New Miniature Show

The inaugural Nature in Miniature opens this weekend at the Fallbrook Art Center in Fallbrook, CA. The show will run in conjunction with Reflections in Nature and will feature 5 of my miniature originals including "Tundra Swan" pictured to the left. None of my paintings in the show are larger than 5" x 7" inches. More information is available at the link above.

Audubon Wild Arts Festival

It's been a crazy couple of weeks with the Thanksgiving holiday and lots of family in town. And just before that was the Audubon Wild Arts Festival in which I set up a booth to exhibit my work. The show was a success and, hopefully, a sign of things to come as the crowds were large and people were purchasing artwork from everybody. Despite the rainy weather, there was an energy at the show that I haven't seen in a while and it was definitely a welcome sight. Here are a few pictures of my booth before the show started on Saturday morning.

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Collector's Covey

This past Friday, the annual miniatures show took place at Collector's Covey in Dallas, Texas. Well known artists from around the country sent their work to this fantastic show and I was honored to be included for the second year in a row. If you click on the link above it will take you to the exhibition page where you can view all of the artwork they had in this year's show as well as from previous years' shows.

My two paintings are pictured here. The first features a flock of wood ducks peacefully cruising through a secluded backwater. The painting measures 6" x 17" and is titled Backwater Bounty. The second was one of my daily paintings titled Drake Pintails and it depicts a pair of male Northern Pintails resting in the cover of a wetland. At 5" x 5" it is truely a miniature original painting.

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Ellensburg National

This weekend I will be travelling to Ellensburg, WA to participate in the 37th annual Ellensburg National Western Art Show and Auction which features the following attractions:

- Talented new artists and nationally-acclaimed artists display and sell original art and prints
- Quick draws and artist demonstrations
- Auction includes original artwork and quick draw pieces
- Over 14,000 square feet of climate controlled show space
- Free parking
- Food vendors - Three Peaks Outfitters of Cle Elum, WA will be serving delicious cast iron cooking for all to enjoy. Stop by the encampment for a unique and filling meal. Beverages are being run by Young Life of Ellensburg.

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New Release - South Platte Sunrise artist proof prints

Image Size (unframed): 15" x 20"
Throughout the past year, the regular edition prints of South Platte Sunrise were used to raise money for upland bird habitat at Pheasants Forever banquets throughout the country. Now the remaining prints from the Artist Proof edition are available. The edition size is 50 prints and only 22 of those remain. To see more available prints, click here.
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Pancake Pear and Gambel's

American Miniatures at Settler's West Galleries is fast approaching and here is one of my paintings that is going to be included in this year's show. It's called Pancake Pear and Gambel's and measures 10"x8". I am madly working on my second painting which is a desert landscape and I will post it when it is finished. The show is February 14th at the gallery in Tucson, AZ. This year I will be in attendance and am looking forward to seeing this spectacular event in person.

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Peppertree Art Show Grand Finale!

Currently I am on the road heading to Santa Ynez for the final installment of the Peppertree Art Show. This 32-year old show is coming to an end of a long and prestigious run. At this last show they will have 100 artists, who have been involved with the Peppertree through the years, in attendance with each showing four of their best paintings. It should be quite an extravaganza and jam packed with Bob Eubanks hosting the festivities. The show, which is by invitation only, is this Saturday and Sunday at the Peppertree Ranch. To obtain an invitation you can visit their website or call (805) 688-6205.
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Show Preview

As mentioned in the previous entry, I have a show opening Saturday at the Elsinore Gallery in Salem featuring my daily paintings. Brent Allen put in some serious hours prepping the 50+ miniatures to create the exhibition. Here's a preview:

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Nature in Miniature

This Saturday is the opening of a unique and special show that will feature 50 miniature paintings ranging in size from 4"x4" to 5"x7" - basically the size of a postcard! There will also be limited edition prints and a few larger originals as well. Hope to see you there!
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Local Show

I have a show coming up at the Elsinore Gallery in downtown Salem, Oregon that will run through the month of November. The show will focus on my daily paintings, which are affordable miniature original paintings in the 4"x4" to 5"x7" range. There will be a reception from 3-5pm on Saturday, Nov. 1st. The exhibition will also feature a couple of larger originals as well as a selection of limited edition prints. The purpose of the show, however, is to showcase these unique originals. Below are some examples and if you would like to see more of my daily paintings, there is a special blog dedicated to them at this link - Daily Paintings Blog. There is also a subscription link on the blog where you can receive a new painting each time one is posted.

