When snow turns to rain – watercolor

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

Swallows and Striders on the Fox River Watercolor Sketch

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

Hearty winds whip across the lake, Kayaker struggles. Seagulls hover in the air, Clouds race above. Reflections can’t form in … More

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

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

One day when I least expected it, I had a visitor from nature. I was sitting on the floor of … More

When I speak with adults who want to paint but cannot seem to start there always seems to be the … More