Red Fox

Untitled Red Fox small work of 5" x 7" is now complete.   


I'll have to come up with a name on this one.
"A story to tell" maybe ??  He is definitely yipping it up about something.   :-)

San Bernardino County Museum "Art and the Natural World 28"

Only a few weeks away (painting time) the Wildlife Art Festival of the San Bernardino County Museum begins another weekend in celebration of Art and the Natural World.


My easel is full !   I have several pieces in different stages of completion.   I thought I would try some Ravens for this show along with another Mini Hawksbill Turtle.  I'll present two of these at the show.   


The larger 14" x 18" Bobcat painting might be a challenge to complete.  It's a full scene of rocks grasses with Mom and two kittens about 5 - 6 months of age.  Bobcats are a little time consuming given their beautifully camouflaged fur of subtle variations of color along the back.  With three of them almost full body to be painted  and framed in three weeks..... well, you get the idea.  I'll probably be burning some late hours!


Time permitting,  I have several reference photos of ideas just in case time permits maybe one or two more 4" x 4" paintings.


Of those images I've included a swan and some ever so cute juvenile skunks being at the top of the list.


Please mark your calendars for this event.  Stop by and say "Hello"!    This year I will be downstairs just behind the Featured Artist, left side of the isle.   Looking forward to seeing you!    :- )

Announcing New Print Release

Just in time for The San Dimas Wildlife Art Festival next weekend this new print release titled "Night Moves".  Offering 50 Signed Numbered Limited Edition Canvas prints and 5 Artists Proof prints on Canvas.    Image size: 9" x 12"


Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend!  :- )

14th Annual San Dimas Wildlife Art Show

                                             Untitled ~ 14" x 18" Acrylic on board Original


Finally!  Off the easel, this underwater Gulf Coast scene is ready for the upcoming 14th Annual San Dimas Wildlife Art Show.  The show will take place October 15th to 17th at the historic Walker House.


Opening night Preview and Reception is $25.00.  For information and or reservations to the reception call (909) 599-5374.  The reception begins at 6:00pm, dinner is served at 6:30pm.


The opening of the Art Show will be Saturday, October 16th, 9:00am - 5:00pm.  There will be an Artist Seminar at 1:00pm.  Art Appreciation Day is on Sunday, October 17th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.


For complete information visit the Festival of Arts website:  http://www.sandimasarts.com/


I look forward to seeing you there!  If there is something in particular you are looking for, please 
don't hesitate to call me at the studio! (909) 553-0171

Kingfisher ~ On the easel

It's been a while since I've updated on work.


We've just returned from BC, Catalina Island, La Jolla and Oceanside.   Lots of sun, snorkeling, kayaking fishing, and wildlife viewing!  


When time permits, I'll update images and details of this trip.  Check my other blog relating to wildlife images and travel. The Link is below on the right side.  (might take several days to gather all the info.)


In this update "On the easel" is an acrylic on board started between the trip to BC and the Beach.  I have a lot of detail left to complete both on the Kingfisher, branches, leaves and assorted lichens.


The inspiration for this painting came from the West side of Vancouver Island.  She did not want to hang out while I watched her fish!  However, I did capture a few nice shots to work with.


I'll be also uploading an image of another "On the easel" soon as well.  I'm putting in the first base coat now.  Something totally new for me!  I'm attempting an underwater scene.  Oh, we do get brave sometimes.  I say that while laughing now, right?  There is a lot of research involved in this painting.  I'm really feeling a bit challenged at the moment, but....... determination and a really good sense of humor will get me through it.    :- )

Great Horned Owl - On the easel

This little painting is one of two paintings I've been working on for the last several weeks.  Plenty of interruptions, (life just does that).  A little about my method or madness here.  Firstly, it's an acrylic on Amperstand Claybord, 5" x 7".  The background simply airbrushed in.  The drawing over the top of the background then white paint over the subject area.  I don't care to paint the animal in over color.  The underneath color seems to wash out the colors on top. (to me flatten them.)  This method is ever so different than working in oil.  I like working with the wash of colors underneath to enhance the final outcome with oil.  (Flemish, some my recognize as my classical training in oil here)  I do think (time permitting) it would be interesting to try color washes that would read well.  I love seeing paintings with lovely nuances of color showing through.  However, they are generally painted in oil.  Something indeed to think about.  Warm or cool color on the other hand can be washed over the top of the final piece to "Pop or Drop" subject matter.  That's a lot of fun! 


I'll have to admit that I am not following my recent workshop teachings with Terry Isaac on this one.  I really don't like working over mid tones.  Or from dark to light.  I'm often feeling as if I am working backwards with acrylic vs. oil.  

Bobcat

I'm feverishly finishing up things now for the San Bernardino County Museum Annual Wildlife Art Festival.  Days are running out here for me as the show is just next weekend, the 21st and 22nd, November!   The image here is an Acrylic 5" x 7" on board.  This new medium continues to be a challenge for me given that all my classical training has been in Oil.  However, I'm loving it! 

I'm really excited about the new print releases for the show. The larger images will be available on canvas only. The Black Bear given the size (huge) will be offered up in two sizes. The smaller images will be available in either Paper or Canvas all Signed and Numbered Limited Edition.