If you would like to draw or paint an image of your own dog, you can paint so with confidence from your own dog photo. Here you have a pair of serious looking pugs who are looking for their treats. If you would like to draw or paint a picture of your own dog, please see […]

Bernese Mountain dogs, or ‘Bernies’ as they are affectionately known, are loyal family dogs. They don’t live nearly long enough (about 8 yrs). Be prepared for lots of love and lots of brushing. On a happy note, they do not drool the way other large dogs might.

A red winged blackbird is a sure sign of summer. You can find these colorful birds in wetland areas where they are known to lay there eggs in each other’s nests. It is a very friendly community.

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          […]

The snow begins to melt the winter away in March. The landscape changes dramatically when the snow recedes we are left with the winter kill made up of dead leaves and brush. Beneath this grey brown landscape we can see the beginning of new growth as spring begins.        Tapping Maple Syrup    Ducklings with […]

A cardinal sits in a pine tree calling to his mate in December. For a free lesson on how to paint this cardinal either as a beginner or an advanced painter, please see the following link….