What Am I?

UPDATE: Based on some unscientific web-surfing research, I’m pretty sure this is a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth! Here is some info … More

Let’s Paint Maple Lake East!

Let’s talk about the importance of using a sketch book before we paint. Using a sketch book on a regular … More

“Earth laughs in flowers…” Ralph Waldo Emerson Remember when I talked about the colors of a prairie? Look what grows … More

Spears Woods of the Palos Division Forest Preserves in Cook County, is one of my most favorite places to hike. … More

With his caramel and chocolate markings, this male Great Spangled Fritillary unknowingly blessed my hiking adventure by posing for me … More

After visiting Mr. Green Frog at the swamp, I was in a good summery mood, wanting to take some of … More

What are we looking at, green muck? Look closely, there’s a prince in there somewhere! Can you find him? There … More

Is that a flying yellow day lily? Nah, not a flying flower but a flying male American Goldfinch! He’s looking … More