Calling All Chicagoland Sketchbook Hikers

Here we go folks! If you are in the Chicagoland area and want to sketch and hike. This group is for … More

The Sketch I Had to Make

Horsetail Lake Well friends, without going through all the details, I have to say I’ve been going through some really … More

Snail Home Front Door watercolor on hot press paper 4×5 click here to purchase original click here to purchase greeting … More

Last weekend I had the chance to take a road trip to Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL. It’s … More

Flight When on my bicycle I am the swallow. The wheels are my wings Propelling me faster. Swooping, swaying, hugging … More

Thunderstorms raced throughout the night before, leaving this morning’s sketch class pretty warm and steamy. It didn’t bother us a … More

About a week ago, I made a mid-day hike in the summer heat at Red Gate Woods. Crazy? Maybe. I … More

Painting # 1 “Lakeside Pier” Image taken at Centennial Park in Orland Park, IL. Spring 2011. Pier and House will … More

No, it doesn’t have a disease. Yes, “EWWW” was my first response when I looked underneath the frond and realized … More

To students in the Chicago area: Unfortunately due to illness, I am going to have to cancel tomorrow’s (05-26-12) sketch … More