Roots Exposed Watercolor

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

Free Encouraging Artwork

In this world we will have problems. That’s a guarantee. While we shouldn’t run to people to fix our problems, … More

Do you feel like sometimes you just need a little encouragement to get through the day? Me too. When I’m … More

The cemetery guaranteed a quiet visit. I parked on the side of the road and found myself under a tangled … More

Winter Music An overnight storm blankets the earth and covers each bough, each twig, But midday sun breaks snow’s grip. … More

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

Crabapple Lake Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL The midday sun did its best to melt the snow, But only the hilltops … More

Weathered Shelter, the defense against elements. From scorch of sun to bite of frost; From blast of wind to deluge … More

Raindrops pummeling onto the concrete outside my window awakens me from a deep sleep. My eyes open, but I do … More

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