2011 Federal Duck Stamp-Drake Wood Duck- Called, ” On A Log “

Posted on January 28, 2015 by jspringett2013

Each year someone very special is selected to win the Federal Duck Stamp, and while I enjoy this work, my painting has not been selected. You might ask, why do you want to paint the Duck Stamp? That is a very good question and worthy of a very good answer. When the program began way back in 1933, the art was very good, but with no color, then eventually color was added, making the judging elements more difficult. You have composition, with the 7 elements of design, color, and the duck species being portrayed. The numerical point system is not perfect yet by staying with their judging criteria the final and highest score is selected to be the Federal Duck Stamp the following year, there is always a one year lag in the program.

My process is very detailed as I go into the field to take images of as many duck species as I can photograph. The anatomy of the duck has to be perfect so my images from the field help me to document their every detail so I do not miss in my sketch and painting. I love the development side of the duck painting and all the time in the field studying these very beautiful ducks and there is a lot to learn in this process, habitat, behavior, and mating behavior in the spring with both the drake and hen. This is a dynamic experience and so memorable, worthy of the time necessary to document and record, for a future duck stamp. I do all my own camera work, as you may not know the duck stamp has to be free hand sketched and no other computer or other aid in making the sketch with is painted.

This year the 5 duck species are Mallard, Blue Winged Teal Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, and Trumpeter Swan so each of us select one species and submit that painting by August 15, 2015, is the deadline. Approximately over 200 American Artists participate each year and as I develop my duck stamp blogs I’ll share the spoils of a winner and how the USFWS celebrates with the artist and his home community, very neat.

Best wishes,

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter

Called, ” On A Log ” Original 7″ x 10″ 2011 Federal Duck Stamp

Bald Eagle Original Pencil Sketch, Called, ” One Branch “

Posted on January 26, 2015 by jspringett2013

This bald eagle reminds me of wonderful days, blue skies, warmer temperatures in the sun and admiring this eagle, our Nation’s Bird, sitting high on what I call ” One Branch ” a perch that allows them to hunt to catch their daily bread in the wild, no grocery store to pull up to, but in the wild. They are more intelligent than man today knows but that is another story for another day.

This original sketch can be made into an original oil painting if you enjoy, and on the bottom of my blog is my FASO website address to contact me if you want a commission of this original sketch.

Have a good day and enjoy the winter, warm or cold all the same, is life in these United States.

Best wishes,

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter

Called, ” One Branch ” Original 8″ x 11″ pencil sketch of bald eagle

Sandhill Cranes-Original Pencil Sketch, Called, ” Legs Up “

Posted on January 25, 2015 by jspringett2013

Those sweet sandhill cranes on November 1ST, were faced with incredible weather conditions, using around Thanksgiving Day, November 27, the sandhill cranes lift off for their wintering home in the south, due to very cold and heavy snows. This past November was very different and we experienced very cold temperatures, on November 1ST, I was visiting Crex Meadows Wildlife Area at Phantom Lake and the extreme below zero temperatures froze the lake solid and there standing on the ice were 4,000 sandhill cranes. The atmosphere that morning was full of moisture or fog making the sky a pure white color and the -4 degrees below zero, about have of the sandhill cranes pulled their legs up under their body to keep them from freezing. The usual temperatures for this time of year are 25-30 degrees above zero, so usually they do not stay when these very harsh temperatures are reached. IN today’s original pencil sketch one of the sandhill cranes displays his legs out behind him and the other sandhill crane has his legs tucked up under his body to keep warm. This original sketch is called, ” Legs Up ” and I am willing to paint an original oil painting of this sketch. If you buy this original oil painting you also receive this original pencil sketch, my thanks for buying my oil painting. At the bottom of this note is my FASO WEbsite you can contact me to pursue this painting, thank you in advance. Visit my WordPress blog daily to check for new original sketches, all will be unique and new, no repeats. Best wishes,

Called, ” Legs Up ”

FASO Website : http://www.jimspringett.com

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter

Sandhill Cranes, 20″ x 24″ on Masonite, called, ” A Joyful Morning “

Posted on January 24, 2015 by jspringett2013

For those of you who are great admirers of the sandhill cranes then this is the painting for you and your family. This was on October 29,2014 in Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, at sunrise with a storm trying to gain strength but it did not, it dissipated that morning and the sunshine was bright and beautiful. For your enjoyment today I am going to list the 4 process steps for you so you can see how my painting development process and how this process works for me. In a few days I will list this painting on eBay with a fixed price $, and Best Offer $, I like to bargain with you if you are a serious client. My Steps:

