupings while others rest comfortably on small easels, bathed in lamplight. Some hang alone, featured above an interesting furniture item. Regardless of how they are used, they are perfect jewels.
Gallery One is located at 7003 Center St. (Rt. 615), Mentor between Routes 90 and 2. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. In addition, Gallery One will be open until 9 p.m. on Fridays during the event. For additional information, call 800.621.1141 or visit www.galleryone.com.
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My Outer Banks representation, Seaside Art Gallery, is hosting an exhibit titled: “Animals in Art for the SPCA” that will be on show Jan 29th – Feb 26th in Nags Head, North Carolina. Part of the proceeds go to support the OBX SPCA.
The reception for the show is February 10th from 5-8pm
Content – Young Wolf, watercolor on board, 5×7, ©Rebecca Latham
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This was a hike into the Black Canyon Wilderness in the Tetons early one morning before we had to be back in Jackson at our gallery. I was surprised that it was more of a woodsy trail and not as much of a 'canyon', but gorgeous none the less. Several bubbling streams and an assortment of wildflowers were the highlight of the trail....
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I have to admit, I absolutely love mountains.. This was from our trip in the fall of 2010 to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the Fall Arts Festival. Spending the early mornings encountering...
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Here are some other images from Florida for everyone to take a peek at. Many thanks to our friends for their help in getting the wildlife to cooperate... ;) lol! Again, we were so fortunate to have such a wide variety of birds and such show up for us. (...even a pair of young raccoons fishing at sunset in Merritt Island! :D ) ...so much...
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