Storm Over Orland Grasslands

Check out the gorgeous site at the Orland Grasslands this morning… Holy cow! What excitement! What beauty!!! I wonder what … More

Let’s Paint the Blue Dasher Dragonfly!

Remember we saw the blue dasher at Papoose Lake a few weeks ago? Let’s have a lot of fun by … More

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

I love watching people fish. Especially the type of fishing person that reminds me of my Grandpa; elderly, gentle, and … More

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

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

No, this isn’t a crazy green mess. This sketch contains a hidden pond, matter of fact, that is the name of … More

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

I was lucky enough to duck out of work a little earlier than normal. Yesssss! I love when that happens. … More

I took a few vacation days from work and today decided to get in a quick watercolor sketch. For just … More