Do you remember my hike at Bullfrog Lake after an intense but brief storm? Well, one tree in particular caught … More
Category: Landscape
Bullfrog Lake After Storm Watercolor
09-18-2010 66°F thunder storm, cool breeze Bullfrog Lake Goldenrods nod in the meadow after a quick but intense thunderstorm rolls through, leaving … More
Let’s Paint Trees at Dusk!
You are going to like this step-by-step pastel demonstration of how to paint trees at dusk! This may be a … More
Obedient Plant Sketch
Last week while hiking I stumbled upon obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana), in a small field near water. This is the time … More
August Sketch Class Results
On Saturday August 28th, another successful sketch class was held at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center in Willow Springs, … More
Nature Bookmarks Available
I love to read! Just about every night before bed, I try to get a few pages done. I also … More
Hike & Sketch at Lake Katherine
Today I had the chance to be at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights, IL. It has been raining for hours, … More
Let’s Paint a Summer Tree!
Yesterday I visited Papoose Lake in Palos Park, IL., part of Cook County’s protected Forest Preserves. I fell in love with … More
Class at Sagawau
I’m currently studying to become a Master Naturalist in the state of Illinois, a class which takes us to various … More
Oh the Blessings of Spring Sketch
The redbuds flaunt above, While the bluebells boast below. As if a competition, a race to allure the viewer… I the … More
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