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″

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!

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″)

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)

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.