In the studio with artist, photographer and instructor Robert Louis Caldwell

Work in progress... Richmond Canal Walk painting, Oil Here is the current piece on the easel, lacking a title I refer to it as the Richmond Canal walk painting. I have just finished painting the first layer of color and now I am waiting for the paint to dry (hopefully over the weekend). Then painting measures 18" x 8" and the reference for this piece comes from a visit to downtown Richmond, Virginia along the Canal walk. Below the image of the full painting are two detail shots of the mother goose with her goslings and then the other shot is a close up of the brave one trying to get away! This painting will be finished in time to take to the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and/or NatureWorks in February.

A couple of things going on in the studio... First... Presenting "Paused ( Crow )," Oil, 5 x 9 I finished this one up early last week just in time to get it ready for the upcoming Masterworks in Miniature 2010 exhibit at GalleryOne in Mentor, Ohio. I am very honored to be part of this annual exhibit which pulls together some of the nation's top talent. It is extremely exciting to have my work included. From previous posts, you may have noticed that I videotaped the complete process of creating this painting. I have already posted the first two parts, "Work in Progress ... Crow painting, under drawing part 1 & 2." They can be seen in the previous posting or on the RLCaldwell YouTube channel. Below is the next in the series, "Work in progress ... Crow painting, Toning the canvas." Adding the color will be in the next time-lapsed video. Enjoy! Second ... This is my current piece on the easel. The reference for this painting came from on...

Work in progress... "Crow" Work in progress I have been working on this little painting for the last couple of days (minus the holiday). Above is the painting completly blocked in with the first layer of color. If it is dry by morning I will work on the second/final layer of color in the background. Once finished this painting is slated to travel to GalleryOne in Mentor, Ohio for the 19th annual Masterworks in Miniatures exhibit. I need to finish it by friday... YIKES!!! While working on this painting I have been recording the process and creating a few short "Works in progress" videos. The "Under drawing" stage is in two parts, both parts are under 10 minutes long, and are now on the RL Caldwell YouTube channel . You can watch them below... Enjoy! Work in Progress... "Crow" painting, Under drawing, Part 1 Work in progress... "Crow" painting, Under drawing, Part 2

Happy Holidays! "Bulbs ( House Finch )," Graphite pencil, 5 x 9 Sincerest wishes for hope, happiness and peace during this holiday season and throughout the coming year. * * * It was about this time last year when we made the decision to go 100% with e-mail over the traditional paper mailings. In the past year, many of you have remarked how much you enjoyed receiving those little note cards in the mail, and on many occasions when Robert has been visiting his collectors he's spotted those very note cards on the fridge or tacked up somewhere. This is very humbling and because of that we are trying something new. Please click the link below to find a printable PDF and wallpaper of Robert's 2009 holiday drawing, "Bulbs (House Finch)." "Bulbs (House Finch)" Sincerely, Robert L Caldwell RL Caldwell Studio

These are two more pieces that I have been working on. Both are completed under drawings and will be painting when finished. Ginter painting Ramsey's back porch

Here are the two pieces that I have been working on for the last several days. Both are are "toned" and ready for color, not sure which one I will start first though. Grey cat bird painting Canal Walk painting

Due to the overwhelming amount of spam that I am having to keep up with on my blog I have had to turn on the monitoring comments feature for my blog. I apoligize for this and hope that everyone will continue to leave your comments about my work - they just won't appear right away. Thank you for understanding. - Robert