There is plenty of wildlife in rural Wisconsin; but it stays well hidden unless Jock rousts them from their hiding places. He is a very good tracker, and will dig them out of their burrows if he can.

The scenes below were painted on location, for the most part. Because the critters seldom stick around, they were added later. I paint the wildlife as part of my landscapes--I am not a wildlife painter, per se.

If you are interested in purchasing an original or archival print of my wildlife paintings, please E-mail carolyn@keyartworks.com or telephone 920-648-7816. The original watercolors are $300-$400 presentation matted  but unframed. Limited edition prints, approximately 8x10 and matted to fit an 11x14 frame, are $49.

Cranes in Flood Plain - 14x11 - Watercolor

This scene was painted from my neighbor’s deck when the creek flooded; cranes often visited.

Coyote Hunting - 11x14 - Watercolor

The farmers track coyotes after a fresh snowfall. Will they find this one or is he too wily?

Foxes along Rock Creek - 12x16 - Watercolor.

Their coats have started to turn red again, although the snow is still around. The complimentary color scheme is a favorite of mine.

Thief in the Night - 20x15 - Watercolor

My neighbor has problems with chicken thieves--maybe like this little rascal.

Wood Ducks on Crawfish Lake - 11x14 - Watercolor

There really is no Crawfish Lake--ir’s a joke around here when the
Crawfish River backs up into Rock Creek and we suddenly find we have a lake in our front yards.

Pheasants Along Rock Creek - 10x13 - Watercolor

Ringnecks are so brightly colored-, but it’s hard to see them in tall grass unless they stick their necks out for a look-see.

Gray Heron over Rock Creek - 15x20 - Watercolor

I saw this giant bird flying along like a huge, silent bat one day and had to capture the vision in a painting. That’s what I mean by a “moment in time.”

White Herons - 15x22

Saw this pair every morning until late autumn. Guess they found fish in the creek.

Squirrels Along the Bark River - 10x13 - Watercolor

Looking for acorns, I suppose, and not even noticing me painting.

<—Raccoons at Rock Creek, River Otters at Rock Creek —> each is 10x12 - Watercolor. Both were painted on location with the critters added.

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Horicon Flyway - 14x11 —>

This painting was completed from a digital picture displayed on my laptop as a demonstration of painting plein air without going outside.