A perfect midwest autumn scene: blazing reds, golden yellows and subdued browns. That’s what greeted us this crisp (downright cold) autumn morning as we met to converse with nature.
Our mission was to take a short hike and find at least three different leaves which spoke to us. We met at the fire pit circle and sketched our leaves, step-by-step.
For some, it was their first time. I’m always amazed when people say they don’t paint with watercolors…their artwork comes out so wonderful!!!
And others who regularly practice, fill their beautiful sketchbooks with vibrant memories to last.
What a fantastic spread! Such colorful delectables.
Collectively we gathered to celebrate a fleeting season and each in our own way, suddenly find ourselves connected to autumn. As time slipped out of our consciousness we reached a deeper place, a place where stress isn’t allowed, nor concerns for the realities of life. What a wonderful place to be.
Not wanting to waste this beautiful color, the idea was put to the group to walk some more and do a landscape sketch. A 2-for-1, yesssssss!
To be students of nature, what a blessing, may we never graduate but continue to be mesmerised by nature’s awe.
We captured this moment in time, autumn’s garment…how fast it changes!
Here is a close up of my slough watercolor sketch.
And lastly, a close up of my leaves.
I hope you enjoyed this review of October’s watercolor sketch class at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center in Willow Springs, IL. Maybe you would like to join us in November?
Let's Paint Nature! 
This looks like a wonderful, wonderful way to spend time. The sketches are great.
Thank you so much!
It was another wonderful sketch class! Thanks, Christine!
My pleasure! Thanks for participating and sharing your beautiful artwork!