Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
While at Lake Katherine a while ago, I noticed some ducks that looked like loons from far away. I knew they weren't loons, so I took a picture intending on looking it up later. Wouldn't you know it, my memory card was NOT in my camera and since the cord is long gone...getting that picture … Continue reading Lesser Scaup Watercolor Sketch
We gather to cleanse ourselves from a stressful week by sketching nature. To be fully present in this moment, under the sun, in full view of the wildlife, and to slowly breath in the crisp air, is no small event. These few hours are precious as we collect the images of this day in our … Continue reading Sketch Class Results Lake Katherine March 2013
Saturday morning was a bit brisk, but that didn't stop this nature loving crowd (Alanna, Katie, Tommy), from hiking on this frosty autumn morning at Lake Katherine! I'm so glad I started this group, it will help bring me back to sketching on a regular base, while gathering with friends. We took a hike around … Continue reading Sketch Class Results Lake Katherine
Lake Kathrine Spring watercolor sketchTender. Tender is the color of spring. Tender is the touch of the gentle breeze on my cheek. Tender are the babies which are born. Tender are the blossoms: pink, white, and blue. Do you know what's not tender in spring? Males protecting their territories! No tender, gentleness there. Yesterday I … Continue reading Lake Kathrine Spring Sketch
I try to take my sketching supplies where ever I go. I have a canvas bag that I keep in the car. I don't always have time, nor do I feel like painting everyday, but it's there just in case. On a quick visit to Lake Katherine in Palos Heights, I felt the need... I … Continue reading Lake Katherine and Heron Sketch
