Let’s Paint an Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly!

Oh boy! You are really going to love this step-by-step watercolor demonstration on how to paint a female Eastern Pondhawk … More

Weekly Sketcher Announcement

I’ve kept a little secret. I am proud to announce a phenology art project that I have been working on for … More

Summer. In my area it is time for summer. That time of year when the days are long and hot, … More

Today was the sketchcrawl at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center. We had a very small group (2 people), but … More

This post and painting is dedicated to my beloved friend and artist companion, Sharon, who was taken away too early … More

Charles Burchfield (April 9, 1893 – January 10, 1967), was an American artist who enjoyed painting nature. He didn’t just … More

Last week I made a visit to a local retention pond, turned park and made a quick sketch. Centennial Park … More

The Little Red Schoolhouse of Willow Springs, IL, had its Educational Center grand opening today! I worked as a volunteer … More

This is a European Alder tree, Alnus glutinosa, growing along side of Lake Katherine. What caught my attention was the … More

Do you feel helpless when you watch the news and see the continuing oil spill for the millionth day and … More