Pheasant 4"x4" Acrylic on Board

Water Buffalo 5"x5" Acrylic on Board

Winter Barn 5"x5" Acrylic on Board

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Wild Wings Fall Festival

The Fall Festival is this weekend in Lake City, MN and I will be attending the two day event. I am looking forward to what is always a fantastic weekend that features original paintings by many of Wild Wings' artists, wildlife demonstrations, and great food! For more information you can follow this link - Fall Festival

Federal Duck Stamp Time

Every August, hundreds of artists from across the country create paintings for one of the most rigorous, yet rewarding, art competitions in the US - the Federal Duck Stamp Contest. I have been busy working on mine since July and it is getting closer to being to finished. Actually, the only thing left is the painstaking detail that is required to be competitive. Below are a few examples of my past entries. Some have done really well, and others have not. I should note that there are 5 species to choose from each year and each painting is 7"x10". Later this week I will post this year's entry.

Some Past Entries
this one didn't win the federal, but won another stamp competition later that year
1997 - one of my first entries
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PFDA

It's that time of year again! The Pacific Flyway Decoy Association's (PFDA) annual wildfowl art festival is going to take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento. The show features live woodcarving demonstrations, decoy competitions, and, yes, wildlife art! I will be at the show with about 35 miniature originals (including the one pictured), framed and unframed prints, and a couple of larger originals. The weekend is always fun and there are some amazing artists that attend. If you are in the area, drop by.

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Ducks Unlimited National Convention

Here are some pictures from the trip to Baltimore where I received the award for winning the 2009 International Artist of the Year... It was an incredible, inspiring experience and the people involved with Ducks Unlimited are so generous and giving. It is difficult to describe how grateful my wife and I are for the experiences that Wild Wings and Ducks Unlimited shared with us.

Myself and Rachelle at the sports party at Camden Yards with the incredible staff from Wild Wings - Sara, Michelle, Larry and his wife Roberta. They were so helpful and a lot of fun!

Rachelle and I at the Saturday evening banquet....

Receiving the award, a beautiful custom ring, from Don Young of Ducks Unlimited...

The fine people from Alaska DU - keep an eye open for the upcoming Alaska print Rainy Day Respite - Pintail.

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Field & Stream Radio

I had the opportunity to be on Field & Stream Radio on April 5th to discuss the International Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year award. Field & Stream Radio is the largest outdoor radio show in the world and reaches over 3 million listeners each week. It can also be heard on Armed Forces Radio. To hear the interview just click on Segment Two of the April 5th episode and I am the second guest.
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St. Patricks Day Show

There is a short notice show this Monday at the Montgomery St. Building here in Albany. Five artists, live jazz, cocktails by the Calapooia Brewing Company and hor d'oevres catered by Wyatts will make up the evening. The event is taking place at 321 1st St. in downtown Albany from 4-8pm and should be alot of fun. If you are from the area, hopefully you can find the time to drop in!
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American Miniatures Tomorrow

Tomorrow evening is the reception for American Miniatures at Settler's West Galleries in Tucson, AZ. This is a fantastic show with many of the top artists in the country participating including Howard Terpening, Bill Anton, and Tucker Smith. To see the incredible list of artists and to view their inspiring work you can click here: Settlers West. My painting Great Egret(pictured) along with Pintail Pair will be a part of the exhibition.

2 Weeks Left

There are two weeks left to vote online for the 2009 Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Year competition. I have a painting up for the award (pictured) titled Evening Sprig. You can vote as often as you like at this link... www.ducks.org/2009ArtistVote

Off to Lacey, WA

The Cabela's Grand Opening of their Lacey, WA store is this weekend and I am a featured artist at the event along with Hayden Lamson and Dallen Lambsen. The hours I will be there are January 26th & 27th from 9-11am and 2-4pm. I hope to see you there!
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Your Vote is Needed!

My painting "Evening Sprig" has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Year competition. The winning painting will be chosen by online voting that will take place through February 15th. Click here to vote and feel free to vote as often as you like.
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