Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
Every time I begin a painting I ask myself, "What feeling are you trying to portray?" Do you remember the first time a chickadee surprised you on a tree branch? That instant feeling of delight? I want to capture that feeling and express it through the medium of watercolors or pastels. Or how about the cold blowing snows in … Continue reading Winter Tree Watercolors Plus Sound
Summer. In my area it is time for summer. That time of year when the days are long and hot, the nights are short and cool and the crickets sing a soothing song. In my backyard, I have a tiny patio with a small table, perfect for getting away. When I can't escape to the … Continue reading Summer Patio Sketch
Sit back and relax, enjoy the sights and sounds from Crooked Creek: play for creek sound I went for a hike last weekend armed and dangerous with my voice recorder. I couldn't resist stopping by the creek to get a 40 second sample of tranquility. Aahhhh.... Speaking of water...Here is an easy way to create … Continue reading Sounds from the Creek
This one is for all my nature lovin' friends.... I stumbled upon the greatest site, it allows you to make your own combination of nature sounds - FREE! The site is called sound sleeping and it gives you a "Drum Sleep Aid / Relaxation tool", with this, you can have several sounds going at once. While I do not care … Continue reading The Best Nature Sounds
