Category: Nature Sketching
Posted on December 15, 2018
by Christine
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The setting sun beckoned my company for one last moment. The clouds declared a mood, consecrating these last seconds. I was ordained a devotee. Such was my walk at dusk. This painting was inspired by a gorgeous sunset just the other day. You would… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint Christmas Birch Watercolor!”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, Nature Sketching, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, birch trees, free step by step painting demonstration, how to paint winter trees, how to paint with watercolors, nature, painting, watercolor, winter
Posted on December 23, 2017
by Christine
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Not only are the reeds frozen, but the animal tracks are too. Frozen in time. They tell a story which I love to read when hiking in nature. I have to put the pieces together from this story… whose tracks? When were they made?… Continue Reading “Reeds Frozen in Time Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, Landscape, nature, Nature Sketching, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: #letspaintnature, art, Artwork, fine art, hiking, journal, nature, painting, sketch, sketchbook, snow, watercolors, winter
Posted on November 19, 2017
by Christine
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To have patience. To lie in wait. This autumn magnolia tree already has it’s buds ready for next spring. Why does this happen? The tree’s buds are encased in a heavy fur scale, Soft on the outside with little silver hairs and extremely hard… Continue Reading “Magnolia Buds Lie in Wait Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, nature, Nature Sketching, Paint His Love, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, autumn, buds, journal, magnolia, magnolia tree, nature, painting, sketch, sketchbook, tree, watercolor
Posted on October 22, 2017
by Christine
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51°F Overcast, windy, rain. A hawk cry rings out under the heavy damp air. A red squirrel sits to peel the outer layer of a nut, unaffected by the rain. An intruder approaches… another red squirrel. This invasion results in a quick chase around… Continue Reading “Autumn Rain Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, nature, Nature Sketching, sketch book, sketchbook, storm, watercolor painting, watercolor sketching, weatherTags: art, Artwork, autumn, autumn rain, autumn tree, journal, nature, painting, rain, red squirrel, sketch, sketchbook, watercolor
Posted on September 24, 2017
by Christine
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Today, we are going to paint an orange kitty using watercolors. Pretty simple, but the end might scare you. Don’t let it! You can do this. I am using Hahnemühle‘s Leonardo 280 lbs matt watercolor paper, a heavy weight thick wonderful watercolor paper with much… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint an Orange Kitty – Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, Nature Sketching, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketching, wildlifeTags: art, art demo, art demonstration, Artwork, cat, cats, chat, free art lesson, how to paint a cat, how to paint a kitten, how to paint a kitty, painting, step by step, watercolor demonstration, watercolors
Posted on September 3, 2017
by Christine
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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”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, God, hiking, nature, Nature Sketching, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, crabapple lake, dove candy, journal, morton arboretum, nature, oak tree, painting, painting in nature, sketch, summer, watercolor sketch
Posted on August 27, 2017
by Christine
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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”
Category: art, Artwork, free art demonstration video, God, nature, Nature Sketching, VideosTags: art, art video, Artwork, birdhouse, Christ in the Wilderness, CITW, free art lesson, free art lesson video, free painting demonstration, how to, how to paint, how to paint a birdhouse, nature, pastel painting, soft pastels, video
Posted on August 18, 2017
by Christine
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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”
Category: art, Artwork, God, nature, Nature Sketching, Paint His Love, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: Alanna, art, dont give up, God, God loves you, journal, nature, painting, seek help, sketchbook, suicide prevention
Posted on July 23, 2017
by Christine
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93°F Hot Humid Journal Notes: I found a bench in the shade and it’s ALL MINE. I claim it. A healthy breeze keeps me comfortable, despite the heat. A charm of American goldfinches keeps my spirits exceptionally high as I notice their hilly flight… Continue Reading “All Things Tiny Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, nature, Nature Sketching, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, hiking, lisle IL, morton arboretum, nature, painting, pines, sketch book, sketchbook, sketching, watercolors
Posted on July 17, 2017
by Christine
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I was very fortunate to receive watercolor block samples from Hahnemühle USA out of Crystal Lake, IL, so that I can review them and inform my fellow watercolor artist friends how they preform. That’s you! What are watercolor blocks? Watercolor blocks are watercolor sheets,… Continue Reading “Difference Between Hahnemühle Watercolor Blocks Review”
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