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Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
Category: Paint His Love
The Song of Spring Watercolor
To enjoy the song of spring, it cannot be played on an iPhone or any other artificial electronic device. That would be an insult to your ears. To see a male rose-breasted grosbeak look you in the eye and hear him bicker at you… Continue Reading “The Song of Spring Watercolor”
Incomplete Pine Watercolor
There is something sad about this incomplete pine. Or maybe it’s not sad at all, but I’m looking through sad eyes. I’m still processing the loss of a friend and I’m not going to lie, it does not get better with time. Especially when… Continue Reading “Incomplete Pine Watercolor”
Magnolia Buds Lie in Wait Watercolor
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”
Autumn Fog Watercolor
50°F Fog Sitting before the clearing open land distant autumn trees array like wallpaper. Fog descends along with my thoughts. Something about the clearing allows the thoughts to linger. A heavy idle. As darkness falls regret whispers taunting me with should have dones. Agony… Continue Reading “Autumn Fog Watercolor”
Autumn Begins Watercolor
And so it begins… Time cannot be undone. And the leaves cannot go back on the trees. But we can still move forward hand in hand with our Everlasting Father as He carries our hurts. Amen.
In Memoriam
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”
Forest Floor Mushrooms Watercolor Sketch
I have a choice. I can let worry hijack my thoughts or I can just say, no, to them. It’s an epiphany. What I find helpful is to journal about the worry and or anxiety, let it all out. And by journaling, I mean… Continue Reading “Forest Floor Mushrooms Watercolor Sketch”
The Bridge – Watercolor
62°F and very breezy. Somehow you don’t mind the wind when it’s mild, even if strong. I could sit here for hours. After only a few minutes, to my surprise, a flock of ducks descend on the water. But these are no common mallards.… Continue Reading “The Bridge – Watercolor”
Hidden Lake Watercolor – It is Well with My Soul
Driving home and not intending on stopping, something told me it was deeply necessary. Necessary because the world depends on it? Well, no. But rather necessary because my soul needed it. It’s been a while. But I don’t have time! Stop. But I’m expected… Continue Reading “Hidden Lake Watercolor – It is Well with My Soul”
Safe Space Watercolor
Weathered but strong for the moment A safe space made by man. Time and the elements will destroy But God in the heart of man, a safe space forevermore. For no force against can deploy. My watercolor was made from this picture I took… Continue Reading “Safe Space Watercolor”
Daily Verse
- Galatians 6:2“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
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