Niko

This is a painting of my wife's British lab, she always has an intense look when waiting for treats. The big challenge is painting an all black dog! Once I looked close at the pictures I took of her, tying to figure out how I could do this, I realized that I wasn't just painting the color but the reflection and shine on her coat. Now I look at everything different.

Niko 6x8 watercolor

Bluejay Splashing

Bluejay Splashing; Just finished another watercolor painting of a Bluejay splashing. Lots of fun. Water goes everywhere and trying to capture the sense of motion is a challenge.

Bluejay Splashing 7x9 watercolor