No. 88: Rainbow Trout II Watercolor

 I dubbed this original watercolor "Rainbow" and wanted to take advantage of the panoramic format.  The rather fanciful color scheme can never do justice to the brilliant opalescence of this magnificent creature.  The actual image size measures 8" x 20" surrounded by a taupe 12" x 24" matboard.  It sells for $250 which includes shipping.  For more information about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 87: Baltimore Oriole Watercolor

 The Baltimore oriole's distinctive color makes it a natural for this harvest/halloween tableau.  The original watercolor measures 13" x 19" surrounded by a 18" x 24" corn yellow matboard.  It sells for $250 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 86: Meadowlark Watercolor

 Eastern and western meadowlarks are almost indistinguishable physically, but can be clearly identified by their calls. Often seen on fence posts along grassy fields, these sleek, needle-nosed field birds are excellent insect hunters.  This original watercolor measures 11" x 13" surrounded by a 15" x 18" hunter green matboard.  It sells for $175 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 85: Irises II Watercolor

The iris is appropriately named from the ancient Greek word for "rainbow".  Their kaleidoscope of colors burst forth in early to mid-May in Missouri.  This original watercolor measures 12" x 19" surrounded by a 18" x 24" ecru-colored matboard.  It sells for $500 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 84: Belted Kingfisher III Watercolor

The belted kingfisher is the only kingfisher in North America.  Perched on a tree branch over their favorite water source, they "dive-bomb" into the water to retrieve small fish.  Their brilliant blue color is a sure giveaway. This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" cobalt blue matboard.  It sells for $225 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 83: Spotted Salamander III Watercolor

The spotted salamander is quite common in Missouri but rarely seen. Measuring from 4 to 8 inches in length, these beautiful secretive creatures breed in the spring in temporary or "ephemeral" ponds lacking predators like fish who feed on their eggs. This original watercolor measures 8" x 11" surrounded by a 11" x 14" cream-colored matboard.  It sells for $135 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 82: Pileated Woodpecker IV Watercolor

This handsome and noisy woodpecker occupies a nest in the woods behind my house.  Known by its maniacal call, it is the inspiration for the cartoon character "Woody the Woodpecker". The word pileated comes from the Latin "pileatus" meaning "capped".  This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a creme-colored 16" x 20" matboard.  It sells for $225 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 81: "Chewy Santa Goodness" Watercolor

"Chewy Santa Goodness" is the title of this holiday favorite, the recipient enjoying her Christmas gift while snuggled in her soft bed!  This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" maroon matboard.  It sells for $225 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 80: Ringless Honey Mushrooms Watercolor

Ringless honey mushrooms grow in clusters at the base of trees.  Their caps are convex when young and get progressively more concave as they age (these would be older ones).  Their colors range from gray, tawny brown, all the way to wine red.  This original watercolor measures 7" x 9" surrounded by a cream-colored 11" x 14" matboard.  It sells for $100 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.