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Return to Retreat CITW
It is time once again. I felt it stir within, an urgency to go back. A time to retreat. As I grow, I am more in tune with my body and emotions. With the weight of work and family obligations I needed a time… Continue Reading “Return to Retreat CITW”
Fern Moss and Shelf Mushroom Watercolor
45°F cold rain I am wearing my rain gear with layers of clothing bundled underneath as I walk on a grassy trail laced with mud. I don’t mind the mud nor do I mind the cold drizzle on my face. In a lifetime of… Continue Reading “Fern Moss and Shelf Mushroom Watercolor”
Dariana’s Chickadee watercolor
I painted this for my friend’s step-daughter. She is visiting from Costa Rica. This is her first time in America. So what does a girl from Costa Rica need from Chicago? SNOW! Unfortunately as it turns out, this is the mildest winter Chicago has… Continue Reading “Dariana’s Chickadee watercolor”
Today Only $6 Off Mugs
Chickadee Mug by Lets_Paint_Nature Make Travel mugs online with Zazzle I had the opportunity to upload some artwork to Zazzle and create some products. Today, they are offering $6 off all mugs with code: zbdayallmugs I don’t really push selling a lot on this… Continue Reading “Today Only $6 Off Mugs”
Jan 2011 Watercolor Sketch Class Results
It is mild, there is no wind, and we are at a sweltering 30°F. Sweltering? Yes! After weeks of cooler temps, this is a heat wave in the Chicago area. So mild that the gang decided to sketch outside instead of inside! Yesssss! We are nature… Continue Reading “Jan 2011 Watercolor Sketch Class Results”
Fight For Life Sketch Bullfrog Lake
11-07-2010 (Sunday) 60°F sunny, windy Bullfrog Lake The sun is warm when the wind stops. For one second, I get a really sweet smell…but I don’t know what it is or where it is coming from. Then it vanishes. The wind is so strong… Continue Reading “Fight For Life Sketch Bullfrog Lake”
Let’s Paint a Chickadee!
Chickadees are one of my most favorite birds. I don’t see them too much in the spring or summer, but rather they like to visit my feeder in autumn and especially in winter. Just recently two chickadees have visited my feeder everyday, several times… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint a Chickadee!”
Class at Sagawau
I’m currently studying to become a Master Naturalist in the state of Illinois, a class which takes us to various locations to study different subjects. Today we were at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, studying ornithology. Oooo birds! This morning we went for a bird hike and… Continue Reading “Class at Sagawau”
Birds and Bagel
Just a few bird pictures from my hike last weekend, here we have a tiny little chickadee and an incoming downy woodpecker. Now that’s odd. It’s not everyday you find a bagel in a tree. Someone left this bird treat on a branch for easy… Continue Reading “Birds and Bagel”
Woodland Birds
Last weekend while hiking, I came upon some benches that had walnuts on them. I did not put them there. Feeding the wildlife is prohibited in the Cook County Forest Preserves, it’s a definite no-no. But boy did I get to see some up close… Continue Reading “Woodland Birds”
Daily Verse
- Psalm 19:14“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
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