Harriet and Burt

 

I love Harris's Hawks! Of all the raptors, they are some of the most beautiful and interesting I have come across.  These regal looking Hawks can be found along the southern border of the US and south into South America.  These are the wolves of the bird world. They stay in close family groups and cooperatively hunt together.  This piece is based on a very fine photo my sister @creativenaturenerd took. Harriet and Burt was painted with acrylic on a 30"x34" canvas.

Stella

 

Meet Stella. Although Coyotes can be found most everywhere in North America they are pretty iconic in desert habitats.  Here in Ajo, I fall asleep to the song dogs nearly nightly. I hope yoy enjoy Stella. Acrylic and metal leaf on re-purposed wood panel.  11x14.

Salush Current

 

I was honored to have Salish Current publish this article focused on The Gaze.

Salish Current

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Sonoran Rabbit

 

A fresh piece off the easel. Acrylic and metal leaf on a re-purposed wood panel.  27.5"x 15". 

Phonebook Featured Art

 

I am honored to be commissioned to provide the art work for our desert community phone book. They featured "The Gaze" on the cover of the 2025 phone book. So fun!

 

Vermillion Summer

 

The desert spring has brought waves of Migrating birds to my desert home. Vermillion Flycatchers winter here in low numbers,  but recently they have become more common.  The red on these birds is indescribably intense. This piece is 12"x12" Acrylic and metal leaf on a wood panel. It is available at the Sonoran Desert Inn Gift Shop in Ajo, AZ.

Costa Rica Inspired Work

 

Keel-billed Toucan.  Acrylic and metal leaf on wood panel. 11"x14". SOLD

Collared Aracari.  Acrylic and metal leaf on wood panel.  11"x14". 

Turquoise-browed Motmot.  Acrylic and metal leaf on wood panel.  14"x16". SOLD

Costa Rica inspired new works

I recently took a trip to Costa Rica.  Ten blissful days of birding and exploring the wonderful country.  I tooks hundreds of photos, which I will use for references for new works.  These three pieces are my first stab at Costa Rica birds from my photo references.