Realism Gallery 2
I have no doubt that animals have feelings.  I often like to soften realism a bit in order to bring out this quality and make it more obvious to people, as well as help to tell a story. It is a thrill to make a painting of an animal come alive in this way.

 

Red Tailed Hawk
From the book, "Rico's Hawk".This is a highly realistic approach.


 

Buster runs away
From the book, "Buster, Where Are You?"  


 

A Pig's Dream 
With some warm mud and mom, life is good.



Gecko laughs
From an early unpublished book.


 

Giraffes
A little help from mom.


 

Calling the Dolphins
Cover of the book, "Songs of Dolphin Cove".



Lion Cub
This was originally a T-shirt design.


 

Comforting Cat
From the book, "Rico's Hawk".


 

Proud Mama
Originally a T-shirt design.


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