02-26-2011 28°F Light snow, no wind We first hike the Black Oak Trail, to get our blood pumping and connect with … More
Category: Birds
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 … More
Hike and Sketch at Bullfrog Lake
12-26-10 33°F cloudy, breeze orange and red trail Hiking today seems like a workout, for I am wearing regular hiking … More
Christmas Bird Watercolors
Lately, I’ve been trying to loosen up with my watercolors. The background of the blue jay represents what I’m talking … More
Smallest American Falcon Sketch plus Sound
Sound: European Kestrel call (similar to American but lower pitch) by Dobroide from Free Sound Project. Leaving work early one day last … More
Sketchbook Hiking: Spears Woods VIDEO
Well friends, here it is! Finally! Sit back and relax and enjoy a short hike at Spears Woods before we … More
Hike and Sketch at Bartel Grasslands
I heard through the Illinois Birding List, that if you visit the Bartel Grasslands after 3pm, your chances of seeing … More
Red Tail Hawk Sketch at Orland Grasslands
A big white chest is what caught my eye as I drove 50 mph down LaGrange Road this morning. So prominent and … More
Arrowhead Lake Sketch
Last Wednesday I stopped by Arrowhead Lake for just a few moments of nature tranquillity. This sketch may not look … More
Let’s Paint a Great Horned Owl!
Last month at the art fair, my hubby had the chance to take a picture of a great horned owl … More