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Posted on August 24, 2020
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Posted on August 9, 2020
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As the river flows A flight of tree swallows swirl. Zooming up, down, sideways fast. But the water striders below, On water they twirl. Zooming front and back, side to side fast. Yesterday I had the chance to ride my bike along the Fox… Continue Reading “Swallows and Striders on the Fox River Watercolor Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, sketchbook, watercolor sketching, watercolorsTags: art, fox river, Glenwood Forest Preserves, nature, nature journal, nature poems, nature poetry, poem, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, watercolors
Posted on July 21, 2019
by Christine
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Deep in a dark moist forest, it lives where the mossy things grow. It needs rain… it needs time… a little bit of quiet… and a secret spot to sprout. Hiding in a crevasse, surrounded by lush green carpet, it tries not to call… Continue Reading “Where Mossy Things Grow Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, poetry, sketchbook, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, journal, moss, mushroom, nature, poem, poetry, sketchbook, watercolors
Posted on October 14, 2018
by Christine
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The way loss of autumn leaves is not a reason to fret. The way nakedness of tree is no cause for alarm. The way color drains from grass is not a concern. The way summer birds disappear is not anguish. For hope in things… Continue Reading “Unfailing Hope Autumnal Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, God, nature, poetry, sketchbookTags: art, Artwork, autumn, korean ash, nature, painting, poem, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, tree, watercolor
Posted on November 4, 2017
by Christine
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50°F Fog Sitting before the clearing open land distant autumn trees array like wallpaper. Fog descends along with my thoughts. Something about the clearing allows the thoughts to linger. A heavy idle. As darkness falls regret whispers taunting me with should have dones. Agony… Continue Reading “Autumn Fog Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, God, nature, Paint His Love, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, autumn, autumn trees, fog, God, help, Jesus, journal, nature, poem, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, watercolor
Posted on September 17, 2017
by Christine
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And so it begins… Time cannot be undone. And the leaves cannot go back on the trees. But we can still move forward hand in hand with our Everlasting Father as He carries our hurts. Amen.
Category: art, Artwork, butterfly, God, nature, Paint His Love, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: Alanna, art, Artwork, autumn, fine art, God, journal, nature, painting, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, Time, watercolor
Posted on November 6, 2016
by Christine
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Weathered but strong for the moment A safe space made by man. Time and the elements will destroy But God in the heart of man, a safe space forevermore. For no force against can deploy. My watercolor was made from this picture I took… Continue Reading “Safe Space Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, God, nature, Paint His Love, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketching, wildlifeTags: art, Artwork, birdhouse watercolor, God, nature, poetry, sketchbook, watercolor
Posted on December 3, 2015
by Christine
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Crabapple Lake Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL The midday sun did its best to melt the snow, But only the hilltops relented, exposing green of grass. Did remaining snow call in clouds for help? Thaw on pause… For now. The day before Thanksgiving my workplace… Continue Reading “Melting Snow at Crabapple Lake Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, God, Landscape, nature, Nature Sketching, Paint His Love, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, crabapple lake, faith, fear, fear not, God, Jesus, journal, morton arboretum, nature, nature poetry, painting, peace, poem, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, snow, watercolor, winter, worry
Posted on November 12, 2015
by Christine
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Weathered Shelter, the defense against elements. From scorch of sun to bite of frost; From blast of wind to deluge of cloudburst This haven worn by diligence, Protects. Nature does not relent, Sweet but fierce, Power by intent. Some say the signs are in… Continue Reading “Weathered Nesting Box Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, Nature Sketching, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, autumn, birdhouse, nature, painting, poem, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, watercolor
Posted on October 27, 2015
by Christine
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Raindrops pummeling onto the concrete outside my window awakens me from a deep sleep. My eyes open, but I do not want to move. This time is to be treasured. I will not let that voice which asks, “What time is it?”, steal this… Continue Reading “Rainy Autumn Morning Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, nature, Nature Sketching, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, storm, watercolor painting, watercolor sketching, weatherTags: art, Artwork, autumn, autumn tree, journal, nature, poem, poetry, rain, sketch, sketchbook, watercolor, weather