Throwback Thursday – Bearded Barbet Transparent Watercolor
This painting was especially fun to work on. I took numerous photos of Bearded Barbets at the Toledo Zoo. Images taken in zoos have their limits. Often the backgrounds leave a lot to be desired. After a lot of research, … Continued
Throwback Thursday – Extinct or Presumed Extinct Bird Paintings
I thought I’d compile all the illustrations of extinct or presumed extinct birds that I did a while back on one page. It is very sad to think they are all gone forever.
Eastern Screech Owl Transparent Watercolor Step-by-step
This drawing sat on the back burner for a long, long time before it made the transition into a painting. I did the sketches for this at the Royal Ontario Museum in 2000. That may be my all-time favorite natural … Continued
Mya: Mixed Breed Dog Step-by-Step Transparent Watercolor
It was fun to work on this commissioned painting. Mya is not only a very pretty dog, but she has an interesting back story. She was discovered in Mexico where she was living on the streets and “counting down her last … Continued
Grass-Carrying Wasp Pencil Sketch p67
There is no doubt about it, pain is an excellent teacher. Hornets, wasps and bees make for some vivid memories. Like many, I can still remember my first bee sting. It was in the clover of our backyard. Other stings … Continued
Throwback Thursday– Female Anhinga Transparent Watercolor
This painting was from 1999-2000. Anhingas are interesting birds. At times they are really attractive, but occasionally they seem rather awkward. This female anhinga has some molting feathers on her head. They have a few nicknames including Water Turkeys and Snake-birds. When hunting … Continued
Throwback Thursday – American Toad & Dwarf Lake Iris (Transparent Watercolor)
Michigan has great diversity in its animals and plants. Some are very common and can be found in many states, while others are incredibly rare. The American Toad is a common species. I’ve seen them my whole life. Their fantastic … Continued
Visit the Updated Website!
Well, it was long overdue. I finally got around to a major reworking of the website. I’m happy to say that there are literally hundreds of images posted, and the whole site is mobile device friendly. Come on by and browse through loads of animal art, medical … Continued
Throwback Thursday– Smooth-billed Ani Transparent Watercolor
Here is another “Blast from the Past.” I finished this painting in 2002. I especially enjoyed painting the Everglades-looking scrubby vegetation and the bronzy colors of the Ani. Although the Smooth-billed Ani looks a bit like a grackle, they are … Continued
Throwback Thursday– Sharp-tailed Grouse Transparent Watercolor
I was trying to think of a good bird for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I don’t have any turkeys and this Sharp-tailed Grouse is one of the few gamebirds I’ve done. Looks like I have a hole in the portfolio to fill. … Continued