Sketch Class Results June 2012

Thunderstorms raced throughout the night before, leaving this morning’s sketch class pretty warm and steamy. It didn’t bother us a … More

Red Gate Woods Sketch

About a week ago, I made a mid-day hike in the summer heat at Red Gate Woods. Crazy? Maybe. I … More

Painting # 1 “Lakeside Pier” Image taken at Centennial Park in Orland Park, IL. Spring 2011. Pier and House will … More

No, it doesn’t have a disease. Yes, “EWWW” was my first response when I looked underneath the frond and realized … More

Last Saturday I had the chance to visit my old stomping grounds and have a picnic with a friend at … More

A little cold and a little gray….but that didn’t stop our fun at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center Sketch … More

There once was I time when I thought I had things figured out… “If I just put my mind to it … More

Just keeping it real folks. Remember how excited I was last summer to harvest black walnuts and how I can see … More

Last Saturday morning greeted us with a brisk biting wind and a mere 20°F. Brrrrrrr. We love nature but we’re … More

Oh the treasures in nature! How can I express such joy from my adventures in the woods with simple text? Not … More