Lying down on the Job
Every fall in the high country of Colorado the Elk begin their breeding season. which is also know as the...
more infoA Little Slice of Sunrise
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Whether poised at a river bend in the first rays of the morning sun or gliding...
more infoBaby On Board
In doing this painting I kept thinking of today’s version of infant seats and the signs/stickers that you so...
more infoTiger of the Night
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) The great horned owl, also known as the tiger owl or the hoot owl, is a large...
more infoI’m Only Bluffing
The young, fledgling Fish Hawk, or Osprey, that I’ve depicted in “I’m Only Bluffing” is...
more infoProblem Child
This young bull has restraints and then some… a brass nose ring, heavy rope halter and a leather collar...
more infoRoom with a View
Yellow-Necked Field Mouse (Apodemus flavicollis), Field Mice in general will nest just about anywhere, using...
more infoFeather Spirits
The eagle feather head dresses worn by the Plains Indians were symbols of their rank within their tribe, their...
more infoNot A Happy Face
One of our apex predators, the Mountain Lion, also known as a Cougar, Puma, Panther or Catamount is North...
more infoAquila chrysaetos – The Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos – The Golden Eagle is one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. It...
more infoMoccasin Magic
Moccasin Magic – Kiowa Emanating from the era of the Indian nations that for generations covered the...
more info“tsv-s-di gu-he-yu” (Little Mischief)
This young Cherokee girl has that look in her eyes, she’s impish and full of the devil. With the appearance...
more info“Old Dick”
“Old Dick”, an outfitters pack mule that I happened across when hiking high on Independence Trail near...
more infoThe Baby Rufous and the Columbine
Rufous Hummingbird (selasphorus rufus)Yellow Columbine (Ranunculaceae Aquilegia hinckleyana) The Baby Rufous...
more infoNorthern Flicker
Northern Flicker Northern or Red Shafted Flicker colaptes aurarus A larger sized woodpecker found almost...
more infoCanopy Gaze
Canopy Gaze – leopardus pardalis Stealthily lurking through the tropical plants that cover the jungle...
more infoIron White Man
Ever since I came across the image of this Lakota Souix known as “Iron White Man” I was taken by the...
more infoHappy Feet
The moccasins I’ve painted in “Happy Feet” were probably those worn by a young, Souix Indian child....
more infoNo Feathers, Just Yet
This young Indian, most likely from a northern plains tribe such as the Mandan, or Arikara, has already started to...
more infoMountain Marauders
Black Billed Magpie (pica hudsonia) Anyone travelling in the Rocky Mountains is familiar with this large, loud,...
more infoShadow World
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) This small, beautifully marked jungle cat is also known as a “Dwarf Leopard” even...
more infoThat’s My Feeder!!
Rufous Hummingbird (selasphorus rufus) Almost anyone who has ever hung out a hummingbird feeder has found that in...
more infoThe Aggressor
Mustang/Cayuse (American Wild Horse) Wild horse stallions can be unpredictable and highly aggressive in protecting...
more infoEvening Eyes
Barn Owl (tyto alba) This medium sized owl with long rounded wings, long slim legs, a heart shaped face, no ear...
more infoThe Shaman
Every Native American tribe had a Shaman, or Medicine Man, found within the their hierarchy serving as healers,...
more infoThe Race Is To The Swift….. (Blue Mesa Baby)
Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) In May and early June, across the western plains and basins of the North...
more infoNo more come the Buffalo
The Blackfoot Indians were nomadic Bison hunters that roamed much of the northwestern plains of North America....
more infoDistant Dilemma
The Flathead Indians of Western Montana, also known as the Bitterroot Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’Oreilles were...
more infoAfraid of Eagles
In the late 1800’s, on more than one occasion, the US government brought many Indian Chiefs from their...
more infoThe Exhibitionist
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) Even though young Killdeer hatch in a fluffy camouflage down and are...
more infoComing Down The Mountain
Black Bear (Ursa americanus) The black bear is the smallest and most widely distributed bear on North American...
more infoA Suitor’s Perch
Wilson’s Snipe (Gallinago delicata) This small, stocky, shorebird that inhabits the wet meadows and marshlands...
more infoCathedral Rock Sedona (Plein Air)
One of the more famous formations found within the red rocks of Sedona is one called Cathedral Rock. It’s found...
more infoVantage Point
Canadian Lynx (Lynx Canadensis) Some five miles to the south of Lake City, Colorado there’s a trail head for a...
more infoAn Afternoon Dip
Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilus) Also known as the North American Brown Bear or Silver Tip Bear the Grizzly...
more infoOn Final Approach
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) My graphite sketch, “On Final Approach” depicts a Burrowing Owl in the...
more infoAssassin in Waiting
Northern Goshawk( (Accipiter gentilis) This immature goshawk cries out in defiance….when grown it will be a...
more infoThe Tapadero’s and the Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) While thinking of areas to visit in search for reference, I came across some...
more infoStarter Home…One Room Western Style
Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) The Western Bluebird is monogamous. The male normally finds its partner while...
more infoThe Mind is Shoreless and Still
Wood Duck (aix sponsa) Originally this piece was done as an entry for the 2010 Federal Duck Stamp contest,...
more infoLucero’s Saddle
Stellars Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) The Stellars Jay is native to western North America closely related to the Blue...
more infoBlack Chinned Hummingbird
Black Chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) Black Chinned Hummingbirds can be seen throughout the Southwest...
more infoFederal Duck Stamp Entry 2010-2011
White Fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) The five species you could select from for this year were the Brant,...
more infoFederal Duck Stamp Entry 2008-2009
Long Tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) The Long-tailed Duck, which was at one time called an “Oldsquaw”, though...
more infoA Flash of Color
Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) When the sun hits it just right, the Rufous Hummingbird’s gorget, or...
more infoStarlit Ringtail
Ringtail Cat (Bassariscus astutus) The “ringtail” cat is also called the “miner’s”...
more infoMalaysian Fishing Cat
Malaysian Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) Found in Eastern Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, most of...
more infoEagle Head Study in Graphite
American Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Often used as a subject of wildlife art and wild life artists, the...
more infoPride Of The Heavens
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Once on the edge of extinction and a federally protected species, the...
more infoAn Unexpected Spot
Appaloosa Foal Whether in the wild, or in a more domesticated setting, young animals are similar in their actions...
more infoHigh Country Kestrel
Sparrow Falcon (falco sparvaius) The American Kestral, also known as a “Sparrow Hawk” or “Mouse Hawk“ is...
more infoMonarch Of The Masai Mara
African lion (Panthera Leo) A visitor to the Masai Mara in Africa will most assuredly hear the roaring grunts and...
more infoSonoran Serenade
Gambels Quail (Callipepla gambelii) Gambel’s Quail can be found in the warmest deserts, thriving among the...
more infoSan Juan Mountains Moment
Elk (Cervus canadensis) After crossing the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, the trail edges up to the rim of the...
more infoThe Snake Eater
Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) The Bateleur is the most famous of the snake eating eagles and ever since...
more infoMorning Reflections
Blue Winged Teal (Anas discors) One of my earlier wildlife paintings, “Morning Reflections” was one of my...
more infoCalling All Challengers
Elk (Cervus canadensis) For most of the year the Elk are seldom seen and the only indication that they’re around...
more infoWatchful Rest
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Most often when we think of a Cheetah, it’s of an animal pursuing its prey at an eye...
more infoElk Skull From Pumpkin Center
Elk (Cervus canadensis) While driving near Lake Roosevelt about an hour north of Phoenix, I happened to drive...
more infoSnow Leopard Head Study
Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Easily one of the most beautiful large cats of the world, the Snow leopard possesses...
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