Raccoons, squirrels..............

Visitors abound.......

Last week, my dog Bids and I frightened a
visiting raccoon right up this Cedar tree which
stands beside our outside deck. There he
stayed until well after dark.

They generally like finding a safe place to
nap during the day. Often, it's a nice chair
with cushion three stories up on our deck.
(AND..........generally no predators bothering
them at this height) Tooooo cute not to share!

Cougars and Cubs

For those whom I have missed this month,

may I wish each and all a Happy New Year.

The drawing here depicts a Mountain Lion

and her new cubs high on a ridge. Huge

overhanging boulders serve to give some

protection to the little ones.

The painting is 24" x 30", oil on canvas.

It has been in the works for some time and

cubs have been added along with some

rearranging of rocks to create balance.

This painting should be complete by the

third week in Feb.

I was so engrossed in the work I did not take

photos of it's progress............. I will post the

finished painting once complete.

"The Legendary Jewel"

This is the third of a series of paintings done wherein a portion of the profits benefit the Snow Leopard Trust. www.snowleopard.org

The second painting titled "The Majesty of Legends" was

reproduced into Ltd. Ed. Giclee prints. 25 Artist's Proofs

and 150 Ltd. Ed. prints. The Artist's Proofs offered only

through the Snow Leopard Trust are "Sold Out". 100%

of the profits went to help save this endangered cat.

I will be producing a companion Ltd. Ed. of this painting

as well. For more information about this print or more info about the Trust either

contact me or The Snow Leopard Trust. Please email me directly if you would like to

receive a notice on this new release.