Every summer we are blessed with a ton of rose-breasted grosbeaks at the feeder. The loud cracking of the white-striped sunflowers and safflower seeds announce their presence. Having had lovebirds and cockatiels for years, I’m always struck by how much … Continued
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.
A pencil sketch of an eastern pondhawk dragonfly on timothy grass.
Ibis aren’t the rarest birds in the world, but to a Michigander they are fascinating. Here is a sketch from a trip to Florida sponsored by my brother Ted.
I had someone ask recently about my sketching techniques and supplies. I thought I could summarize some of that here. The artists’ style may dictate the sketching material. There are probably as many opinions as there are artists. You can … Continued
The winters in Michigan can sometimes seem long and frigid. As compensation for the cold, we get treated by some great winter visitors. Some are common, but charming, like juncos. Others, like redpolls and siskins only appear in our … Continued
Our viburnum hedge always attracts tons of cedar waxwings.They have to be one of the sleekest looking birds around.
Although I have painted a few male ebony jewelwings, this is the first female that I’ve painted. They have more subtle coloration than the males, lacking the intense metallic green. Instead, they have more bronze tones with a touch … Continued
Jays are beautiful birds. They are incredibly intelligent and can mimic other birds quite well. Unfortunately, Jays also create plenty of mischief. They can bully the other birds at a feeder, and empty it in a New York minute. The jays … Continued
We won the lottery when we got Archie from the local pound. I can’t imagine a better dog. He isn’t a snuggly guy, but he is very loving. He knows some fun tricks, including jumping through hoops and going down … Continued