Mighty Oaks Watercolor Sketch

On the advice of a Dove Candy wrapper (sea salt caramel & dark chocolate), I got lost on purpose…. Swallows … More

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 … More

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

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

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

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

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

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

I woke on my second day to bird chatter. At the feeder, 4 house sparrows (♂♀), 3 black capped chickadees, … More

Arriving on the first day, I was greeted by a gentle storm. I love storms. I love the excitement and … More