The green heron, in my opinion, is one of the most spectacular creatures in North America. From the golden tips of its emerald-green wing feathers, to its lapis lazuli blue crown, to its flamboyant red chest and neck, to its golden eyes - stunningly beautiful! This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" dark brown/off-white double matboard. It sells for $350 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
The colored bracts (they're not flowers, but leaves) of the poinsettia plant are typically red, but can be pink, white, cream, or marbled. This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" bright yellow matboard. It sells for $250 which includes shipping. If you would like to learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com . Enjoy.
The three species of painted turtle (eastern, midland, and western) all have the colorful stripes on their extremities, but only the western painted turtle has the fabulous yellow/orange/red undercarriage. This unframed, original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" dark green matboard. It sells for $375 which includes shipping. To learn more about this artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
The american goldfinch migrates, but in a small range, so they are seen year-round in Missouri. The male (right) turns from brilliant yellow in summer to olive in winter, and the female a dull yellow, brown shade in winter, is only a slightly brighter yellow in summer. This unframed, original watercolor measures 9" x 12" surrounded by a 11" x 14" light beige matboard. This painting has been sold. To learn more about my other artwork, contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
The prickly pear is one of only a few "succulents" in Missouri. Its blossoms come in three distinct colors: white, yellow, and red. The fruits (called opuntia or tuna) have been used for thousands of years to make jellies and an alcoholic drink called colonche. This unframed original watercolor measures 6.5" x 10.5" surrounded by a 9" x 13" pale yellow matboard. This painting sells for $100 which includes shipping. To learn more about this or any other artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
"Winter Cardinal" (2017). This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" light grey matboard. This painting has been sold. To learn more about other artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
The water lily has been a favorite subject of artists for centuries. This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16"x20" sea-foam green matboard. This painting has been sold. To learn more about my other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com . Enjoy.
Cherry blossoms are actually quite small so I thought I'd take a "macro" approach to the composition. This original watercolor measures 15" x 19" surrounded by a 20" x 24" pale blue matboard. It sells for $375 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
Two of the most enduring symbols of springtime in Missouri are robins and dogwood blossoms. I thought I'd combine the two in a spring tableau. This original watercolor measures 13"x 17" surrounded by a 16"x 20" spruce green matboard. This painting has been sold. To learn more about other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
Butterfly weed in Missouri is one of the main food sources for migrating Monarch butterflies. This original watercolor measures 12"x 16" surrounded by a 16"x 20" ecru matboard. It sells for $250 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.
