No. 14: Wild Irises Watercolor

These "Wild Irises", also called "Blue Flags", are distinctly different from their domestic cousins.  They add a splash of color to the Missouri landscape in mid- to late spring.  This original watercolor measures 15"x19" surrounded by a light green 20"x24" double  matboard.  This painting sells for $250 which includes shipping charges.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com .  Enjoy. 

No. 13: St. Francis River Crayfish Watercolor

The "St. Francis River Crayfish" is unique to one of Missouri's most beautiful streams.  This original watercolor measures 10"x8" surrounded by an 11"x14" olive green mat.  It sells for $150 plus shipping.  To learn more about this painting please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 12: Eastern Collared Lizards Watercolor

The male and female eastern collared lizards and prickly pear are exquisitely designed and beautifully colored.  This makes them ideal subjects for watercolor.  This original artwork measures 14"x 17.5" surrounded by an 18"x 24" beige mat.  It sells for $350 which includes shipping.  For more information about this watercolor, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 11: Ruby-throated Hummingbird Watercolor

The ruby-throated hummingbird migrates across the Gulf of Mexico to spend summers in the continental United States.  After its long migration, it loads up on the sweet nectar of flowers.  This original watercolor measures 10.5"x 13.5" and is surrounded by a 16"x 20" mat.  This painting has been sold.  To learn more about other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 10: Redtailed Hawk Watercolor

The redtailed hawk is one of the most common and easily identifiable raptors in Missouri, and certainly one of the most beautiful.  I often see them or hear their distinctive "kee-yar" cry.  I recently completed this original watercolor painting as a tribute to this magnificent creature.  The image size measures 14"x 18" and is surrounded by an 18"x 24" pale blue mat.  This painting has been sold.  To learn more about this original artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 9: Great Blue Heron Watercolor

The Great Blue Heron is one of the most beautiful and elegant birds in Missouri.  This large original watercolor painting measures 14"x 20" surrounded by a bright ecru 18"x 24" matboard.  It sells for $275 which includes shipping charges.  To learn more about this watercolor, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 8: Cardinal in Dogwood Watercolor

The male cardinal and dogwood blossoms are two of Missouri's favorite nature subjects.  I thought I'd combine both in this original watercolor.  It measures 7.5"x 9.5"  surrounded by pale green 11" x 14" matboard.  This painting has been sold. To learn more about other original artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 7: Green-winged Teal Watercolor

I painted this "Green-winged Teal" many years ago combining watercolor with acrylic.  This small painting measures 5" x 7" surrounded by an  8" x 10" pale green mat.  It sells for $100 including shipping.  To learn more about this original art, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.

No. 6: Irises Watercolor

This original watercolor of "Irises" measures a full 12"x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" slate gray matboard.  This painting has been sold. If you'd like to learn more about other original paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 5: Blue Jay Watercolor

.This original watercolor of a blue jay perched on a pecan tree branch is entitled "Harvesting Pecans".  It measures 10.5"x 13.5" surrounded by a 16"x20" pale blue mat.  It sells for $150 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 4: Ozark Hellbender Watercolor

My cousin urged me to do a painting of an ozark hellbender salamander, one of Missouri's most endangered species.  Perhaps the most homely of creatures, I found its appeal undeniable.  This original watercolor measures 7.5"x 9.5" surrounded by an 11"x 14" beige mat. It sells for $125 which includes shipping. For more information about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy!

No. 3: Pileated Woodpecker Watercolor

This original watercolor of a pileated woodpecker was my third attempt painting this impressive bird, the same one that bangs on my metal gutters at 6 o'clock in the morning to wake me up. This painting measures 7.5"x 9.5"  surrounded by a 11"x 14" mat.  It sells for $125 which includes shipping.  For more information about this piece, please contact me via e-mail at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

No. 2: Cherry Blossoms Watercolor

This early original watercolor of "Cherry Blossoms" was one of the first florals I ever did.  The response was so positive I've done many more florals since.  This painting measures 10.5"x 13.5" surrounded by a 16"x 20" pale blue mat. It sells for $300 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this watercolor, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 1: Green Heron Watercolor

I've only seen a green heron a few times and this watercolor is an earlier attempt at what, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful birds in all of North America.  This original artwork is 10.5"x 13.5" surrounded by a 16"x 20" pale green mat.  It sells for $225 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.