Category: Ozark Birds of Prey
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Working on the Owl Painting
This morning, since it’s dreary outside, I decided to take some time to work on the owl painting. But I found that I didn’t have one of the colors I wanted. Before I can get started So, first I had … Read the rest “Working on the Owl Painting”
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Cooper’s Hawk | a Blue-eyed Juvenile
Currently on my easel is a portrait in progress of a gorgeous blue-eyed juvenile raptor. It’s a painting of a Cooper’s hawk. As he matures, his eyes will change to yellow, orange, or red. The blue in the painting itself … Read the rest “Cooper’s Hawk | a Blue-eyed Juvenile”
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Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series
Art by Madison Woods, Inspired by Nature, Laws of Nature, My Earthy Painting Process, Nature, Ozark Birds of Prey, Ozarks, Science and NatureOriginally posted in 2020. I’m going through some of the older posts on my blog and refreshing them. This one really doesn’t need any changes, but it’s been a while since I’ve showcased my bald eagle painting. Prints are … Read the rest “Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series”
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Broad-wing Hawk #2 | Dinner Time
I’ve begun broad-wing hawk #2, using the same sized canvas and a similar background as the first one. Since this one has just nabbed a frog, the title is ‘Dinner Time’. My reference is a photo by the excellent … Read the rest “Broad-wing Hawk #2 | Dinner Time”
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Free Will | Broad-winged Hawk #1
While the background is drying on my cow painting, I’m going to start on this 12 x 12″ painting of a broad-winged hawk on canvas. It’s been cold in the studio and that causes oil paints to take even longer … Read the rest “Free Will | Broad-winged Hawk #1”
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Painting of a Screech Owl | Ozark Birds of Prey
It’s not often that I get decent pictures of wildlife, let alone birds of prey. Slowly, I’ve managed to find some photographers with photos I can use to reference some of my series-in-progress of Ozark Birds of Prey. Several … Read the rest “Painting of a Screech Owl | Ozark Birds of Prey”
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New Acceptance! Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
I’m pleased to announce that ‘On the Cusp’ has been chosen for inclusion and awarded ‘Special Merit’ in the 12th Annual “Nature” Art Exhibition, an online show with Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery. The exhibit opens on … Read the rest “New Acceptance! Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery”
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Great Horned Owl Painting in Progress
I’ve long wanted to do a Great Horned Owl painting, since I drew up the list of birds of prey and put them on my To-Paint list. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of it at the very beginning. So … Read the rest “Great Horned Owl Painting in Progress”
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New Acceptance – 78th Annual Audubon Artists Exhibit
I’m pretty excited to announce that ‘Destination Unknown’ was accepted to the the 2020 Audubon Artists Exhibit. UPDATE 11/6/20: I’m even more excited to say that my painting won the Silver Medal and a cash award of $300 for the … Read the rest “New Acceptance – 78th Annual Audubon Artists Exhibit”
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Big Sur Land Trust | Goshawks on Exhibit in California
My two goshawk paintings, Rhapsody and Goshawk No. 1 are heading west! Both were accepted to the Convergence Show put on in conjunction with the Big Sur Land Trust and California State University in Monterey Bay. They’ll be hanging at … Read the rest “Big Sur Land Trust | Goshawks on Exhibit in California”
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Red-tailed Hawk Painting in Earth Pigments
madison@wildozark.com or @wildozark on Twitter Original painting (sold) Prints NFT listing (make offer to new owner or buy if listed) Follow along as I paint a picture of this red-tailed hawk. It’s part of my Ozark Birds of Prey series. … Read the rest “Red-tailed Hawk Painting in Earth Pigments”
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Ozark Birds of Prey : Red-shouldered Hawk
Just finished this red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus). The original is SOLD. Prints are available. Progression Pics: Art in Progress I post all of the steps as I’m doing it at Instagram, so if you want to follow … Read the rest “Ozark Birds of Prey : Red-shouldered Hawk”
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Two Screech Owls in a Tree
This morning before I left the house to go to the post office, I briefly thought about whether I should grab the camera or not. I decided to not. It had been a few days since I’d last caught even … Read the rest “Two Screech Owls in a Tree”
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Goshawk No. 1, Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
I’ve always been fascinated with birds of prey and the sport of falconry. One of the birds commonly trained for hunting is the Northern Goshawk. Here’s my rendition of a beautiful wild goshawk photographed by Nicoli Gianluca. Goshawk No. 1… Read the rest “Goshawk No. 1, Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)”
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The “Panic Stage” in a Work of Nature Art
There’s a new work in progress sitting on my easel. By the time I’m done with this post, it’ll probably be a finished work. It’s another kestrel, and I’ve reached a reliable stage in the process. I call it the … Read the rest “The “Panic Stage” in a Work of Nature Art”
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