Wild Ozark™

~ Nature Artist using Ozark pigments in Kingston, Arkansas ~

Category: Nature

Ponca in Summertime- the Process & the Pigments

I’m a little late getting the process post for this one written. Ponca in Summertime started out plein air. I went out there one morning in mid-August with my Ozark pigments, easel and a chair with the plan to just … Read the rest “Ponca in Summertime- the Process & the Pigments”

9 October 2019
Our Heritage Through the Arts at 1894 Gallery in Texarkana

I’m pleased to announce that three of my Paleo Paintings using Ozark Pigments and handmade watercolors are invited to hang at 1894 Gallery for the Heritage Heart and Arts exhibit in Texarkana, AR. Dates are October 26 through November 30.… Read the rest “Our Heritage Through the Arts at 1894 Gallery in Texarkana”

3 October 2019
Creating an Artist Statement for a Painting

So I’ve been applying to various shows and exhibits since I finally have more than a few paintings I can enter. Most of the application process is straightforward – name of the work, name of the artist, price, medium, size, … Read the rest “Creating an Artist Statement for a Painting”

11 September 2019
Wilson Springs Preserve – A Communion With Nature and Art

The truck is loaded with market tent and supplies. IMMERSE is happening tomorrow (Saturday) morning in Fayetteville, AR. It’s the grand opening celebration for Wilson Springs Preserve, a 121-acre prairie wetland purchased by the Arkansas Land Trust several years ago. … Read the rest “Wilson Springs Preserve – A Communion With Nature and Art”

6 September 2019
Wild Ozark’s Canon Pro2000 Adventure

Just getting the printer home was an adventure all by itself. This Canon Pro2000 is a large format printer, but the smallest of the large format line in that series. It’ll print up to 24″ wide which is plenty big … Read the rest “Wild Ozark’s Canon Pro2000 Adventure”

21 August 2019
Autumn is on the Way, Wild Ozark Events, and a Prize

Today was pretty hot. 95*F and humid. But even if it doesn’t feel like fall yet, and we’re still in the dog days of summer, I can see a difference in the way it looks outside. The angle of the … Read the rest “Autumn is on the Way, Wild Ozark Events, and a Prize”

19 August 2019
My attempts to paint a portrait that didn’t look like a monster.

Because of the recent fiasco with the face on my Water Priestess, I decided I’d better learn to paint a portrait in case I ever want to include another face in any of my paintings.

So I started with … Read the rest “My attempts to paint a portrait that didn’t look like a monster.”

5 August 2019
Nature Fantasy Paintings? Click through to see the start of my new series.

Ordinarily I paint real things that have a photograph backing them up to give me some guidance. But in between those paintings, I like to deviate a bit and paint nature fantasy. I get to indulge in my love of … Read the rest “Nature Fantasy Paintings? Click through to see the start of my new series.”

24 July 2019
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”
17 July 2019
Wild Mountain Mint – Whiteleaf Mountain Mint

Wild mountain mint grows in abundance here at Wild Ozark. This particular variety is called White-leaf Mountain Mint. While this post was originally created in 2016, I still enjoying seeing and using these aromatic plants. My own use of them … Read the rest “Wild Mountain Mint – Whiteleaf Mountain Mint”

12 July 2019
It All Started a Year Ago with a Smashed Rock

It all started with a smashed rock on the driveway.

A smashed rock on the driveway, much like the one that sparked off my journey of a lifetime.

This time last year I was in Doha, Qatar hiding out from … Read the rest “It All Started a Year Ago with a Smashed Rock”

5 July 2019
Making My Own Watercolor Paints from Ozark Pigments

2023 Anniversary Update

This year I’m not making many watercolor paints, except in workshops. Instead, I’ve begun to focus on making oil paints from these earthy Ozark pigments! The passion is still strong for the colors, but it is so … Read the rest “Making My Own Watercolor Paints from Ozark Pigments”

3 July 2019
Paint-making Tips and Tools: Tiny Jars

As I reordered some supplies the other day, I thought it would make interesting blog posts to show you some of my favorite tools and paint-making hacks as I run across them. This one is tiny jars. I love these … Read the rest “Paint-making Tips and Tools: Tiny Jars”

2 July 2019
Gathering Earth Pigments Among the Floodwater Gifts

I went down to the Wild Ozark creek to see what gifts the water brought this time and found a whole new gravel bed! Once I’m done gathering earth pigments from it I can put some back on the driveway, … Read the rest “Gathering Earth Pigments Among the Floodwater Gifts”

25 June 2019
Stacked Rocks Still Life Painting- the Process

The Process Story of “Ozark Rocks and Leaf”

This painting started out plein air. The grandkids were visiting and wanted to go splash around at Felkins creek. While they played, I began painting these stacked rocks with a sycamore leaf.… Read the rest “Stacked Rocks Still Life Painting- the Process”

23 June 2019
Join me on a Forage?

This workshop has ended. Contact me to schedule private workshops on your schedule, or check back on my Workshops page to see when new group workshops are scheduled. You can also sign up for my newsletter to get current schedule … Read the rest “Join me on a Forage?”

31 May 2019
Pigment Hunting at War Eagle

On Sunday we took a field trip out to the $2 hole at War Eagle Creek near the Mill where some of my paintings and prints are offered for sale. Rob wanted to look for arrowheads while I planned on … Read the rest “Pigment Hunting at War Eagle”

23 May 2019
She Delivers in Spades
I went down to see what gifts the creek brought when the waters receded from my favorite little spot 💕 She always delivers in spades when she rages 😁

Look at all that color!
Why the rocks?

If you haven’t … Read the rest “She Delivers in Spades”
3 May 2019
Check the Fences… and Waterfalls

I didn’t intend to check the fences on the steep side of our property this evening. I say the ‘steep side’ as if there is only one. Ha. No. Most of the sides on our square-shaped 160 acres are steep. … Read the rest “Check the Fences… and Waterfalls”

1 May 2019
Brahman Baby in Gray-scale

© Gabby Phillips

So I’ve got something entirely new and out of my usual realm drying on the easel.

If you scroll down, you can watch “Brahma Baby” in progress, from start to finish.

If you’d like a print of … Read the rest “Brahman Baby in Gray-scale”

25 April 2019
The Sound of a Flock of Goldfinches

Today as I was driving the 4-wheeler down the driveway to go check the mail, I heard the sound of a thousand birds in the trees. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but maybe not. It was a big crowd of noisy American … Read the rest “The Sound of a Flock of Goldfinches”

23 April 2019
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”

16 April 2019
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”

8 April 2019
Early April in the Ginseng Habitat

Every year the same flowers bloom in pretty much the same order. And although I have hundreds of images in my files, I can’t help but start heading out with the camera. The blooms start in early April in the … Read the rest “Early April in the Ginseng Habitat”

7 April 2019
Weekly Update & Color Experiments

It’s been a busy past few weeks for me here at Wild Ozark. Today I’m doing some color experiments with suspended solids and trying to separate out some pigment.

There’s a whole blog post over at the PaleoPaints site to … Read the rest “Weekly Update & Color Experiments”

2 April 2019