Male Chickweed Moth

I found this handsome fellow on the back splash of my stove. He might be snacking on some bacon grease (just … More

Female Goldfinch on Coneflower Sketch

In my backyard I have a purple coneflower bush that I love. At this time of the year however, you are … More

Let’s Paint the Harvest Moon Kitty!

I’m so excited for autumn (my favorite season), that this next painting came right out of my head. OK, this … More

Let’s Paint the Green Frog at Papoose Lake!

Remember the little green frog we found at Papoose Lake? He’s so cute! My daughter named him Bart. Bartholomew Green … More

Papoose Lake Fun

Recently I stopped at Papoose Lake to have some fun. Oh what fun I did have for sure! Papoose Lake … More

Backyard Birds Sketch

I love my backyard. It’s my little oasis, a place to escape to and run away from the world. I … More

Let’s Paint a Phoebe Nest with Babies!

Before we begin, let me show you what else I found in the Teason Woods, part of Chicago’s  Cook County … More

Let’s Paint a Baby Robin!

Oh Boy! Remember the photo of the little baby robin that we took last week? Let’s make a little painting … More

Let’s Hike at Swallow Cliff South

We’ve been doing a lot of painting and little hiking, so get your hiking boots on and come with me … More

Northern Flicker Sketch

Oh BOY! Look who came to visit me. It’s a male northern flicker and he is eating ants in my … More