Timber Rattler in Oak Leaves Watercolor and Ink Step-by-step
This is another watercolor and ink. It has been interesting to try and develop a second style of painting. I think trying to strip things down has been good for me and encouraged more bold color use. They seem to … Continued
Scarlet Tanager & Cherry Blossoms Transparent Watercolor and Ink Step-by-step
Our children are very absorbed in the natural world. They adore pretty much every thing furry, feathered and scaled that you can imagine coming across. I’m also very proud that they aren’t turned off by the creepy crawly things that … Continued
Calico Pennant Dragonfly Transparent Watercolor Step-by-Step
Calico Pennants are beautiful dragonflies. Their spots vary in color from yellow to bright red depending on age and gender. Adult males have red, heart-shaped spots on their abdomens. Original painting is available here. Prints are available here.
Male Blue Dasher Dragonfly Step-by-Step
These are pretty common dragonflies, but they are simply spectacular. Their eyes alone seem to have at least seven or eight colors on them! Those beautiful eyes, striped body and transparent wings made for a fun painting to work on. … Continued
Corgis Transparent Watercolor Step-by-Step
I was recently commissioned to work on a fun painting. Indy and Laddie are super-friendly dogs. Not every dog has looks AND personality!
Baltimore Oriole Transparent Watercolor Step-by-Step
Getting to see Baltimore orioles right outside your kitchen window is just about as good as it gets. The past few years we have been treated to orioles that come to our jelly feeder. We previously had tried putting … Continued