I take the yellow trail towards the shelter (one of only a few remaining in the Cook County Forest Preserves). False … More
Category: hiking
August 2011 Sketch Class Results
The group, 10 including myself, was the biggest we’ve ever had and on a morning like this one, it couldn’t have … More
Nature at Lake Katherine Sketch
flora and fauna lake katherine sketch Do you want to go on a virtual field trip with me to Lake Katherine?!? Fascinating … More
July 2011 Sketch Class Results
July’s sketch class was a success. We had such a wonderful artistic fellowship while discovering nature. After a short walk … More
July 2011 Sketch Class this Saturday
It’s SO MUCH FUN!!! *shouting* Interested in learning how to sketch nature with watercolors but don’t know how to begin? … More
How to Paint a Summer Tree in Watercolors VIDEO
For all those who would like a little demonstration on how to paint a tree with foliage here is a … More
Organ-Pipe Mud Dauber Nest Sketch
To go exploring wild and free, with not one care in the world… oh I wish you can experience this … More
Sketch Class Results May 2011
Saturday we woke up to a very threatening sky. Dark and ominous. Ready to unleash buckets of rain? We didn’t know…but … More
Lake Kathrine Spring Sketch
Lake Kathrine Spring watercolor sketch Tender. Tender is the color of spring. Tender is the touch of the gentle breeze … More
Sketchbook Hiking: McClaughrey VIDEO
Do you want to go on a hike with me at McClaughrey Springs Woods? We’ll find some woodland wildflowers and … More