Eastern Screech Owl Transparent Watercolor Step-by-step

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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

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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

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

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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

Throwback Thursday–D’Arnaud’s Barbet

I was revisiting some old artwork while creating my new website.There are about 170 watercolor paintings to go through. Some I almost forgot, but not this one. It was always a favorite because of the unusual background. D’Arnaud’s barbets are … Continued

Throwback Thursday– Maui Amakihi Transparent Watercolor

Old? Yes, this one is from 1998. This painting shows a pair of Maui ‘Amakihi. I got the reference photos of these energetic little honeycreepers at Hosmer’s Grove in Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui. The birds were … Continued