I paint wildlife portraits in a unique style. I use thick strokes of acrylic paint and a combination of dots, swirls, and even stars to add an extra dimension of enchantment to each piece I do. I think that the wildlife we share this earth with are so magical and can feel almost mythical in some ways, and I want to capture that sense of awe and respect in my paintings. I love painting pictures of animals in moments of connection - like tigers nuzzling or elephants hugging.
I love painting on larger canvases! My favorite sizes are 3 feet by 3 feet and up. I work fast and try not to over work pieces in order to keep the brush stokes expressive. On average a painting takes me anywhere from 3 - 20 hours, depending on size and how complex it is.
You can see more of my work here:
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Snow Leopard, 18x24 ID: A painting of a snow leopard against an icy blue background
Together, 18x24. ID: A painting of a mother humpback whale and her calf in a sea of dots
ID: A detail on the painting where you can see the thick paint texture.
Baby Elephants, 24x24. ID: A painting of two baby elephants. One is hugging the other with its trunk. Butterflies surround them.
Such Miracles Among Us, 30x40. ID: A painting of a blue whale in a starry sea.
ID: Kate, a white woman with brown hair, is smiling and holding Such Miracles Among Us.
Alpha, 18x24. ID: A painting of a wolf howling against a navy sky with gold dots. The howl is a cloud of soft violet with gold dots in it.
ID: A side detail on Alpha. I always paint the edges of my pieces.
Kindred Spirits, 30x40. ID: A painting of two orange tigers nuzzling. Butterflies and wildflowers surround them.
Mountain Lion, 18x24. ID: A painting of a fierce mountain lion staring at the viewer.
Stargazer, 11x14. ID: A painting of a mother humpback and calf in a sea of stars.
ID: A close up on the texture of Stargazer.
Mama and Baby Orangutan, 36x36. ID: A painting of a mother orangutan gently cradling her baby and looking at it in wonder.
ID: Mama and Baby Orangutan painting is sitting on an easel, to give a better sense of scale.
Spirit Bear, 36x36. ID: A painting of a white bear against a background of blue, green, and yellow.
ID: Kate holding the Spirit Bear painting.
Tiger, 18x24. ID: A painting of a tiger with glowing green eyes.
White Lion, 36x36. ID: A painting of a white lion with many colors accenting its mane and face.
ID: Kate holding the White Lion painting.
Iguana Side Eye, 16x20. ID: A colorful painting of an iguana giving a side eye to the viewer.
ID: A close up on some of the texture and detail of Iguana Side Eye
