My son has a way with animals. They seem to come to him all the time. I however, do not … More
Author: Christine
I love to help people become closer to nature through art.
Who’s the Dark Brown Duck?
In this picture from Lake Katherine I have a male mallard (right) with a head injury (see next picture), but … More
Lake Katherine Wildlife
Lake Katherine is a quiet little nature oasis in the middle of Palos Heights, IL. It’s a nice get-a-way when you’re … More
Let’s Paint the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak!
Remember my lovely visitor Mr. Rose-Breasted Grosbeak? Well I think you will be surprised at how easy he is to … More
Hen and Chicks Sketch
Hen and Chick Sketch Did you ever find yourself at work dreaming about 50 million other things you would rather … More
Let’s Paint the White Trout Lily!
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there. For your present, I am going to show you how to … More
Snake in the Woods Sketch
“You’re such a snake!” Why does the idea of a snake conjure fear and evil? Could it be the story … More
Tender Peony Shoots Sketch
In my backyard I have a 7 year old peony bush. I love it so much! It definitely is the … More
Let’s Paint a White Throated Sparrow!
Well, I fell in love with these little suckers ever since I saw them the other day. So let’s paint … More
Parenthood
I have a house sparrow couple residing in my backyard birdhouse right now as we speak. They have already constructed the … More
Let's Paint Nature! 