Crabapple Lake Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL The midday sun did its best to melt the snow, But only the hilltops…
Weathered Nesting Box Watercolor
Weathered Shelter, the defense against elements. From scorch of sun to bite of frost; From blast of wind to deluge…
Rainy Autumn Morning Watercolor
Raindrops pummeling onto the concrete outside my window awakens me from a deep sleep. My eyes open, but I do…
Clarity in the Clearing – CITW Part 3 Final
I woke on my second day to bird chatter. At the feeder, 4 house sparrows (♂♀), 3 black capped chickadees,…
Stormy Welcome, CITW Part 2
Arriving on the first day, I was greeted by a gentle storm. I love storms. I love the excitement and…
My Strategic Withdrawal, CITW Part 1
Sometimes in life you need to retreat. You need to reach over and hit the pause button so that you…
Sultry Summer Sketch
With a burning 93 degree hot sun on hot skin turning red, shelter was a must. Without it this sketch…
Scrawny Pine Watercolor Sketch
The section of park that grows wild and free gets my attention. Meandering through the field, I’m delighted by a…
Tiny Tree Frog Watercolor
A hard rain unleashed in a matter of seconds. Suddenly the ground was moving with what I thought were crickets.…
Deep Forest Waterfall Watercolor
The chilled air is moist in the deep dark forest. The trail is lengthy and all you see are trees,…