This image was created to celebrate the honeybee which has been threatened by the use of chemicals. The blanket flower or Gaillardia, is one of its favourite treats. This flower has been named the flower of the year. It comes in many varieties of red and orange. For further research […]

              This pleasant rural scene can be reproduced using this subject or any rural barn that you might pass on a winter’s trip to the country. Use the guidelines listed in the Procedures to complete your winter barn. Follow this link to your free copy of the Winter Barn […]

In this picture of Iris I attempted to be as botanically accurate as possible showing the bud stage of the flower as well as the full bloom. The veining and shading require a great deal of patience but the results are worthwhile. For a free copy of your lesson on how to paint this valentine […]

        This colorful and cheeky bird is found in the winter in Canada and the Northeastern Seaboard of the United States. A diferent version may be found in western areas. My version of the Blue Jay has been painted with watercolours but acrylics or even pencil crayons could be used. Follow the […]