Sketch Class Saturday

“There’s nothing free in life.” Said the pessimist. OH, YES THERE IS!!! Just a friendly reminder, this Saturday is the … More

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I love to read! Just about every night before bed, I try to get a few pages done. I also … More

Oh boy! You are really going to love this step-by-step watercolor demonstration on how to paint a female Eastern Pondhawk … More

I’ve kept a little secret. I am proud to announce a phenology art project that I have been working on for … More

Today was the sketchcrawl at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center. We had a very small group (2 people), but … More

Last week I made a visit to a local retention pond, turned park and made a quick sketch. Centennial Park … More

This is a European Alder tree, Alnus glutinosa, growing along side of Lake Katherine. What caught my attention was the … More

Do you feel helpless when you watch the news and see the continuing oil spill for the millionth day and … More

What is it about the sound of trickling water? How can such an element possess the power of tranquility? It … More

Journal entry: 6-16-2010 85°F mostly sunny, light breeze Country Lane Woods, Cook County Forest Preserves Zone 6 The mosquitoes are … More