Eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is the earliest ephemeral spring wildflower to appear. Yes, this odd plant is a wildflower! … More
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Let’s Paint Deer Takes Flight Watercolor Sketch
Do you want to paint a quick watercolor sketch using only a few colors? Okay! Let’s go. Here are my … More
Little Leaved Linden and Nature Journal Club – 3 New Artists
Yes, I’m obsessed with trees. Especially in autumn, my favorite season. Each with its own character, saying something different, they … More
Autumn Storm Approaching – Nature Journal Club
You can hear the wheels of photosynthesis grinding slower. With every breeze carries with it a handful of leaves. They … More
The Importance of Keeping a Nature Journal
On its own this particular journal page is not that significant. It’s a recording of my encounter with a cedar … More
Let’s Paint a Simple Sloppy Sketch
When I speak with adults who want to paint but cannot seem to start there always seems to be the … More
Amazing Jewelweed Watercolor
Jewelweed is one amazing plant for many reasons. First, its beauty. Jewelweed flowers look like little trumpets hanging under leaves. … More
Leisurely Bike Path Break Watercolor
I took my bike on a nice long ride. When riding, I become a child again. Downhills are my favorite, … More
Handsome Jack Watercolor
There he is…. handsome Jack. I tell you the truth, no matter how many times I find this spring ephemeral … 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