What Am I?

UPDATE: Based on some unscientific web-surfing research, I’m pretty sure this is a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth! Here is some info … More

Sky Over Maple

I had maple syrup over my pancakes this morning….this picture is the sky over Maple Lake yesterday. Maple. Yum. This … More

Let’s talk about the importance of using a sketch book before we paint. Using a sketch book on a regular … More

Remember this photo of Goose Lake Prairie? Let’s paint it. Here’s an early tip: Get a nice glossy, large reference … More

Ooooh Ahhhhh! My trusty digital camera took this kick butt picture of Buckingham Fountain in Downtown Chicago a few nights … More

“Earth laughs in flowers…” Ralph Waldo Emerson Remember when I talked about the colors of a prairie? Look what grows … More

Spears Woods of the Palos Division Forest Preserves in Cook County, is one of my most favorite places to hike. … More