Lake Katherine Pine Watercolor

Even the pine reaches for the light. When I go to a location with sketching supplies in hand, how do … More

Lesser Scaup Watercolor Sketch

While at Lake Katherine a while ago, I noticed some ducks that looked like loons from far away. I knew … More

We gather to cleanse ourselves from a stressful week by sketching nature. To be fully present in this moment, under … More

Saturday morning was a bit brisk, but that didn’t stop this nature loving crowd (Alanna, Katie, Tommy), from hiking on … More

The wind, being an advocate for winter, wants to strip the autumn trees clean. I the observer, while appreciating the … More

flora and fauna lake katherine sketch Do you want to go on a virtual field trip with me to Lake Katherine?!? Fascinating … More

Lake Kathrine Spring watercolor sketch Tender. Tender is the color of spring. Tender is the touch of the gentle breeze … More

Not feeling well, but desperately wanting to sketch, I stopped by Lake Katherine to do a quick one while sitting in my … More

This is a European Alder tree, Alnus glutinosa, growing along side of Lake Katherine. What caught my attention was the … More

Today I had the chance to be at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights, IL. It has been raining for hours, … More