Grumpy Chestnut-sided Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I seldom render birds face on because they can look strange or grumpy. At the same time, why not do something out of the ordinary?
Singing Chestnut-sided Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I have to admit that I’m a bit nuts about warblers… While it is virtually impossible for me to pick a favorite warbler, the Chestnut-sided certainly is a class act.
Blue-winged Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
This simple, fast painting of a Blue-winged Warbler seemed like the way to go after my last big painting of orchids, which had tons of detail.
Orchids on Blue Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I had so much fun with my last orchid painting that I thought it would be worth revisiting such a diverse and fascinating subject again. This one took a long time to design. I spent days monkeying around with all … Continued
Thick-headed Fly Transparent Watercolor, Gouache and Ink plus Time-lapse Video
This Thick-headed Fly seemed like the perfect subject matter. It was a bit unusual for me because I pulled out the gouache paints for a few things late in the painting. Typically I do everything in transparent watercolor.
Wilson’s Snipe Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
This painting is being posted out of sequence. That’s the hazard of being behind. After a series of highly designed paintings and several medial animations for clients, I was desperate to get something on the drafting table quickly so I could start painting again. I … Continued
Great Horned Owlet Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Last year on our annual pilgrimage to Crane Creek, Ohio, one of the big treats was seeing a Great Horned Owlet in its nest cavity and getting photos and video of the little “Furby.” This painting is based on those … Continued
Orange-crowned Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Orange-crowned Warblers are often described as drab. While they aren’t as flashy as a Hooded or Kentucky Warbler, they really are quite beautiful. It took me a long time to confidently identify them because they have so many subtle features. The past … Continued
Black-capped Chickadee in Snow Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
What is cuter than a Chickadee? Chickadees are incredibly common, and I’ve sketched them dozens of times, but I’ve only painted them once. Their high-contrast coloration makes them a little trickier for watercolor. For the same reason it’s hard to get a good … Continued
Birds of the Everglades Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse
There is no way around it: this painting took an incredibly LONG time! This 18×24-inch transparent watercolor features 25 birds found in Everglades National Park. I hatched the idea for this after our family trip to the Everglades last winter. As is typical … Continued