Wild Ozark™

~ Nature Artist using Ozark pigments in Kingston, Arkansas ~

Tag: birds of prey

Barred Owl Painting

The first painting of 2026 is a barred owl. I’m using a variety of photos I’ve taken in the past because while I like the owl in one of them, I wanted a different background.

I wrote a post a … Read the rest “Barred Owl Painting”

17 March 2026
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”

25 March 2024
Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series

Originally 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.

One day I … Read the rest “Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series”

11 March 2024
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”

17 February 2024
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