Somehow I never got around to painting a Field Sparrow until now! Seriously, how does this happen? This and my last watercolor, a House Wren, are both common birds that I just never got around to painting before. I’ve done … Continued
Despite the fact that Northern House Wrens are common birds, this is my first time painting one. I think part of the delay was that these particular wrens leave me a little conflicted. Some of their behaviors, such as their … Continued
Liquid frisket is a fantastic tool for watercolor, but it can be uncooperative at times. In this video I share some tips, tricks and tools that make it easier to use. If you’d like to subscribe to my monthly newsletter … Continued
Learn how to use tracing paper to transfer art from your sketchbook to your final painting surface. By doing all the preliminary drawing and problem solving in another place, you can keep your finished artwork surface clean and undamaged from … Continued
Connecticut Warblers are exciting birds. I think of them as “15-20 year birds” because I see them so infrequently. I’ve only gotten to see them twice. My first was after about 15 years of birding! The second was almost 15 … Continued
Evening Grosbeaks eluded me for a long time. My first sighting was with my wife at Whitefish Point in Michigan. We also had Boreal Chickadees for the first time. That was an exciting day! Evening Grosbeaks are beautiful but somewhat … Continued