Maple Tapping Time – watercolor

March has a special place in my heart because, in my area, that’s when maple tapping happens! Did you know … More

Parking Lot Winter Tree

Sometimes you just don’t want to get out of the car. Maybe it’s cold, rainy, or maybe you just feel … More

I recently had the chance to escape to my favorite solitude retreat location: Christ in the Wilderness in Stockton, IL. … More

The cottonwood wasn’t angry, I was. Just the day before I had gotten into an argument with an in-law which … More

Let’s go hiking and painting at Churchill Woods. Come on… I’ll bring Oscar Mayer the dog and you bring yourself! … More

93°F Hot Humid Journal Notes: I found a bench in the shade and it’s ALL MINE. I claim it. A … More

Thunderstorms raced throughout the night before, leaving this morning’s sketch class pretty warm and steamy. It didn’t bother us a … More

It’s been a while, huh? After having the stomach virus, I managed to find a tiny piece of ice to fall … More

flora and fauna lake katherine sketch Do you want to go on a virtual field trip with me to Lake Katherine?!? Fascinating … More

Nov. 3, 2010 54°F, clouds coming from the west, wind Turtlehead Lake I find a group of trees along the … More