Wolf Pup WIP ...

Here I've added more final touches to the wolf pup.  More will be added as I move along through the painting.   A nice boulder adds some texture to the piece.  The foreground and background will be drawn out at this stage adding more dimension and depth.  

I'll post updates as time permits.    Enjoy

Cat Portraits and quick Brush review

What keeps a painter out of trouble?  Lots of work!  This is Sam.   One of eight cats owned by a rancher collector and dear friend.


You might remember the lovely cat with the butterfly in its mouth painted last year.  Well this is her inside kitty.   We can often tell which kitties live inside by their bulk.  I'm pretty sure most if not all her cats have been rescued or saved from certain demise.   I applaud such generosity of heart!


As well as painting way here on "Oreo" (appropriately named), I've been trying out new 
brushes for the fine detail on smaller paintings.
This painting is a 5" x 7" acrylic on Amerstand  Clayboard.


So far, I'm finding a liner best for the finest hairs.  I think I've come up with an idea on a brush design for adding multiple hairs at once.    I will be presenting this idea later to a manufacturer.


Currently,  the brushes I've tried are a Simply Simmons # 2/0,  and Loew Cornell JS Mid Liner #10/0.
though both get the job done, they have particular  design traits that consume way too much time per stroke.  They are too soft and or in the case of the Simmons 2/0, hold too much paint and to tap it out prior to each stroke.   Sounds crazy I know......  The perfect brush or brushes I've used in years passed were discontinued.


The brush shown in the photo above is a Dynasty Black Gold #0  liner.  This brush along with others of the same manufacturer are very well made.  I'm finding this liner quite nice in applying single extremely fine hairs to Oreo.    I have other Dynasty Brushes to try out.  I'll be sharing those experiences as well in the future.  I'll post when those examples and reviews are up.


I have another Tabby I'm currently working on.  As it's a commissioned gift, I cannot post it until after it's been presented to its recipient.    I'm particularly proud of this little gem.  I'll post my "new brush experiments" along with the painting when appropriate.    

Spring might well be in full swing but images of Fall are still alive and well in this upcoming print release titled: "Incognito".


For those who expressed an interest in a print, now is the time to order.   The print should be available within a week or so.


For those in the California area, I'm in hopes of offering this print at the Reflections of Nature show in Fallbrook on May 5th and 6th.


I'll post the Reflections of Nature show (web version)
information up for your convenience here on the Blog.


If you are interested in attending the show, Fallbrook offers
so much for an art enthusiast such as galleries on the main street and in walking distance from Reflections event.  So, if you haven't had enough after viewing the show, you are in LUCK!




Title:  "Incognito"
Medium: Limited Edition Giclee on canvas
Edition Size: 50
Artist Proofs: 7
Image Size:  11" x 14"
Price:   $175.00 AP $195.00






Please contact the studio for inquires or purchase.  

Elk, On the easel.........

Here's a fun small painting of a Champion Elk I'm working on here in the studio today.   This one will measurably be viewed as a 7 5/8" x 4 1/8" from within the frame.


Most of the basic animal is in.   I'll be painting in the textures of antler and fur as well as correcting bits around the mouth and jaw line to show facial muscles and expression. 


The background will show distant tree line somewhat vague as not to distract from the foreground.


I have two maybe three small critter portraits coming up shortly.  The drawing for the first will be completed today for client inspection.    With clients permission, I'll post the progress on that painting as well.   Thanks for stopping by.  Love to hear your comments!  Thanks