Springtime begins in April with warmer temperatures. Longer daylight hours rain brings the world alive as flowers begin to bloom and birds nest. The sun streams through the forest uninhibited by leaves allowing spring ephemerals such as trilliums, violets and trout lilies to bloom.               Apple Blossom          […]

A trillium grows on the forest floor beside a stump in early April. Although most trilliums are white you can also find purple and even pink varieties. For instructions on how to transfer this picture so that you can paint it or  more pictures to transfer please follow the link…

If you would like to draw or paint a picture of your own dog, please see the “How to” videos on this website that will show you how to shoot a good photo of your own pet and how to transfer the photo to paper for painting. Or, you can contact me for a professional […]

In this peaceful scene the swan is preparing to take off from the water as evidenced by the turbulence behind her. Swans are heavy birds and require some effort to take off from a still lake. For a free lesson on how to paint this trumpeter either as a beginner or an advanced painter, please […]