Dimorphic Jumping Spider on Redbud Leaf Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
We’d usually start looking for the spiders after the towel fights got out of hand…
Lincoln’s Sparrow Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Lincoln’s Sparrows are easily missed, which is really a shame. They are small, shy birds that like to skulk around in the underbrush. Like many of the sparrows, they are “Little Brown Jobs” that reward those who are willing to … Continued
Crested Coua Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I’m still trying to post all the art that’s been accumulating. May is always a busy month for birding, and this was no exception. On top of that I’ve been swamped with illustration/animation work. This painting is not in chronological … Continued
Grumpy Chestnut-sided Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I seldom render birds face on because they can look strange or grumpy. At the same time, why not do something out of the ordinary?
Singing Chestnut-sided Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I have to admit that I’m a bit nuts about warblers… While it is virtually impossible for me to pick a favorite warbler, the Chestnut-sided certainly is a class act.
Blue-winged Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
This simple, fast painting of a Blue-winged Warbler seemed like the way to go after my last big painting of orchids, which had tons of detail.
Orchids on Blue Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I had so much fun with my last orchid painting that I thought it would be worth revisiting such a diverse and fascinating subject again. This one took a long time to design. I spent days monkeying around with all … Continued
Thick-headed Fly Transparent Watercolor, Gouache and Ink plus Time-lapse Video
This Thick-headed Fly seemed like the perfect subject matter. It was a bit unusual for me because I pulled out the gouache paints for a few things late in the painting. Typically I do everything in transparent watercolor.
Wilson’s Snipe Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
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
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