My son has a way with animals. They seem to come to him all the time. I however, do not…
Who’s the Dark Brown Duck?
In this picture from Lake Katherine I have a male mallard (right) with a head injury (see next picture), but…
Lake Katherine Wildlife
Lake Katherine is a quiet little nature oasis in the middle of Palos Heights, IL. It’s a nice get-a-way when you’re…
Let’s Paint the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak!
Remember my lovely visitor Mr. Rose-Breasted Grosbeak? Well I think you will be surprised at how easy he is to…
Hen and Chicks Sketch
Hen and Chick Sketch Did you ever find yourself at work dreaming about 50 million other things you would rather…
Let’s Paint the White Trout Lily!
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there. For your present, I am going to show you how to…
Snake in the Woods Sketch
“You’re such a snake!” Why does the idea of a snake conjure fear and evil? Could it be the story…
Tender Peony Shoots Sketch
In my backyard I have a 7 year old peony bush. I love it so much! It definitely is the…
Let’s Paint a White Throated Sparrow!
Well, I fell in love with these little suckers ever since I saw them the other day. So let’s paint…
Parenthood
I have a house sparrow couple residing in my backyard birdhouse right now as we speak. They have already constructed the…
Let's Paint Nature! 