Nature in November Watercolor Sketch

Green Valley Forest Preserves 32°F mostly sunny, brisk wind When my nerves become anxious and I recognize that prickly, edgy … More

Rice Lake at Danada Forest Preserves Watercolor Sketch

As the leaves blow by and the air turns slightly cooler, I know it’s a race against time. Autumn is … More

08-28-2016 (Sun) 88°F Rain. Beautiful rain. Straight down it was…no meandering, no skewing, no divergence, no wind. Tapping on leaves … More

Vanity – n., 1 anything that is in vain or futile 2 worthlessness or futility 3 being vain, or too … More

I sit underneath an oak tree whose arms sprawl against an intense blue sky this cool brilliant morning. The arms … More

45°F cold rain I am wearing my rain gear with layers of clothing bundled underneath as I walk on a … More

Did you ever hear someone groan when it started to rain? “Oh MAN!” They might sigh, “Why does it have … More

Craving some en plein air instead of painting from a picture, I headed out on what seemed a mild day. … More

The cemetery guaranteed a quiet visit. I parked on the side of the road and found myself under a tangled … More

East Branch DuPage River Churchill Woods 40°F Calm A mild temperature cultivates an ideal setting for wildlife. There seems to … More