Infected Pines Watercolor

Sometimes nature is not always beautiful. It has as we perceive them, imperfections. One day, I noticed young red pines … More

winter pines as night descends watercolor

Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons in existence. Not for flashy obvious reasons like autumn’s bold colors, but … More

Oscar and Griffin (my dogs), Niles and Vinny (my cats), all have different personalities. Each one is distinctly unique. But … More

Have you ever seen a winter sunset so gorgeous that it left you breathless? Just for a second? One particular … More

It is a spiritual thing to walk in the woods while it rains. You are alone with your thoughts, the … More

An impromptu picnic at the East Branch Off-Leash Dog Park, part of the DuPage County Forest Preserves near Chicago. I … More

As the river flows A flight of tree swallows swirl. Zooming up, down, sideways fast. But the water striders below, … More

Let’s learn how to make a simple summer sketch for your nature journal! Yesterday I was able to get out … More

It was there… I was looking at the reward for planting common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) in my backyard. Several times … More