Unbound and off trail – watercolor

Like many of you, I’m home bound. My state of Illinois issued an order last Friday that restricts residents from … More

Time for Skunk Cabbage – Watercolor

Eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is the earliest ephemeral spring wildflower to appear. Yes, this odd plant is a wildflower! … More

Do you want to paint a quick watercolor sketch using only a few colors? Okay! Let’s go. Here are my … More

If you’re feeling low this holiday season, stop for a few minutes to reflect on this… For even the Son … More

Immediately at the start of my hike, a single blue jay welcomes me with a loud reception. Smiling, I look … More

I know of a trio of trees. Of this trio, every autumn, the middle one loses half of its leaves. … More

Yes, I’m obsessed with trees. Especially in autumn, my favorite season. Each with its own character, saying something different, they … More

Good morning! I’m still not sure how our Nature Journal Club will materialize, but until then, I’d like to introduce … More

You can hear the wheels of photosynthesis grinding slower. With every breeze carries with it a handful of leaves. They … More

On its own this particular journal page is not that significant. It’s a recording of my encounter with a cedar … More