For the Love of Winter Trees

Winter brings out the true character of a tree, exposing every branch, every twig. It reveals the very essence, divulges … More

Goldfinches in their Winter Wear Watercolor – Free Download

Goldfinch feathers molt into a drab olive green/brown color for winter. Many people upon seeing them assume they are looking … More

The Chicago area has been hit by two significant snow storms since winter started. I love snow. Not only is … More

Green Valley Forest Preserves 32°F mostly sunny, brisk wind When my nerves become anxious and I recognize that prickly, edgy … More

It is time once again. I felt it stir within, an urgency to go back. A time to retreat. As … More

There are miracles in just about everything. For example, think of the growing process in which these gourds and pumpkin … More

As the leaves blow by and the air turns slightly cooler, I know it’s a race against time. Autumn is … More

I love painting mushrooms, but not eating them. I think they’re beautiful and fascinating and you can never predict exactly … More

08-28-2016 (Sun) 88°F Rain. Beautiful rain. Straight down it was…no meandering, no skewing, no divergence, no wind. Tapping on leaves … More

I’m having a difficult time feeling as alive as summer does. That’s as honest as the sun is hot. I … More