Watercolor Wildlife
I love working with wildlife, which has allowed me to get to know these animals and see them as individuals. When I spend hours working close-up on my animal paintings, I start to see details that I might have missed otherwise.
Encaustic Expressions
Painting with fire –
Encaustic painting is a very old technique, used by ancient Greeks and Egyptians. The term is derived from the greek and means “burn it”.
I especially love using this technique to combine abstract patterns with detailed wildlife or landscapes.
Cold Wax Works
Using cold wax medium together with oil paint gives the art piece a wonderful depth and adds body and transparency.
I use this technique for landscapes as well as animals and flowers.
Pet Portraits in Watercolor
Getting to know animals in person or through pictures and descriptions helps me paint them as individuals. I try to bring out their personality so that you see your friend when you look at the picture.
Due to my other art projects I limit pet portraits to about ten a year.
Studies in Graphite
A lot of my graphite drawings have been used in books, calendars and other publications. Many have been done for the benefit of nonprofit organisations focussing on wildlife and animal protection.
About Me
This is me with Shadow the great gray owl. She was rescued with injuries and healed at a local wildlife hospital. However, she could not be released back to the wild due to her injuries. So instead, she became an animal ambassador, teaching people about owls and their habitats.
