It’s spring in Michigan, and the chipmunks are busy. Okay, these guys destroy our gardens, raid our bird feeders, and dig in my wife’s potted plants all the time. They are undeniably full of trouble. Pound for pound they probably … Continued
I was recently commissioned to work on a fun painting. Indy and Laddie are super-friendly dogs. Not every dog has looks AND personality!
Common grackles are interesting birds. They are icterids, related to the blackbirds and orioles. Male birds have a beautiful iridescence to their feathers. These intelligent birds are capable of mimicry and have been known to even copy the human voice.
Turnstones are pretty birds. They are a little less attractive in their winter plumage, but still full of character. This bird was in the surf at Sanibel Island in Florida looking for dinner in the crushed up shells. He was … Continued
Getting to see Baltimore orioles right outside your kitchen window is just about as good as it gets. The past few years we have been treated to orioles that come to our jelly feeder. We previously had tried putting … Continued
Blue jays area regulars visitor to our peanut feeder. I drilled out a log on my drill press so I could fill it up with peanuts. Its a bit more natural looking than the mass produced feeders. Having the birds perched … Continued
Ruby-throated hummingbirds have great attitude and seem to exude total confidence. When we moved into our house we went about planting gardens, shrubs and trees to attract birds and butterflies. We supplement the natural selection of food with feeders. Typically … Continued
A few years ago I went on a winter trip to southern Florida to photograph birds with my brother Ted. He kindly sponsored the whole trip. We had a fantastic time even if the weather wasn’t the most cooperative. … Continued
Another step-by-step through the creation of a Dot-tailed Whiteface dragonfly in transparent watercolor. Original painting is available here. Prints are available here.
These little gems are easy to overlook because of their tiny size. Despite being full of bright colors and patterns, they blend in very well with their surroundings. Original painting is available here. Prints are available here.