Susan Kathleen Black Foundation

10/30/2025

David Rankin: A video I did a Brooks Lake Falls in 2012 with other instructors from the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation Workshop in DuBois, Wyoming... https://share.icloud.com/photos/06aSI9S3r7uuYybsVLzPi574Q

10/15/2025

Another opportunity to step into history!

Experience the incredible life and legacy of Charles Goodnight, the legendary Texas cattleman, through the breathtaking Charles Goodnight Collection by artist Lee Cable.

Each painting tells a vivid story—capturing the spirit, grit, and vision of one of the most influential figures of the American West.

Thanks to James E. Parkman and The Bryan Museum, this powerful story continues to live on and inspire new generations.

Don’t miss this unforgettable exhibition at Art Center Waco!
Learn more here.

Join us for the opening of the Lee Cable exhibit on Thursday Nov 13th at 6pm, Western Wear encouraged. This remarkable collection of 13 paintings and 13 sketches created by artist Lee Cable was donated by James E. Parkman to The Bryan Museum. These compelling oil paintings chronicle the life…

08/26/2025

MasterClass: Painting Wildlife Like a Pro!This immersive MasterClass is designed for artists of all levels, helping you refine your skills and take your paintings to the next level. Each morning, we’ll head into the field to observe, photograph, and sketch two wild animal species in their natural ...

08/09/2025

Just for the fun of it... group photo from 2011...

07/20/2025

David Rankin’s Next Zoomshop / August 16 / 1-4pm - Creating Elegant Watercolor Blends in Tiny Areas of a Subject -

In Transparent Watercolor, the ability to paint one brush full of very bright color… right next to an area of “still wet brushstroke” of bright color… and have each color retain its strong brilliance and area… is a refined artistic skill. I’m not talking about Wet-in-Wet brushwork, done mostly on a wet surface, brushing wet color into a wet surface.

Kissed-Edge Blending, is done on dry paper. It is a term I use to define the skill of carefully “blending edges” of one color into another… without overpowering either.

All too often watercolor painters complain of ending up with “muddy… lifeless colors”. And the main reason for this is that they are using brushwork where one color literally overpowers another. A good example is when you have a subject with a bright yellow area… right next to an area of bright red. If in fact you use the wrong brushwork procedure the wet yellow will blend too much with the wet red brushwork. And instead of a yellow area and a red area… you get Orange as they “overblend”.

Instead… by using Kissed-Edge Blending Procedure… you can end up with a distinct area of bright yellow, right next to a very bright red… with delicate soft edges in between.

It’s not magic or accident… it’s good brushwork, with a cool procedure.

And to teach this skill… David uses “Birds” as the practice subject. Once you know how to do this correctly, the procedures can be used on very large areas of wet color… or very tiny. It’s great procedure… with great brushwork… to create very elegant watercolor blends in any subject.

David Rankin Zoomshop / $30 - August 16th, 1-4 pm EST. Kissed-Edge Blending Procedures for Tiny areas of a painting, using Bird Subjects to Train - Registered Artists will get the Zoomshop link, preparation info & materials, and the follow up Recording Link afterwards for continued practice. Here's the link to register: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZXUN8MD2CMJUN

01/30/2025

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of wildlife through the extraordinary art of Sir John Seerey-Lester. Knighted in 2015 for his remarkable contributions to the preservation and portrayal of nature, Sir John is renowned for his unparalleled ability to capture the raw beauty and majesty of the natural world. His original works are in high demand among collectors and art enthusiasts, celebrated not only for their stunning realism but also for their emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
Seerey-Lester’s masterpieces have graced prestigious locations such as the White House and world-renowned museums, earning him a place among the most revered wildlife artists of all time. With each painting being a rare and highly coveted treasure, owning an original Seerey-Lester is more than just a purchase—it’s an investment in the timeless legacy of art history.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of nature’s grandeur, captured by one of the world’s most celebrated and knighted wildlife artists.

Sir John Seerey-Lester is widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed wildlife artists in the world. Born in England, his extraordinary ability to capture the beauty and power of the natural world

12/12/2024

https://seerey-lester-art.com/

The time has come to collect a Piece of Magic and a piece of History. Sketches of major paintings and some small paintings available

10/27/2024

DAVID RANKIN "Dazzle" at Belfair / Bluffton, South Carolina yesterday - In this demo David demonstrated 10 distinct watercolor skills in a landscape of the surrounding lowcountry salt marsh at dawn with a Snowy Egret.

10/25/2024

David Rankin - Afternoon Shape Sketching at Shelter Cove / Hilton Head - finding great visual interest in these big outdoor motors on the back.