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It is time once again. I felt it stir within, an urgency to go back. A time to retreat. As … More

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 … More

I painted this for my friend’s step-daughter. She is visiting from Costa Rica. This is her first time in America. … More

Chickadee Mug by Lets_Paint_Nature Make Travel mugs online with Zazzle I had the opportunity to upload some artwork to Zazzle and … More

It is mild, there is no wind, and we are at a sweltering 30°F. Sweltering? Yes! After weeks of cooler temps, this … More

11-07-2010 (Sunday) 60°F sunny, windy Bullfrog Lake The sun is warm when the wind stops. For one second, I get … More

Chickadees are one of my most favorite birds. I don’t see them too much in the spring or summer, but … More

I’m currently studying to become a Master Naturalist in the state of Illinois, a class which takes us to various … More

Just a few bird pictures from my hike last weekend, here we have a tiny little chickadee and an incoming … More

Last weekend while hiking, I came upon some benches that had walnuts on them. I did not put them there. … More