Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Watchful One

The Watchful One  5" x 5"  acrylic  $325

Weathered by time, shaped by resilience—this intimate portrait captures the quiet strength of the water buffalo. Every deep crease and textured curve of its face tells a story of survival, of days spent wading through mud-soaked fields and nights standing steadfast under endless skies.  

In this miniature painting, the buffalo’s dark, soulful eyes hold a lifetime of wisdom, a quiet understanding of the land it treads. The muted tones and soft, atmospheric lighting create an almost reverent stillness, inviting the viewer to pause and appreciate the raw beauty of nature’s most unshakable spirit.  

Whether drawn to its quiet power or its unwavering endurance, this piece is a tribute to the strength found in stillness, the grace within grit. A perfect addition for those who find meaning in the quiet nobility of the natural world.

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Monday, February 3, 2025

Chance Encounter

Chance Encounter  6" x 6"  acrylic  $345

Chance Encounter captures the fleeting moment when a majestic bull elk locks eyes with the viewer, its expression a mix of surprise and curiosity. The rich details in its antlers and fur highlight the strength and grandeur of this wilderness icon. Set against an abstract and muted backdrop, the painting draws you into the elk’s world, evoking the thrill of an unexpected meeting in the wild. Interestingly, bull elk can grow antlers weighing up to 40 pounds, shedding and regrowing them each year in preparation for the rut.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Whispers of Winter

Whispers of Winter  9" x 12"  acrylic  $1100

This painting captures the majestic presence of a bull elk standing in a serene forest opening, surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. The first snowflakes of the season fall gently from the sky, hinting at the oncoming winter, though the ground remains untouched by snow. The elk's strong, regal stance and impressive antlers evoke a sense of quiet strength and resilience in the face of the changing season. 

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Windswept Solitude

Windswept Solitude  9" x 12"  acrylic  $1100

A great egret stands poised in a breezy marsh, its long, graceful neck arched elegantly as it surveys its serene surroundings. The sky is overcast, casting soft, diffused light over the landscape, which accentuates the delicate white plumage of the bird. The marsh features a mix of rippling water where the wind plays and patches of glassy stillness that mirror the muted tones of the sky.

Great egrets are masters of patience and precision when hunting. They often stand motionless in shallow water for long periods, waiting for the perfect moment to strike with their sharp, dagger-like beaks. This stealthy hunting technique makes them highly effective predators of fish, amphibians, and small aquatic creatures. Interestingly, during breeding season, their slender bodies are adorned with striking plumes called aigrettes, which were once so highly prized that it nearly led to their extinction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to overhunting for the feather trade. Their protection became a catalyst for modern conservation movements, including the founding of the Audubon Society.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Water's Edge - Pintail

Water's Edge - Pintails  6" x 6"  acrylic  $345

This painting captures a tranquil moment in a flooded field, where a flock of pintails alertly feed. The scene is bathed in soft light, highlighting the sleek, elegant lines of their plumage and the subtle interplay of earth tones in the landscape. This harmonious composition celebrates both the natural beauty of these ducks and their natural habitat. Pintails are one of my favorite ducks and they are among the fastest ducks, capable of reaching flight speeds up to 48 miles per hour!
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