Process

I thought I would share a little bit about my process today. When painting forest scenes, branches, pine needles etc., I like to use a #1 round brush and a liner brush. The round brush is great for creating varying sizes in the branches and I really like to use the liner brush for theContinue reading “Process”

Art Classes

Registration for Winter classes is now open at Marnee’s Studio, a new art gallery in midtown Mobile, AL.  I will be teaching two classes, Capturing the Natural World (a watercolor class) and Drawing the Delta, beginning on January 22. We made a promotional video so I could introduce myself. 😉 You can register by clickingContinue reading “Art Classes”

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

These turtles were named for their large head size, used to crush shell-fish such as conchs. The most common sea turtle in the US was at one time a threatened species. Today they are protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.  I did a little work on this guy today. He willContinue reading “Loggerhead Sea Turtle”

Tufted Titmouse

This painting is for sale at Marnee’s Studio in midtown Mobile, Al. If you are interested in the work, you can contact the studio owner at info@marneestudio.com or visit http://www.marneestudio.com All works can be shipped for an additional fee. 

The Blue Butterfly

This illustration was inspired by a South American folk tale called “The Wings of the Butterfly” in which a girl gets lost in a forest and meets some interesting creatures along the way. “Dear Chimidyue,” said the butterfly gently, “that is the way of the forest. Among your own people, things change slowly and areContinue reading “The Blue Butterfly”