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 Gecko laughs From an early unpublished book.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.