1. Sketch, gridding with bird placements
2. Paint the sky and tree background
3. Paint the middle and foreground
4. Paint the sandhill cranes and sign my name

Please ask your questions if you are curious and I’ll answer with the day. With best wishes,

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter

Called, ” A Joyful Morning ” Original 20″ x 24″ oil painting on Masonite hard board

Sandhill Cranes, Original Pencil Sketch #3, Called ” Golden Grain “

Posted on January 21, 2015 by jspringett2013

This is my third pencil sketch this week, sketch #3 and this can be purchased as an original oil painting through a direct request on my FASO Website. At the bottom of this blog post is my website address. Once you arrive on my main page go to and click on contact artist, just send me your request, with e-mail and then I can contact you for further discussion.

Each fall I celebrate the sandhill cranes coming home to Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, and this pencil sketch is showing 3 birds on right and left side the two adult parents and young offspring in the middle. In the first year the young have no deep scarlet red can and you can see this in the sketch. If I paint a commission, and original oil painting you receive this original pencil sketch and more, stay turned and watch each day as I sketch a new scene. Thank you for your consideration.

Best wishes,

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter

Called, ” Golden Grain ”
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Bald Eagle Original Pencil Sketch #2, Called, ” Protecting The Nest “

Posted on January 20, 2015 by jspringett2013

Beauty in Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is not without see the grand bald eagle and in this original sketch the female is sitting in a tree next to her nest and her young eaglet while the male is searching to catch food to bring back to their baby eaglet. I will post this sketch on WordPress and as I shared yesterday, my website on FASO is where you can contact me to request a commission painting of this original bald eagle sketch. This original sketch will also be a part of your purchase with the original oil painting. Have a great day, and please keep posted for new original pencil sketches each day. Thank you!

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter

FASO Website: http://www.jimspringett.com

Called, ” Protecting The Nest ” Original pencil sketch of bald eagle

Original Pencil Sketch, #1, Sandhill Crane, Called, ” Morning’s Glory “

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jspringett2013

For all of you who love and want to own a Springett Original, this is the beginning of a new year, 2015, and how I am willing to work with each of you. I am going to be very creative over this year and focus on you my friends who love original painting from Jimmy Springett. Rather than paint ahead without customer input, I am making a pencil sketch each day and will post here on WordPress first, for your study and review, most of all your enjoyment. If you love this original pencil sketch and want to pursue an original oil painting, note, at the bottom of my blog is my FASO website address, just click on and this will take you to my FASO website. Where it says Contact The Artist, click on and then send me your request to paint ( tell sketch #) a commission and we will begin the process. I will share my painting steps with you during the painting process and I can enhance anyway you like to suit your color preference for your home decor, I do this all the time with customers. Once the painting is completed, I send you a finished image of the oil painting, acceptance, and receive your Pay Pal payment, I will ship immediately, Priority Mail, with 2 day to your door, guaranteed. If after the painting is completed and you do not wish to purchase, this is ok, you have to be totally happy with your painting, that simple. My goal is to provide the highest quality original oil painting, that your money can buy. All my transactions will be processed through my FASO website and not any other site so keep my website address handy, this is how you write to me and then I write back in the same day. I work in the studio daily, go ahead and send your comments and questions.

Thank you once again for considering a Springett original art. You receive my guarantee of high quality one of a kind fine art, no two paintings selected from my original sketches will be a repeat, you will have a one of a kind, just one. That is my Trademark of provide new and unique original art to our Nation, no repeats.

Best wishes and have a great day, let me know if you want a commission, and I will paint for you a very special oil painting.

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter

Called, ” Morning’s Glory ” Original 9×12 pencil sketch

Contact me through my FASO Website: address: http://www.jimspringett.com

January 2015 New Year Original Oil Paintings Of Whooping Crane 10-10 and Sandhill Cranes

Posted on January 18, 2015 by jspringett2013

To start this new month of January 2015 I have two new original oil painting both painted on 9″ x 12″ x 3/4″ stretched canvas with the 4 wrap around sides painting so if your decor allows you do not need to frame.

The first painting is of whooping crane 10-10 and her sandhill crane friend in an early morning sunrise, this painting is called ” A Revelation Of Love. This painting is listed on eBay and the original pencil sketch is included in this sale.

The second painting is of sandhill cranes at sunrise in Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Grantsburg, WI and the original pencil sketch is also included with this sale.

If you go to http://www.ebay.com and in the query box type my name Jim Springett a list of my current paintings will be listed for your viewing. Either bid or Buy It Now is featured for your choice of purchase.

Thanks for considering buying a Springett original oil painting and original pencil sketch, with best regards.

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter