Tan Jumping Spider

Tan Jumping Spider (Platycryptus undatus) I love these curious little jumping spiders! I’ve painted many different types in the past, but this is new to the collection. The Tan Jumper is one of the more common species found in Michigan. Globally … Continued

Black and White Warbler Pencil Sketch p90

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Magee Marsh is a great place to see migrant warblers in the spring. Our family tries to go there in the spring, but we also try to avoid the “Biggest Week of Birding” that overcrowds the place. I’m so behind on posting … Continued

Great Blue Heron Mural

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Now that is big! This mural was made from my watercolor painting Great Blue Heron Taking Flight. The original commissioned piece is 9 x 24 inches and was completed a few years ago. Lansing’s Art in the Wild recently had a call for entries for … Continued

New: Whites and Blues Puzzle!

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I’m pleased to announce that a 500-piece puzzle featuring one of my watercolors has just been published by Pomegranate Press! You can get it from Pomegranate Press or Amazon.  I found out about this months ago but didn’t want to breathe a word … Continued

Gray Treefrog Pencil Sketch p89

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Gray Treefrogs frequent our yard. Hearing their call always puts a smile on my face. These frogs like selecting protected areas to hide during the day. A favorite spot is the space between the top of our shed door and the drip cap … Continued

Crested Coua Pencil Sketch p88

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Crested Coua are spectacularly beautiful birds from Madagascar. In this case it was from the Toledo Zoo’s bird house. It fails a little as a pencil drawing because you miss the spectacular purples, pale blues and aqua colors around the eyes. This … Continued