Wilson’s Snipe Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video

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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

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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

Song Sparrow Transparent Watercolor

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Song Sparrows sure seem to be friendly little birds. Their cheery “Madge-Madge-Madge, put-on-your-tea-kettle-ettle-ettle” call is always a welcome sound. We get them in our yard frequently, but in really low numbers. I don’t think I’ve ever seen more than one at a time. We’ve … Continued

Pied-billed Grebes Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video

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I’m still behind on posting and have been uploading things out of order chronologically. For example, I finished this watercolor before Christmas. (!)  I was looking through photos from last year’s trip to Florida and decided to do a watercolor … Continued

Orange-crowned Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video

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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

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