Posted on August 9, 2020
by Christine
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As the river flows A flight of tree swallows swirl. Zooming up, down, sideways fast. But the water striders below, On water they twirl. Zooming front and back, side to side fast. Yesterday I had the chance to ride my bike along the Fox… Continue Reading “Swallows and Striders on the Fox River Watercolor Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, sketchbook, watercolor sketching, watercolorsTags: art, fox river, Glenwood Forest Preserves, nature, nature journal, nature poems, nature poetry, poem, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, watercolors
Posted on December 3, 2015
by Christine
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Crabapple Lake Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL The midday sun did its best to melt the snow, But only the hilltops relented, exposing green of grass. Did remaining snow call in clouds for help? Thaw on pause… For now. The day before Thanksgiving my workplace… Continue Reading “Melting Snow at Crabapple Lake Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, God, Landscape, nature, Nature Sketching, Paint His Love, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, crabapple lake, faith, fear, fear not, God, Jesus, journal, morton arboretum, nature, nature poetry, painting, peace, poem, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, snow, watercolor, winter, worry
Posted on January 13, 2014
by Christine
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The blanket of snow tried to quiet you…but you wouldn’t have it. With frozen branches and stiff grasses, Your clamor wont quit! Oh frozen woods on thaw…make your sound bellow! This is Hidden Pond. In the winter time it is not so hidden. And… Continue Reading “Not So Hidden Pond Watercolor Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, nature, poetry, sketchbook, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, Christine Kane Art, ckane, hidden pond, nature, nature poetry, poem, poetry, pond, sketch, sketchbook, watercolor
Posted on March 12, 2012
by Christine
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Waterfall Glen is a small gem tucked away in the DuPage County Forest Preserves. It is near a 9 mile trail (that I did not walk) which surrounds Argonne Lab. Chicago is experiencing a very hot winter. Yes, hot. Believe it or not this week… Continue Reading “Waterfall Glen Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, hiking, nature, Nature Sketching, poetry, sketchbook, sketchbook in the field, watercolor sketching, weatherTags: argonne lab hiking, Christine Kane Art, ckane, dupage county forest preserve, hiking, nature poetry, pine plot, pine poem, pine trees, poem about pine trees, poetry, sketchbook, watercolor sketch, watercolor waterfall, waterfall glen