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Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
Category: art
Kayaking the Wild Mile Chicago River watercolor
Yesterday I had the opportunity to kayak the Chicago River at the Wild Mile. What is the Wild Mile? It’s a stretch of the Chicago River that is actively being restored by installing floating native gardens along the river’s edge. Without these floating gardens,… Continue Reading “Kayaking the Wild Mile Chicago River watercolor”
September Spiders watercolor
Again, sorry to those who hate spiders! But… look how beautiful they are! September has ended and so has the field trip I helped run, teaching children about the prairie ecosystem. In that short month, I walked with 500+ students armed with butterfly nets.… Continue Reading “September Spiders watercolor”
Black and Yellow Argiope Watercolor
I’m sorry to some that may be squeamish about spiders, but hold on…give her a chance! She has her best dress on. And look at those long black gloves on her hands…so classy! My place of employment is hosting field trips for grade school… Continue Reading “Black and Yellow Argiope Watercolor”
The Nest that wasn’t a Nest – Watercolor
I’ve heard about the elusive bird’s nest fungus (Cyathus stercoreus) but I have never seen them until recently. And it is no wonder…I was looking for something much, much larger. Think tiny if you want to find this organism. REALLY tiny. And behold, on… Continue Reading “The Nest that wasn’t a Nest – Watercolor”
Flying Drop of Sunshine Harvesting – Watercolor
He harvests.When needed, nourishment.He has no currency…Nor concern to buy and sell.Provided forministered by and loved.Just like you. Friends, take courage. Do not lose hope. Things in the world may be troubling, but be of good cheer.The Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ has overcome… Continue Reading “Flying Drop of Sunshine Harvesting – Watercolor”
He Hides in Flowers – Watercolor
Don’t you wish you could too? Last week I ran a nature summer camp for children that focused on wetlands and the animals that live in and around them. As we hiked to the river, one young camper spotted this gorgeous male, white-tailed deer… Continue Reading “He Hides in Flowers – Watercolor”
Each Tree for a Comfort
When I am melancholy, I paint a tree. When I am sad, I paint a tree. And when I’m longing, I paint a tree. I find myself painting them even when happy and content. They always seem to give me comfort. They’re my go… Continue Reading “Each Tree for a Comfort”
Rose plume moth watercolor
Sometimes it’s the smallest things in life that make your day. I just happened to notice this tiny moth as I was walking in my front door. Its thin bat like wings caught my eye. What a delicate and handsome insect. From what I… Continue Reading “Rose plume moth watercolor”
Native Haven Oasis – Watercolor
Fake vs Real.Modified vs NaturalBeautiful vs Functional I started to think about these things. I’ve spoken about my native garden on this blog several times. Every morning that I do not have to work, I sit on the front porch with a cup of… Continue Reading “Native Haven Oasis – Watercolor”
Daily Verse
- Galatians 6:2“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
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