ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2021 Submission

The most exciting part of being a wildlife artist is going out into the field to gather the reference for my paintings. That means coming face to face with some of natures most prized possessions — its wild creatures. Here where my passion begins!

I don’t copy photographs I use them as a tool to get where I want to express in my work. I often add a bit more color to my paintings to inspire excitement in the viewer. Each of my paintings tells a story.

I tend to favor a warm palette over a cool one, I think that living in Florida has something to do with it.

When I start a painting in pastel I use a textured paper. I cover it with four colors depicting values and stain the rubbing alcohol. Then I jump in working from dark to light. My under paintings for each medium add a luminosity (inner light).

Each painting is a journey please come see where it leads you...

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