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Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
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Unbound and off trail – watercolor
Like many of you, I’m home bound. My state of Illinois issued an order last Friday that restricts residents from venturing out except for necessary grocery trips or doctor visits. But Governor Pritzker said the magic words on television last Friday: “You many go… Continue Reading “Unbound and off trail – watercolor”
Where Mossy Things Grow Watercolor
Deep in a dark moist forest, it lives where the mossy things grow. It needs rain… it needs time… a little bit of quiet… and a secret spot to sprout. Hiding in a crevasse, surrounded by lush green carpet, it tries not to call… Continue Reading “Where Mossy Things Grow Watercolor”
Fern Moss and Shelf Mushroom Watercolor
45°F cold rain I am wearing my rain gear with layers of clothing bundled underneath as I walk on a grassy trail laced with mud. I don’t mind the mud nor do I mind the cold drizzle on my face. In a lifetime of… Continue Reading “Fern Moss and Shelf Mushroom Watercolor”
Amber Jelly Fungus, Lichen, and Moss, Watercolor Sketch
Beautiful parasites. Look closely at nature. There’s life everywhere. There’s a plan. Take your time when inspecting, like you have all the time in the world. Time? Throw away that watch. Stop checking your cell phone…. Get lost in exploration. Winter has some secret… Continue Reading “Amber Jelly Fungus, Lichen, and Moss, Watercolor Sketch”
Arrowhead Lake Sunset Sketch
A reprieve from winter, a welcomed mild day…how lovely! Yesterday I made a quick stop at Arrowhead Lake. The sun, enveloped in a slight haze and in the company of dark blue clouds, sets behind the trees, giving me a peek-a-boo yellow surprise in between… Continue Reading “Arrowhead Lake Sunset Sketch”
Class at Sagawau
I’m currently studying to become a Master Naturalist in the state of Illinois, a class which takes us to various locations to study different subjects. Today we were at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, studying ornithology. Oooo birds! This morning we went for a bird hike and… Continue Reading “Class at Sagawau”
Daily Verse
- Matthew 22:37-39“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
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