Tag: sketch
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This graphite study captures the powerful yet graceful essence of the mountain lion, that elusive monarch of North American mountains and forests. With careful shading and judicious lines, the drawing conveys the muscularity, alertness and intensity present in these magnificent predators. Their penetrating gaze meets the viewer directly, reminding us of the wildness still present…
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In the realm of nature and wildlife, there are few moments as profound as witnessing the release of injured birds of prey back into the wild. Recently, I had the privilege of attending a raptor release event at the Carpenter Nature Center, organized by the esteemed University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center. This event not only…
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I am excited to showcase my latest collection of small oil sketches, featuring a few specimens of a bountiful harvest of garden vegetables and the intriguing beauty of bracket fungus. As an artist, I find inspiration in the simple pleasures of life, and what better way to celebrate the changing seasons than by capturing the…
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As an artist, sketching is an essential part of honing skills and capturing the essence of the subject. That’s why I wanted to dedicate this sketch to the graceful mountain lion, a creature that embodies both elegance and strength. With a pencil in hand, I embarked on a journey to capture the spirit of the…
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Building a Wolf Portrait in Layers Beginning a new wildlife painting is an exciting moment full of potential. This portrait of a delighted black wolf started with careful graphite studies, mapping out proportions before applying the first strokes of paint. I laid in the initial structural underpainting using thinned layers of sepia and burnt umber.…
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I’m delighted to share some recent sketches from my ornithological studies. Songbirds are a constant source of fascination and inspiration in my artistic journey. Their radiant forms, intricate details, and diverse behaviors offer endless opportunities for observation and learning. In these pages, I aimed to capture local species like the Northern Cardinal and Chickadee with…
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Barred owls are a relatively common sight in this area, and I occasionally catch glimpses of them or their young as the owls hunt in nearby meadows, often towards dusk. Their predatory nature often earns them a chorus of angry crows or other disgruntled birds that attempt to escort them away from their territory. Using…
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A couple of recent pages from my sketchbook. In addition to my regional area of Minnesota where I have so many beautiful species nearby, I’ve often traveled out to Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana to find new Western subjects to paint among other things. It’s very inspiring to see behaviors and interactions these animals have with…