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Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
Category: God
Autumn Fog Watercolor
50°F Fog Sitting before the clearing open land distant autumn trees array like wallpaper. Fog descends along with my thoughts. Something about the clearing allows the thoughts to linger. A heavy idle. As darkness falls regret whispers taunting me with should have dones. Agony… Continue Reading “Autumn Fog Watercolor”
Autumn Begins Watercolor
And so it begins… Time cannot be undone. And the leaves cannot go back on the trees. But we can still move forward hand in hand with our Everlasting Father as He carries our hurts. Amen.
Mighty Oaks Watercolor Sketch
On the advice of a Dove Candy wrapper (sea salt caramel & dark chocolate), I got lost on purpose…. Swallows dance above Crabapple Lake. Even though it is an overcast day, I can still see their shadow on the surface of the lake as… Continue Reading “Mighty Oaks Watercolor Sketch”
Let’s Paint a Birdhouse on Wire Fence Speed Demo VIDEO
Last June I went to Christ in the Wilderness for a 4 day retreat. Every time I visit, I’m rewarded with beautiful solitude, majestic nature, the ability to think and pray. It is like a spiritual renewal or refreshing. God works in mysterious ways… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint a Birdhouse on Wire Fence Speed Demo VIDEO”
In Memoriam
It is with a broken heart and many tears that I announce the passing of a dear friend, sister in Christ, and painting buddy, Alanna. I met Alanna 7 years ago when she contacted me through this site. She LOVES to paint and wanted… Continue Reading “In Memoriam”
Forest Floor Mushrooms Watercolor Sketch
I have a choice. I can let worry hijack my thoughts or I can just say, no, to them. It’s an epiphany. What I find helpful is to journal about the worry and or anxiety, let it all out. And by journaling, I mean… Continue Reading “Forest Floor Mushrooms Watercolor Sketch”
The Bridge – Watercolor
62°F and very breezy. Somehow you don’t mind the wind when it’s mild, even if strong. I could sit here for hours. After only a few minutes, to my surprise, a flock of ducks descend on the water. But these are no common mallards.… Continue Reading “The Bridge – Watercolor”
Hidden Lake Watercolor – It is Well with My Soul
Driving home and not intending on stopping, something told me it was deeply necessary. Necessary because the world depends on it? Well, no. But rather necessary because my soul needed it. It’s been a while. But I don’t have time! Stop. But I’m expected… Continue Reading “Hidden Lake Watercolor – It is Well with My Soul”
For the Love of Winter Trees
Winter brings out the true character of a tree, exposing every branch, every twig. It reveals the very essence, divulges hidden secrets, and leaves you in a trance as you try to follow one branch with your eyes…from the trunk to the very tip… Continue Reading “For the Love of Winter Trees”
Safe Space Watercolor
Weathered but strong for the moment A safe space made by man. Time and the elements will destroy But God in the heart of man, a safe space forevermore. For no force against can deploy. My watercolor was made from this picture I took… Continue Reading “Safe Space Watercolor”
Daily Verse
- 1 Chronicles 16:8“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
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