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Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
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July 2011 Sketch Class Results
July’s sketch class was a success. We had such a wonderful artistic fellowship while discovering nature. After a short walk from the nature center, we settled in by the slough to take in the amazing view. The dead trees across the slough caught my… Continue Reading “July 2011 Sketch Class Results”
Sketch Class Results May 2011
Saturday we woke up to a very threatening sky. Dark and ominous. Ready to unleash buckets of rain? We didn’t know…but we took our chances anyway. And OH BOY I’m glad we did, because the rain held off right up until the end! Whooo Hoooo! Sketch… Continue Reading “Sketch Class Results May 2011”
Let’s Paint a Female Sparrow!
Oh boy! Spring is finally here, the birds are chirping like crazy, and I can’t get enough of the very common house sparrow! Here is the beautiful Ms. Sparrow. Not the best most clearest picture…I admit, but watch how we turn a lemon into… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint a Female Sparrow!”
Let’s Paint the Poplar Tree!
This is a picture I took about two years ago at Spears Woods. I’m not 100% sure this is a poplar tree, but I love its shape. It’s super tall and it’s the only one like it around. One interesting thing I learned is… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint the Poplar Tree!”
Sketchbook Hiking: Spears Woods VIDEO
Well friends, here it is! Finally! Sit back and relax and enjoy a short hike at Spears Woods before we do a step-by-step watercolor sketch demonstration. Why are we hiking before we paint? Well, I really want to invite the viewer to make a… Continue Reading “Sketchbook Hiking: Spears Woods VIDEO”
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- Hebrews 4:12“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
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