Saturday, December 14, 2013

No. 33: Goldfinch Watercolor

The male American goldfinch lights up the field with its blazing yellow and jet black features.  This original watercolor measures 9" x 12" surrounded by an 11" x 14" lemon yellow matboard.  It sells for $125 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

No. 32: Bobwhite Quail Watercolor

The beautiful yet secretive bobwhite quail is dwindling in Missouri due to loss of habitat.  This original watercolor measures 12" x 15" surrounded by a 16" x 20" sienna brown matboard.  It sells for $275 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

No. 31: Water Lily Watercolor

The fragrant water lily has been the subject of some of the world's most beloved paintings, like Monet's "Les Nympheas".  This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" royal blue matboard. This painting has been sold.  To learn more about my other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 30: Superbaby Watercolor

This is a painting of my great-newphew Rylan at about 12 months old.  I call it "After a Hard Day of Crime Fighting".  It is not for sale.  To learn more about other original artwork for sale, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 29: Wood Duck Watercolor

The male wood duck sports brilliant iridescent feathers as he prepares to court a suitable mate.  This original watercolor measures 8" x 11" surrounded by an 11" x 14" teal-colored matboard.  It sells for $150 includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting or others, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

No. 28: Bald Eagle Watercolor

I recently witnessed a majestic Bald Eagle swoop down and snatch a fish from a nearby lake.  It was truly one of the most awesome things I've ever witnessed in nature.  I attempted to capture the grace and beauty of this magnificent bird of prey in an original watercolor.  It measures 19" x 23" and is surrounded by a 25" x 29" peru brown matboard.  It sells for $300 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

No. 27: Pumpkinseed II Watercolor

Here's a new (second) version of a "Pumpkinseed", Missouri's most colorful fish with stunning orange and blue.  This original watercolor measures 9"x11" surrounded by a 15"x18" pale blue matboard.  This painting has been sold.  To learn more other artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

No. 26: Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and Hibiscus Watercolor

"Ruby-throated Hummingbirds", male and female, load up on nectar from a peach-colored hisbiscus before their long migration south for the winter.  This original watercolor measures 15"x21" surrounded by a 22"x28" pale beige matboard.  This painting has been sold.  To learn more about my other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Friday, August 2, 2013

No. 25: Bull Elk Watercolor

The majestic elk once roamed the forests of Missouri until they were eliminated over a century ago. The Missouri Department of Conservation has successfully reintroduced elk in southeast Missouri.  This original watercolor commemorates that achievement.  The painting measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" pale yellow matboard.  It sells for $225 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this original artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

No. 24: Western Tanager Watercolor

A friend of mine commissioned me to do a landscape painting, but I couldn't resist including one of Wyoming's most colorful creatures, the Western Tanager.  This watercolor has been sold.  To learn more about other paintings for sale, please view this blog or contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

No. 23: Green Tree Frog Watercolor

The "American Green Tree Frog" is loved by many for its brilliant color and acrobatic climbing.  This original watercolor measures 12"x16" and is surrounded by a 16"x20" pale green matboard.  The painting sells for $250 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this work of art, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

No. 22: Female Cardinal Watercolor

The "Female Northern Cardinal" rests before harvesting more winterberries.  This original watercolor measures 12"x16" and is surrounded by a 16"x20" matboard.  This painting has been sold. To learn more about my other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com. Enjoy.

Friday, June 21, 2013

No. 21: Cardinals and Black-eyed Susans Watercolor

A male and female cardinal stand out in a summer field of  black-eyed susans (rudbeckia hirta).  This original watercolor measures 9" x 12" surrounded by a bright yellow 11" x 14" matboard.  This painting has already been sold.  To learn more about other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com  Enjoy.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

No. 20: Summer Tanagers Watercolor

The male (brilliant red) and female summer tanager (a more subdued but equally beautiful yellow) perch in the branches of a red oak tree.  This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" pale yellow matboard.  This painting has already been sold.  To learn more about other paintings, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com  Enjoy.

No. 19: Brown Pelican in Flight Watercolor

The brown pelican soars gracefully just above the water's surface.  This original watercolor measures 7" x 19" surrounded by a 12" x 24" taupe-colored mat.  It sells for $200 which includes shipping.  For more information on this artwork, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Monday, February 18, 2013

No. 18: White-tail Buck Watercolor

I just completed this original watercolor of a beautiful "White-tail Buck" with fourteen points.  These magnificent creatures thrive in Missouri, but I still feel a thrill every time I see one.  The artwork measures 15" x 19" surrounded by 20" x 24" saddle-brown matboard.  It sells for $400 which includes shipping.  If you'd like to learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

No. 17: Monarch Butterflies Watercolor

The beautiful, colorful "Monarch Butterflies" are abundant in Missouri during the lazy months of summer.  Purple coneflowers are one of their favorite attractions.  This watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a pale green 16" x 20" matboard.  It sells for $125 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

Friday, January 18, 2013

No. 16: Wild Turkeys Watercolor

Wild turkeys are one of my very favorite art subjects.  These colorful, majestic birds are uniquely American.  This original watercolor measures 12" x 16" surrounded by a 16" x 20" slate-gray matboard.  It sells for $225 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com .  Enjoy.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

No. 15: Leopard Frog Watercolor

Although it is impossible to capture the stunning beauty of this colorful amphibian,  I decided to attempt my second painting of a "Leopard Frog".  This original watercolor measures 11"x 15" surrounded by a 16" x 20" sea-green matboard.  It sells for $155 which includes shipping.  To learn more about this painting, please contact me at cajuntom55@gmail.com.  Enjoy.