No. 99: "Dogwood Blossoms" Watercolor

 

Around here, the Missouri state tree - the dogwood - blossoms even in chilly late March. This original watercolor measures 6"x12" surrounded by an 8"x14" beige mat.  It sells for $100 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me a cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 98: "Blackberries" Watercolor

 

Blackberries are perhaps one of the earliest and most delicious gifts direct from nature many of us experience as children and the memories stay with us for a lifetime. As an art subject, I'm drawn to the wide variety of ripening berry colors against the all-green backdrop. This original watercolor measures 16" x 18" surrounded by a 23" x 26" ecru-colored matboard.  It sells for $450 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 97: Red-tailed Hawk Watercolor

 The red-tailed hawk is probably the most frequently spotted and recognized raptor in Missouri and seeing one perched on a fencepost is as familiar as it gets. This original watercolor measures 18" x 24" surrounded by a 23" x 26" buff-colored matboard. It sells for $450 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 96: Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly Watercolor

The pipevine swallowtail butterfly is so named because its larvae feed off of the pipevine, or Dutchman's pipe, plant.  It's forewings are black (which shimmer as iridescent purple) and blue hindwings (which shimmer as turquoise).  This original watercolor is 14"x20" surrounded by an ecru-colored 18"x24" matboard.  It sells for $500 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 95: Blue Jay with Pecans Watercolor

The blue jay is one of the most recognizable birds in Missouri with its beautiful cerulean blue coat and loud call.  Here it perches before selecting one of its favorite foods. This original watercolor measures 12"x16" surrounded by a pale green 16"x20" matboard.  It sells for $375 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 94: Green-winged Teal Watercolor

 I call this "Green-winged Teal over the Osage River Valley", a mid-winter scene above snow-covered pastures and forested river bottom.  This original watercolor measures 14" x 19" surrounded by a 22" x 28" ecru matboard. It sells for $450 which includes shipping. To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 93: Les Nymphaea: The Water Lily Watercolor

Like Monet's "Les Nymphaea", water lilies have inspired artists for thousands of years. These aquatic plants come in many forms and colors. The snow-white variety creates a stunning contrast to its glossy wet lily pads.  This original watercolor sells for $550 which includes shipping.  It measures 12"x18" surrounded by 16"x20" ecru/gold double matboard.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 92: Ground Squirrels Watercolor

 

They are, of course, "chipmunks" with their beautiful auburn coats and dramatic black and white stripes.  They love hickory nuts (note the autumn-yellow hickory leaves in the foreground.  This original watercolor measures 12"x16" surrounded by a 16"x20" pale green matboard.  It sells for $250 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 91: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Watercolor

Male eastern tiger swallowtails are the familiar yellow and black. Females, however, are dimorphic: yellow and black or "black morphs" with magnificent black/blue wings and bright orange patches.  Here it feeds on a favorite, butterfly weed (milkweed) with its bright flowers and abundant nectar.  This original watercolor measures 12"x16" surrounded by a steel blue matboard. This painting has been sold.  To learn more about my other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 90: Carolina Wren Watercolor

 The state bird of South Carolina covers a large range of eastern North America but prefers warmer climates. This original watercolor measures 8"x12" surrounded by a 12"x16" ecru matboard.  It sells for $150 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.