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Untamed Splendor: Celebrating the Closing Chapters

We’re entering the final weeks of Untamed Splendor, and what an incredible experience it’s been so far! With each new release, I’ve been reminded of the endless inspiration nature provides and the joy of sharing that wonder with all of you. The recent additions to the collection have sparked some wonderful conversations—thank you for sharing your thoughts, favorite pieces, and even your own…

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The Rhythm of Realism - The Fine Details: How Texture & Light Bring Wildlife to Life

The Rhythmic Flow of RealismPainting is a rhythm—a steady, deliberate progression that ensures each detail develops exactly as it should. Fine art realism isn’t built in a single moment; it unfolds layer by layer, shaping movement, presence, and depth with precision. But the realism I practice is not simply about technique—it’s about the mastery of detail, the ability to see beyond form and into…

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Art & Conservation: How Fine Art Preserves Awareness

Painting Wildlife Not Just to Admire—But to ProtectWildlife fine art is more than an artistic practice—it’s a way of keeping the presence of nature visible, ensuring that species remain seen, understood, and valued. Every painting I create is rooted in observation—watching how an animal moves, understanding the rhythm of its existence, recognizing the balance it maintains within its habitat. But…

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Untamed Splendor: Midway Reflections

As Untamed Splendor reaches its midway point, I find myself pausing to absorb the quiet currents of this journey—both as the creator and as a fellow witness to the wild moments celebrated in this collection. It has been a privilege to share these paintings and stories with you over the past several weeks. In reading your reflections and in hearing what has resonated, I am reminded that art, at…

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Radiant Harmony: A Quiet Moment at Outer Banks Squared 2025

I’m honored to share that my painting, Radiant Harmony, will be part of Seaside Art Gallery‘s Outer Banks Squared 2025 exhibition in Nags Head, a place where the natural world reveals itself in subtle, profound ways. This work grew from a quiet moment—a cardinal bathed in golden sunlight, resting gently on a daylily glowing with the same warm fiery hues, surrounded by delicate grasses swaying…

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How the Wild Inspires: Translating Observation into Brushwork

The Art of Seeing Before PaintingObservation is where every painting begins—long before the brush meets the canvas. When I study wildlife, I’m not just looking at form and texture. I’m recognizing how light shifts across fur, how posture carries intent, how presence lingers even in quiet stillness. This process isn’t forced; it’s second nature. There’s no struggle, no hesitation in translating…

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Ethereal Watcher – Blue Jay Selected for the 2025 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors

I’m honored to announce that my newest watercolor, Ethereal Watcher – Blue Jay, has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors. This painting reflects my ongoing fascination with the blue jay—not only for its vivid coloration but for the quiet intensity it carries. The bird’s sharp, watchful gaze and poised presence inspired me to…

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Moments Before Movement: The Power of Stillness in Wildlife Art

The Energy That Lingers Before ActionStillness in nature is never idle—it is measured, intentional, shaped by awareness. A predator does not move without purpose; it waits, calculating. A bird does not leap into flight without reading the wind first. Even in quiet observation, an animal holds its space with certainty, fully present in its surroundings. This mastery—the intent behind movement,…

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Untamed Splendor: The Journey Unfolds

As Untamed Splendor continues to unfold, I’m excited to share another update from the studio. We’re now several weeks into the exhibition, and each new artwork release has brought fresh energy and connection. It’s been a joy to see so many of you following along as each piece is revealed, and your thoughtful comments and messages have made this journey even more special. This past stretch has…

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Brushstrokes & Layers: The Technique Behind My Detailed Realism

Building Presence One Layer at a TimeWhen painting wildlife, every stroke matters—not just in shape, but in meaning. My paintings in detailed realism, miniature painting, requires more than technique; it demands an understanding of how light interacts with fur, how subtle shifts in color create movement, how texture brings presence to life. Capturing realism is a patient process. It begins with…

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Art & Science: How Fine Artists Work Like Naturalists

In my studio and out in the field, I’m often struck by how closely the work of a fine artist mirrors that of a naturalist. At first glance, these worlds might seem separate—one rooted in creative expression, the other in scientific inquiry. But when it comes to truly seeing and understanding the natural world, the boundaries between art and science dissolve. Both disciplines begin with a shared…

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Wildlife & Fine Art: Capturing the Silent Mastery of Nature

Observing the Wild & Understanding PresenceEvery encounter with wildlife carries a sense of purpose—an unspoken mastery that dictates movement, awareness, and survival. Whether watching a predator scanning its surroundings, a bird measuring the wind before flight, or an animal standing completely still, yet fully engaged with the world around it—these moments are the heart of my work. Presence,…

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The Role of Patience in Both Art and Life

One of the most profound lessons nature offers is the value of patience—not as a burden, but as a quiet rhythm that shapes both the creative process and the way we live. In my experience, patience is less about waiting and more about attentive presence, a gentle openness to the unfolding of each moment. When I am in the field observing wildlife, patience manifests as a calm attentiveness. It is…

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Untamed Splendor: The Artistic Vision Behind the Collection

Every collection I create begins with a question—a quiet curiosity about the natural world and my place within it. With Untamed Splendor, that question was simple yet profound: What does it mean to truly witness the wild, to stand in awe of nature’s raw beauty and resilience? The vision for this collection took shape in the quiet moments spent outdoors, where the boundaries between observer and…

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The Art of Seeing: Learning to Observe Beyond the Surface

Snow Leopard, Opaque & transparent watercolor on museum board, Rebecca Latham Art has a way of changing how we engage with the world. It isn’t just about technique or creating a beautiful image—it’s about perception. It’s about learning to see beyond the obvious, to notice the quiet details, to understand the deeper story within a subject. When I paint, I’m not just replicating form—I’m…

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Untamed Splendor: A Summer Celebration of Wildlife in Fine Art

Observing the Wild, Translating Presence into BrushstrokesEvery painting begins with an observation—a moment in nature that stays with me long after it has passed. I watch how an animal carries itself, how its movement holds intent, how its gaze speaks without words. That presence—the way wildlife commands its space with quiet certainty—is at the heart of Untamed Splendor, a summer exhibition…

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Regal Majesty – California Condor: Bearing Witness to Renewal

I am honored to share that my painting, Regal Majesty – California Condor, has been selected for the 2025 Artists for Conservation exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia. Creating this piece was both a privilege and a responsibility. The California condor is a living testament to the delicate balance between loss and hope. I did not encounter this magnificent bird soaring in the wild, but…