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
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
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
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