Of Pain and Pleasure Sketch

Bittersweet. The definition: Of pain and pleasure. For how can we know pleasure without knowing what pain is? We can’t. … More

Autumn Thunderstorm and Tree Sketch

There’s something about a black autumn sky behind brilliant leaves. I love when menacing clouds gather, they seem to illuminate … More

This watercolor was done from a friend’s photo of a felled log in the woods. I love how little seedlings … More

Maple Lake A blustery day this was as I sat in my car and sketched from the parking area. I … More

Saturday morning was a bit brisk, but that didn’t stop this nature loving crowd (Alanna, Katie, Tommy), from hiking on … More

Here we go folks! If you are in the Chicagoland area and want to sketch and hike. This group is for … More

Horsetail Lake Well friends, without going through all the details, I have to say I’ve been going through some really … More

Snail Home Front Door watercolor on hot press paper 4×5 click here to purchase original click here to purchase greeting … More

Last weekend I had the chance to take a road trip to Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL. It’s … More

Flight When on my bicycle I am the swallow. The wheels are my wings Propelling me faster. Swooping, swaying, hugging … More