Blessings and Fears at Bullfrog Lake

Clouds are rolling in from the northwest. Diffused sunlight still sparkles and dances on top of Bullfrog Lake, despite all … More

Wolf Road Woods Watercolor Sketch

I escaped to the woods. I am on the hunt for I don’t know what. Will I find peace of … More

Oh tired and sleepy trees – wake up! It’s Spring! Winter’s death grip has finally loosened up in the Chicago … More

Bittersweet. The definition: Of pain and pleasure. For how can we know pleasure without knowing what pain is? We can’t. … More

Just as I started this sketch, an elderly couple sat at the picnic table to enjoy the surroundings of Swallow … More

Maple Lake A blustery day this was as I sat in my car and sketched from the parking area. I … More

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

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

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

The cold realities of winter did not hinder our love for art and nature. All eager participants showed up bright … More