Month: December 2009

Winter Gray Fun Sketch

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Christine

The most magical time in winter is when the sky is darker than the snow on the ground in the middle of the day. Yessss. I love it. I love looking at snowy rooftops against a gray sky as well. I remember as a kid looking out… Continue Reading “Winter Gray Fun Sketch”

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Let’s Paint a Winter Tree!

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Christine

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One of the most beautiful structure in nature is the skeleton of a winter tree. It is only after the leaves have all disappeared that one can appreciate its unique form. But doesn’t the tree’s leaf tell its character? Not really, I don’t think so. So… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint a Winter Tree!”

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Woodland Birds

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Christine

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Last weekend while hiking, I came upon some benches that had walnuts on them. I did not put them there. Feeding the wildlife is prohibited in the Cook County Forest Preserves, it’s a definite no-no. But boy did I get to see some up close… Continue Reading “Woodland Birds”

Category: Birds, chickadee, downy woodpecker, hiking, nature, white-breasted nuthatch, wildlifeTags: Birds, birds feeding on walnuts, chickadee, Cook County Forest Preserves, downy woodpecker, hiking, song birds, white breasted nuthatch, woodland birds

No More Squirrels

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Christine

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My hubby bought me an early Christmas present. Weeeeee! It’s a squirrel buster feeder! Oh you’re going down now squirrels! DOWNNNNN Now I will have unlimited birding enjoyment for hours and hours and hours. My feeder will not be completely dumped within the first five minutes… Continue Reading “No More Squirrels”

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Swamp Rose Mallow Seed Pod Sketch

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Christine

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Just because something is a weed, doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful and even though the height of its beauty has faded, the swamp rose mallow (swamp hibiscus) has something to offer in winter…its beautiful seed pods! What a lovely structure! On schedule, the rose mallow… Continue Reading “Swamp Rose Mallow Seed Pod Sketch”

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Winter Tree and Snow Sketch

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Christine

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Whenever you’re unhappy with your own current weather conditions and you long for something else….just make your own! I love snow. I love to watch it fall, I love to hike in it, but what I love most of all is to paint snow.… Continue Reading “Winter Tree and Snow Sketch”

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Lichen, Moss, and Mushroom Sketch

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Christine

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Just look at the beautiful specimen I found while hiking last Sunday! I always like to note what the weather conditions are because I think it is so vital to what you encounter in the woods. While I was hiking it was 41°F, raining… Continue Reading “Lichen, Moss, and Mushroom Sketch”

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The Art Police Issues Tickets

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Christine

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I am always striving to be a good motivator. I like motivating people, it makes me feel good and it helps other people. When they don’t take my advice however, it’s time to get serious. It’s for their own good. Today I had to be… Continue Reading “The Art Police Issues Tickets”

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