MONGOLIA

My paintings are done using a traditional oil technique. I strive for accuracy in both the behavior and appearance of my wildlife subjects and don't paint an animal that I haven't seen myself, preferably in its natural habitat. I am always interested in the design possibilities of animals, plants and landscapes, and often use that as a starting point. Fieldwork is essential for sketching, photographing and observing my subjects, so my cameras, sketchbook and pens, binoculars and spotting scope travel with me. I use a combination of what I've seen, drawn & photographed when I put together a painting, along with my memories and feelings about the place.

Mammals

That's the Spot!	Morning Graze: Khomiin Tal
Mutual Curiosity
Gobi Roundup	Ready to Ride
Morning Drink	At the Ready
Ikh Nartiin Chuluu Argali
Mongolia Morning: Takhi Mare and Foal
Takhi Stallion and Mare
Takhi Foal	Takhi Stallion
Khomiin Tal Takhi Head Study	Young Ibex Billy

People

The Pink Scarf

Although I'm primarily a nature artist, sometimes other subjects call out to be painted. This Mongolian woman, probably a local coal mine worker, was one of them. "The Pink Scarf" was accepted into the 2006 "American Artists Abroad" show at the Bennington Center for the Arts, Vermont.

Landscapes

Ikh Nartiin Chuluu Rocks #1	Ikh Nartiin Chuluu Sunrise