Horned Larks in Snow (Transparent Watercolor 9.25 x 24 in)

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I really love these birds. There is just something hilarious about a cute little bird with those tiny devil horns! They had been begging to be painted for a long time. Finally they made it to the top of the list. … Continued

Throwback Thursday—Andean Condor (8×10 in Transparent Watercolor)

I’m in the process of revamping my website and thought I’d add some older paintings to the blog while I was at it. To my memory, this Andean Condor was painted in ’96. I loved painting this bird. It had a regal … Continued

Horned Lark Pencil Sketch p65

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Growing up in the southwest corner of New York State, I never came across Horned Larks. For one reason or another they aren’t typically in the area. It’s sad to have missed out on such a great bird! Gazing through field … Continued

Cedar Waxwing Pencil Sketch p64

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It’s easy for people who don’t spend much time in nature to overlook something as spectacular as a Cedar Waxwing. They are small, mostly brown birds, and from a distance there isn’t much that grabs your attention. Often it’s their high-pitched, almost … Continued

Male Dimorphic Jumping Spider on Daisy Transparent Watercolor Step-by-step

Most spiders get a bad rap. Almost all are beneficial, devouring garden pests and presenting no harm to humans whatsoever. Sure, some have a sinister look to them, but they mostly live their lives hiding out, waiting for their next meal. In … Continued

Spur-winged Plover Transparent Watercolor Step-by-step

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The boldly patterned Spur-winged Plover (Vanellus spinosus) is a fairly common lapwing from Africa and the Eastern Mediterannean. The bird has a loud call to match it’s in-your-face plumage, described as sounding like “Did he do it?” Of course this just leaves me with more … Continued

Wattled Jacana Transparent Watercolor Step-by-step

Wattled Jacanas are attractive birds with elongated toes that allow them to stride along  water lily pads on the edges of the shallow lakes and ponds where they live in South America. The males incubate a pair of eggs on a floating nest. … Continued