I snapped the photos for this American Robin painting after a rogue April snow shower. The bird was puffed up, looking cold and perhaps a bit annoyed that the winter weather fought its way back for a few more days. … Continued
What is more endearing than a Chickadee? Being undeniably cute and having a cheery disposition are a great combination. We have a steady flow of these birds at our feeders year round. A few years ago I saw some big … Continued
Bobolinks are marvelous grassland birds. Because I grew up in a more forested section of western New York, they weren’t very common. While my life list from that area was packed with warblers and other woodland birds, it was really … Continued
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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