Month: February 2012

Feb 2012 Sketch Class Results

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Christine

Last Saturday morning greeted us with a brisk biting wind and a mere 20°F. Brrrrrrr. We love nature but we’re not crazy…so we decided to sketch from inside the nature center. Each of us found a spot we wanted to paint from and got… Continue Reading “Feb 2012 Sketch Class Results”

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Coyote Skull Sketch

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Christine

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Oh the treasures in nature! How can I express such joy from my adventures in the woods with simple text? Not possible. Well, let’s try… Yesterday I decided to walk the yellow trail from Pioneer Woods. It was a cold but strong sunny day. In… Continue Reading “Coyote Skull Sketch”

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St. Francis Woods Sketch

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Christine

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Being a hectic weekend, I couldn’t get out, so these sketches are from photos of last weekend at St. Francis Woods. St. Francis Woods is a peaceful place which holds a retirement building for nuns. A highlight of the grounds is a wooded lot… Continue Reading “St. Francis Woods Sketch”

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Owl Pellet Sketch

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Christine

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Finally!!!! I FOUND them!!! Owl pellets. After years of knowing what to look for and searching diligently, I got them! Whoooo Hoooooo! Yessssssss. Owl pellets are regurgitated fur and bones. Owls cannot digest them. It’s really not gross at all. If you have a cat, it’s… Continue Reading “Owl Pellet Sketch”

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