It is a spiritual thing to walk in the woods while it rains. You are alone with your thoughts, the … More
Category: hiking
Great Horned Owl Watercolor
I’ve always wanted to see an owl in the wild while hiking. The natural way…not with a local bird group … More
Unbound and off trail – watercolor
Like many of you, I’m home bound. My state of Illinois issued an order last Friday that restricts residents from … More
Let’s Paint Deer Takes Flight Watercolor Sketch
Do you want to paint a quick watercolor sketch using only a few colors? Okay! Let’s go. Here are my … More
The Mute Colors of Winter – Watercolor
Immediately at the start of my hike, a single blue jay welcomes me with a loud reception. Smiling, I look … More
Autumn Storm Approaching – Nature Journal Club
You can hear the wheels of photosynthesis grinding slower. With every breeze carries with it a handful of leaves. They … More
Amazing Jewelweed Watercolor
Jewelweed is one amazing plant for many reasons. First, its beauty. Jewelweed flowers look like little trumpets hanging under leaves. … More
Lake Katherine Pine Watercolor
Even the pine reaches for the light. When I go to a location with sketching supplies in hand, how do … More
The Allure of Winter Weeds
Winter isn’t deprived of beauty. Yes, color is a little more drab but really, beauty is still all around us… … More
Pumpkin Spider Watercolor
I couldn’t time this if I had tried…just days before Halloween. My son and I went for a hike at … More