The call of the Common loon is synonymous with cottage country. And it is no surprise since they make their summer home in northern freshwater lakes. In winter they head to the coastlines of North America where they adapt well because of special glands that filter out saltwater allowing them to drink it.

The Common loon is one of  5 species of loons and is also the best known. It is often depicted in wildlife art swimming in pairs across the lake surrounded by evergreen trees. The artwork featured here is a digital rendition of an original watercolor painting. It is sold  on various products and prints in my Redbubble shop

The Red-breasted nuthatch is a winter bird I often saw at my bird feeder when I had one. I never knew these birds existed until I started bird watching in my backyard and I only see then during the winter.

These small song birds with a short tail and long bill have the unusual habit of walking up and down a tree trunk, and they are very good at doing it!

Pugs are quickly become one of North America's most popular breeds, and it is no wonder. They look super cute and cuddly, and have a friendly personality.

Originally from China, Pugs were brought into Europe in the 16th century  and became quite a favorite among royalty. Today Pugs can be seen just about anywhere you go.

Pugs were bred for companionship and live up to that role very well, they are playful and enjoy being around humans. This makes them a good dog breed choice for kids. Because Pugs overheat easily, kids need to learn to keep play sessions short with plenty of snuggle sessions in between.

Pugs aren't just fun to play with, they are also fun to draw and paint, My Pug art feature in this blog post can be bought at Redbubble and Pictorem

Here is a free online jigsaw puzzle you can put together of  a Keel-billed toucan made from my digital art. This toucan artwork can be purchased on posters and on a variety of merchandise in my RedBubble shop.

I make various decorative patterns for print on demand sites that sell all sort of products besides wall art. This leaf pattern is my latest design, you can see it here pictured on a pillow that is sold in my Redbubble  shop. I also made one with a blue background