Category: Studio

  • Choosing the Right Painting Surface for Watercolor

    When it comes to watercolor painting in fine detail, the surface you paint on is crucial for achieving the best results. I recently had someone ask me what type of surface I use for my watercolor paintings, so I thought I’d share some tips on choosing the ideal painting ground. The most important factor to…

  • Early Stages – Capturing a Cougar in Sepia

    I’m currently working on a new small-scale portrait of a mountain lion, done with watercolor paints. I’ve just finished the initial underpainting stage, where I sketch out the basic forms and apply sepia texture and small wash areas to give the painting some basic structure before starting to layer on color. For this piece, I…

  • Capturing the Essence of Evening (Great Egret Watercolor)

    As I near completion of my latest watercolor painting, I wanted to give a sneak peek into the process and techniques used to capture the tranquility of dusk in this scene. The subject is a great egret, standing amidst rolling waves as the sun sets behind him. I utilized both transparent and opaque watercolor pigments…

  • New Bobcat Painting

    New Bobcat Painting

    Rebecca Latham is known for her stunning wildlife paintings, and her latest work in progress is no exception. The bobcat seated on a log, accentuated with lichen, is a beautiful depiction of this elusive animal. One of the most striking aspects of the painting is the lighting. Latham has chosen to use soft, varied browns…

  • Blue Jay in Progress

    Blue Jay in Progress

    Rebecca Latham is currently working on a stunning piece featuring an energetic blue jay perched on a lichen covered branch. The painting is a work in progress, but even in its unfinished state, it is clear that Latham has a true talent for capturing the beauty and energy of her subjects. One of the most…

  • Birds of Prey in the Studio

    Birds of Prey in the Studio

    Rebecca Latham is an artist known for her stunning paintings of birds of prey. Currently, she is working on two new paintings that are sure to captivate audiences with their incredible detail and beauty. The first painting features a portrait of a great horned owl. This majestic bird is depicted looking behind him with intensity,…

  • Reaching Out – Raccoon in Progress

    Reaching Out – Raccoon in Progress

    “In my new painting, “Reaching Out”, I aimed to capture the beauty and grace of of a fleeting moment. The raccoon, perched on a log, reaches out with gentle curiosity towards a butterfly. The neutral colors of the painting are punctuated with warm and cool accents, adding depth and dimension to the scene. The intricate…

  • Great Horned Owl

    Great Horned Owl

    This painting of the great horned owl perched in a large tree is a work in progress, with the final stage nearly complete. The intricate detail and use of both opaque and transparent watercolor techniques bring a sense of depth and realism to the piece. The muted palette of soft grey tones adds to the…

  • Fox Mother and Kit in Progress

    Fox Mother and Kit in Progress

    Rebecca Latham’s new painting of a fox kit and its mother playing together is a stunning and intricate watercolor piece that captures the joy and bond between the two animals. The fine detail and expert brushstrokes bring the foxes to life, and the well-lit setting highlights the vibrant colors and textures of the piece. The…

  • New Raccoon Painting in Progress

    New Raccoon Painting in Progress

    In this painting, I sought to capture the moment when a young raccoon reaches out to a butterfly, its delicate wings gathering sunshine as it warms itself on a fallen log. The painting is shown in its underpainting stage, with the texture and structure of the piece painted in with fine detail using sepia transparent…