Tag: Paintings
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A Shared Glance – European Robin and Butterfly
A Shared Glance is an original wildlife painting featuring a European robin and butterfly among blooming botanicals. It captures connection, warmth, and the beauty of a fleeting moment in nature. In this post, I share the story of the day it was painted.
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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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Sweet Selection
Sweet Selection is an original acrylic fruit still life that captures the richness of color, light, and memory. Inspired by a lifelong appreciation for fresh fruit, this painting reflects both gratitude and abundance.
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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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Jack The Yak | Tiny Painting
I made a tiny painting of Jack The Yak. I love that his sweet face shines through even at such a tiny size.
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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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Sketchbook Tour 3
Watch flip-through tour #3 through one of my sketchbooks, featuring a mixture of animals, characters and faces. Watch it on youtube and let me know which page you like the best.
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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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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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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 Tour #2: Animals and Nature
Join me for a tour of one of my 2024 sketchbooks, featuring 60 pages of animals, nature, and fun characters.
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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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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 Colorful World of Black Bears
Black bears defy their name with a variety of fur colors, adapting to their surroundings for camouflage. Their coat can lighten after molting and change in the sun. Siblings can have different colors.
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Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Heritage
The Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso have a shared Tibetan origin, bred by monks.
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