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New work

Ray Brown — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:45:46 +0000

No title for this work yet. I like its strong composition and the textures on the tree and bird. I still need to look at this with fresh eyes in a few days to make sure I don’t need to augment the rendering on those branches. Darker here, lighter there, more contrast or less maybe add a twig or two, one never knows what one might see upon a second look. If anyone out there sees something I should address in this drawing let me know. It is always nice to here other opinions.

Raven in Tree image size 12″ x 14″

I am not lion when I say I had a great show in Charleston last week!

Ray Brown — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:54:49 +0000

Lion Down SOLD at SEWE in Charleston

Thanks to the many patrons who left Charleston with one of my drawings. It stills humbles me that people care enough about my work to hang it in their homes. To all of you, it means so much to me I hope you enjoy your new works as much as I enjoyed creating them. I hope to hear from all of you again soon.

To my friends and fellow artists, what a great weekend! Talking shop, photographing and eating with just an outstanding group of people… there is no better way to pass the time. Thanks for the house Robert! Thanks for the trade Tiff! Mel, Lyn, V. I will talk with you guys this spring.

I can’t wait until next year!

Off to SEWE this weekend

Ray Brown — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:53:32 +0000

I will be leaving for the South Eastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston this weekend. The show is actually next weekend but, I will be visiting some friends and family in Baltimore first. If you are in South Carolina or can be next weekend I would love to see you at the show. Info can be gotten at the link above.

I have several drawings waiting in the wings for the show. However, I think I will post just one more here. The rest you can see at the show or check the website during the show. I should have them all posted by then.

The following is a slight departure for me subject matter-wise. I usually stick to North American wildlife. But occasionally I will do an African piece if I have reference from the zoo that I can’t ignore.

Lion Around (3″ x 5″)

Winter Blues

Ray Brown — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:56:52 +0000

Recently completed, Winter Blues, will be the last major work before I head off to Charleston for the SEWE show at the end of this week.

This piece was inspired by my trip home for the holidays. We had a huge snow storm. While watching the snow fall I was taken by the tree in my parents front yard. A tree I have known since childhood. This composition came to me quickly and with the addition of a couple of blue jays to give a lively focal point the idea was complete. All that was left was to render all that bark and all those twigs. Anyway I like it. It reminds me of home.

Winter Blues (21.5 x 10.5)

Bison Buddies

Ray Brown — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:42:29 +0000

This is a quick little (4×6) drawing I did this afternoon. I love to draw bison. These guys will be headed to SEWE in Charleston in a couple of weeks.

Little Ravens

Ray Brown — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:52:29 +0000

Here are a couple of very small raven drawings. When I have a show looming on the horizon, as I do now with the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. I like to do a bunch of small works so I have several affordable options for those who may not be in a position to garner one of my larger works. These two Ravens are very small 2.5 inches by 1.5 inches. I found a couple of nice little frames and drew the pieces to fit.

Bison Head Study

Ray Brown — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:25:46 +0000

Here is a little (4×6 inches) bison study completed recently. I did this mostly to tackle the fur texture on the head of the bison. I wanted to see if I could make the fur convincing enough while being so close to it. Meaning, I can not divert your attention from an unconvincing fur texture because the entire composition is the fur!

Artwork Updated and Some Snowy Photos

Ray Brown — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:22:14 +0000

The artwork section of my website has at long last been updated with new artwork. Please take look.

I don’t know if anyone out there cares but, here are a few photos of my boys enjoying their first snow.

Well that was a long break…

Ray Brown — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:55:27 +0000

I am sorry for the lack of posts over the last few weeks. I have been on an extended holiday vacation visiting family and friends in both Baltimore and Puerto Rico. My family and I had a wonderful time but, I am glad to be home. I have a lot of work to do in preparation for the upcoming Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston, SC. But first, I have a rather large commission to finish as the collectors have been patiently waiting while I was away from the drawing table.

I will post a couple of photos I took while in Baltimore before Christmas. We had the good fortune to be there during a 20 inch snowfall. I was able to get some wonderful reference of the snow which, I am sure, will creep into a couple of drawings in the near future. I was also able to squeeze out a couple of small works while in Puerto Rico which I will post shortly as well.

So stay tuned to the blog as I will again start posting more frequently. I will also be updating the artwork section of the website soon as well.

I hope you all had a splendid holiday season and are beginning what will be a wonderful new year.

Last Piece Before the Show

Ray Brown — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:18:44 +0000

This is the final piece before I head off to the east coast and home for Easton Waterfowl Festival. The show is next weekend the 13th thru the 15th. You can click on the link to get more information. The following weekend I will be back here in California for the San Bernardino Wildlife Expo the 21st and 22nd. I look forward to seeing many friends both collectors and artists, at each show.

A King Upon His Throne – 5″ x 15″