East Branch DuPage River Watercolor Sketch

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

Melting Snow at Crabapple Lake Watercolor

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

Arriving on the first day, I was greeted by a gentle storm. I love storms. I love the excitement and … More

Sometimes in life you need to retreat. You need to reach over and hit the pause button so that you … More

With a burning 93 degree hot sun on hot skin turning red, shelter was a must. Without it this sketch … More

The section of park that grows wild and free gets my attention. Meandering through the field, I’m delighted by a … More

A hard rain unleashed in a matter of seconds. Suddenly the ground was moving with what I thought were crickets. … More