March has a special place in my heart because, in my area, that’s when maple tapping happens! Did you know…
Parking Lot Winter Tree
Sometimes you just don’t want to get out of the car. Maybe it’s cold, rainy, or maybe you just feel…
Pine Needle Tea and Other Adventures – watercolor
I recently had the chance to escape to my favorite solitude retreat location: Christ in the Wilderness in Stockton, IL.…
Valentine for Downy – watercolor
Even a female downy woodpecker likes getting a Valentine’s treat! Preschoolers decorated the woods with cute treats for the birds.…
Once Spoke to a Crow… drawing
I once spoke to a crow. I cawed. He answered. He cawed some more. (Me: quickly counting “caws”). I replied…
Let’s Paint a Quiet Winter Sunset – soft pastels
There is something about a winter sunset that is so peacefully quiet. Not a lonesome quiet, but a quiet that…
Walking Lichen Watercolor
The earth is filled with many secrets. Some you may never know about. But then there comes a day when…
Salt in the Air – Watercolor
The persistent waves become my friend. They do not take a break. They roar gentlyA constant reminder of their presence…
Muskrat Couple – Watercolor
Two muskrats create a game of overlapping ripple tag. Vibrations radiate from their bodies through the very medium they depend…
Wrinkled Water – Watercolor
Icy winds put the prairie to sleep, but not in a gentle way. It breaks reeds with its violent gale…