Tag: Animals
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Bumblebee – Sweet Offering
Inspired by a real bumblebee rescue, ‘Sweet Offering’ reflects layers of giving: sugar water that helped a struggling bee recover, a blue aster offering nectar, and the painting as a tribute to the memory.
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Red Fox – Out of the Blue
A red fox emerges from the deep blue woods, alert and watchful. Its luminous coat brings a burst of warmth and color to the forest.
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A Welcome Face
As I drew this sweet face, I was reminded of the incredible experience of feeding formula to baby opossums at a local wildlife rescue, along with the joy of spotting an opossum in my own yard.
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Devotion: A Duck Rescue Story
The story of a devoted mother duck, her trapped ducklings, and the painting I created years later to honor that memory.
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Bristly Charm
Warthogs are full of character. Their curved tusks, warty bumps, and long manes give them such a distinctive presence. They carry a rugged charm all their own. Pumbaa from The Lion King gave me a new appreciation for warthogs. Pumbaa is wonderfully lovable: kind, joyful, sincere, playful, and optimistic. He accepts himself, and he accepts…
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Gator Grin
Graphite drawing of an American alligator with a mischievous grin, inviting viewers to imagine the shenanigans this creature has planned.
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A Childhood Memory Reawakened Through Art
This painting reawakened a cherished childhood memory for its collector, carrying her back to a treasured encounter in Australia.
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Koala Daydream Finds Its New Home
“Koala Daydreams” is heading to the perfect home with a collector who grew up in Australia.
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Artwork Showcase 2025
See a showcase of my 2025 art, including polished paintings, sketches, and small sculptures inspired by animals and nature.
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Rescue Horse Painting Story | She Got Adopted Then He Arrived at NH SPCA
Two rescue horses from the NH SPCA shelter look like my painting. The first got adopted before I finished painting her portrait. Then another horse arrived who looks even more like the painting. Hear their story.
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Painting Wendy the Rescue Horse
The artwork of Wendy, a senior rescue horse from NH SPCA, celebrates her adoption and the charm of shelter animals. The portrait highlights her gentle spirit and vitality, with a hidden heart symbolizing love. Watch her portrait come to life as you hear her story.
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Shelter Cat Portrait – Painted Using Toy Monsters
I painted Harvey, a playful shelter cat, using toy monsters and vibrant colors to reflect his spirit. Watch his portrait come to life, and share to help him or other pets like him find homes.
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Painting Winnie the Shelter Dog
In this video, I paint Winnie, a shy 6-year-old shelter dog from the NH Humane Society, highlighting her personality and longing for a loving home. Through my Painting Shelter Pets series, I aim to raise awareness for adoptable animals and encourage fostering, volunteering, and sharing their stories to help them find families.
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Scribble Art – Cute Quirky Creatures
Meet my latest sketchbook creatures—six playful animals drawn in a loose, scribbly style. These cute quirky creatures were so fun to draw. Which is your favorite – one of the dogs, cat, bird, monkey, or giraffe?
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Sloth Painting and Fascinating Facts
Sloth mixed-media painting, and some fascinating facts about sloths. Learn why you might not want to hug a sloth, and other interesting tidbits about them.
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Koala Daydream
This video showcases the creative process of bringing a koala painting to life. See snapshots along the journey from a graphite sketch to a vibrant finished painting.
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Black Panther vs Jaguar vs Leopard: Mystery Solved
What kind of animal is a black panther? Hint: it’s not a species! Discover the surprising truth behind black panthers, and how to tell if it’s a jaguar or a leopard beneath that sleek, shadowy coat. Check out my painting, and learn what sets these wildcats apart—and what links them together.
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That Sassy Garter Snake – Now in My Sketchbook
That rescued garter snake from my earlier post is now in my sketchbook.
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Helping Baby Turtles to Safety
During turtle hatchling seasons, I notice baby painted turtles on roads and help them cross safely. Most are shy, but one energetic hatchling wriggled as I carried it. I captured its release into the pond, showcasing its tranquil new home.
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8 Fun Facts About Beluga Whales
Beluga whales, known as “sea canaries,” are vocal marine mammals capable of echolocation, with flexible lips giving them a friendly appearance. Adapted to Arctic life, they swim without dorsal fins, turning white as they age. Caregiving is a communal effort, and they maintain diverse diets while shedding skin annually for health.
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Helping Snake Cross the Road – It Lunged at Me!
While driving home, I encountered a garter snake in the road and stopped to help. The snake, despite its small size, displayed a feisty personality by lunging at me. Eventually, it escaped into the grass. This amusing wildlife interaction offers a delightful glimpse into nature. A short video captures the moment.
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Red-Crowned Amazon Is Not Actually From the Amazon
The Red-crowned Amazon is bursting with both beauty and personality. Although endangered in their native regions, they are thriving in urban areas. They are social, expressive, and live surprisingly long lives.
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Sketchbook Woman and Cat
Watch me use a Stabilo All pencil and acrylic paint to create a cat and a woman in a dreamy atmosphere.
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Evergreen Christmas Trees: Giving Back to Nature
Natural evergreen trees symbolize Christmas, supporting wildlife and the environment. They offer habitats during growth and shelter after the holidays.
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10 Facts About Polar Bears
Polar bears are extraordinary Arctic creatures, unmatched in their adaptations. Here are 10 facts about the awe-inspiring ‘ice’ bear’.
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Porch Pumpkin Party: Critters Welcome
A cheerful pumpkin on the porch has transformed into a December buffet for local wildlife. Squirrels are enjoying the pumpkin as a food source, and even hanging inside.
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Sketchbook Tour #1: Animals & Nature
Sketchbook flip-through video, showcasing over 60 pages of art from October 2021 to March 2022, featuring animals, nature themes, and characters.
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The Joyful Axolotl: A Creature with Real-Life Superpowers
Meet the axolotl, a unique amphibian that seems straight out of a fantasy novel! This creature can regenerate its limbs and other body parts. It retains its youthful features throughout life, and sports a perpetual smile.
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Elephant Trunks: Nature’s Ultimate Multitool
Elephants’ trunks are essential for breathing, communication, dusting, showering, and grabbing objects. Trunks contain thousands of muscles, and young elephants clumsily learn to master them.
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