When I am melancholy, I paint a tree. When I am sad, I paint a tree. And when I’m longing, … More
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Spring Sketch at Willoway Brook -watercolor and video
I would say that springtime in the Chicagoland area has been phenomenal this year. Around here, we usually go from … More
A Polyphemus Came to My House One Day
One day when I least expected it, I had a visitor from nature. I was sitting on the floor of … More
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
American White Pelican Watercolor
Was I seeing correctly? Was that a pelican on the water? A few days ago, on a spur, I drove … More
Turtle Without Time Watercolor
Ahhhh…To live like this one…basking in the sun without mind of time. There’s no room for a watch on his … More
Chipmunk Feast Watercolor
The rain hits my window and I give it my full attention. It does not come in a rude, forceful … More
Amber Jelly Roll in the Snow Watercolor
My hikes never cease to provide surprises, even some half buried in the snow. On this cold winter day I … More
Let’s Paint Christmas Birch Watercolor!
The setting sun beckoned my company for one last moment. The clouds declared a mood, consecrating these last seconds. I … More
Before the Snow Autumn Tree Watercolor
Today this tree is covered in white. It looks nothing like this painting. Perhaps there are a few less leaves … More
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