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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"Big Blue", the Great Blue Heron, is the largest heron in North American measuring 3-4 feet tall with a 5-7 foot wingspan. The majestic creature is abundant in Missouri and can be readily seen in parks and ponds. This original watercolor measures 15" x 19" surrounded by an 18" x 24" ecru mat board. This painting has been sold. To learn more about my other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
These superb hunters of the night have an almost spectral appearance. Barn owls catch small mammals with their incredible hearing. Fortunately, these fabulous creatures are abundant in Missouri, but rarely seen. This original watercolor measures 16" x 20" surrounded by a 22" x 28" ecru mat board. It sells for $375 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
Honeysuckle conjures fond memories for many young and old. It's probably my first experience tasting something right from nature's garden. This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" pale green matboard. It sells for $225 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com . Enjoy.
