12Dec
This is the beginnings of a drawing for another miniature watercolor piece I have in the works. I was requested to paint a more aggressive pose of a black leopard as a smaller miniature, so this is a 5×7 of a leopard ready for an attack.
The subject of the painting is a cat that, though he was in captivity, he was very intent on stalking my sister. (Which was odd, because I am usually the one who is stalked. 
) So… it was a nice opportunity to gather some wonderful references of a very intense cat. 
He was absolutely beautiful. I hope to do him justice in the painting. 
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10Jul
This is a new sketch for a painting of a robin in grass.
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07May
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05May
Commissioned Paintings, Fox, Coyote & Wolf Paintings & Sketches, Inspiration, Research Study, & Field Trips, Paintings, Paintings in Little - Small Miniature Paintings, Paintings of Animals, Sketches, Studies, & Doodles
I’ve been commissioned to paint a small fox kit painting - a portrait. These are three sketches I made in preparation for the painting, though I might just paint all of the poses. The painting is for a very nice lady that just loves red foxes.
I had the wonderful opportunity to actually hold this little guy - so painting him is always special to me. It was so much fun to be able to get that close to him - he was just adorable!
(Actually, he started to get a little sleepy and doze a little because he was so comfortable.
)
I’ve been really lucky to be able to get up close to animals and wildlife and study them like I have. (Even bottle feeding a litter of hungry wolf puppies once….that was really a unique experience! ) It has made a world of difference in the inspiration that I draw from in my work. (A huge thanks to all of you that have helped me have these opportunities!!!)
I don’t post myself on the blog too often, but I just enjoyed my time with this little fox so much, I couldn’t resist (sorry). (Umm… my mouth is open because I’m talking. )
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17Apr
This is a rough sketch for a new miniature painting that I should be starting soon.
It’s a trumpeter swan and will be about 4×6.
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24Feb
This is the initial sketch for my "quick draw" painting for the Minnesota Safari Club auction this evening. :)
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