Month: January 2012

Sketch Class Results Jan 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Christine

The cold realities of winter did not hinder our love for art and nature. All eager participants showed up bright and early on this frosty January morning, ready to get to work play. We did however, agree to sketch from inside the nature center… Continue Reading “Sketch Class Results Jan 2012”

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Kitty Graphite Wash

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Christine

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I decided to change up my mediums and practice sketching with something other than watercolors. General’s Sketch & Wash pencil (made in the USA, yeaaaaaah!!!) is a nice change of pace and I highly recommend it as a quick, yet fun sketching tool. It acts… Continue Reading “Kitty Graphite Wash”

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Glitter Falling Snow watercolor sketch

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Christine

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As the sun peeks out from the clouds, the snow is transformed into glitter. Glitter, literally. It is falling soft and slow, straight down for there is no wind. A calm hush prevails. It is a very holy moment. As I sketch this scene from… Continue Reading “Glitter Falling Snow watercolor sketch”

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Blue Trail Bridge at Bullfrog Sketch

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Christine

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Come hike with me on the blue trail at Bullfrog Lake! Click to listen (hiking on gravel trail with dried leaves) There, now you’re hiking with me! It is very calm. There is no wind and the trees are mute. Can you see the… Continue Reading “Blue Trail Bridge at Bullfrog Sketch”

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Dariana’s Chickadee watercolor

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Christine

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I painted this for my friend’s step-daughter. She is visiting from Costa Rica. This is her first time in America. So what does a girl from Costa Rica need from Chicago? SNOW! Unfortunately as it turns out, this is the mildest winter Chicago has… Continue Reading “Dariana’s Chickadee watercolor”

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New Year New Hike New Sketch

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Christine

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It’s been a while, huh? After having the stomach virus, I managed to find a tiny piece of ice to fall on….right on my tail bone *oooooouch*. That left me sore for over two weeks! Soon Christmas arrived and the holiday parties kept me busy. All of… Continue Reading “New Year New Hike New Sketch”

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