Spring ephemeral (lasing a short time) wildflowers are making their appearance on the forest floor as we speak! But you … More
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A Red-breasted Nuthatch Said Hello
A Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) came by to say, “Hello.” In return I fed him suet. I quietly sat contemplating … More
Giant Puffball Mushroom Watercolor Sketch
On a dark forest floor, this mushroom was found. Almost comical upon first glance, as it is the size of … More
Autumn’s Pregame Watercolor
♪ ♫ ARE YOU READY FOR SOME AUTUMN?!? ♫ ♪ It’s coming! Autumn is around the corner and right now … More
Waterfall Glen in Watercolor Pencils
The air is heavy with humidity, the sun hot on your skin, but the rushing sound of water provides a … More
Soaked Pine Watercolor
The air is sweet green. It has been raining for two days and while most are scoffing, I welcome the … More
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 … More
Let’s Paint an Easy Winter Landscape Free Step by Step Watercolor
This is Let’s Paint Nature’s 500th post! To celebrate, let’s post a free step by step watercolor demonstration!!! And let … More
Male and Female Common Goldeneye Watercolor
Yesterday I went on a birding adventure at Red Oaks Nature Center with the DuPage Birding Club. Red Oaks is … More
Black Squirrel White Snow Watercolor
Black squirrels are not common in Chicago. I’ve only seen two in my lifetime, so you can imagine how jubilant … More
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