Tag: spider

Black and Yellow Argiope Watercolor

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Christine

I’m sorry to some that may be squeamish about spiders, but hold on…give her a chance! She has her best dress on. And look at those long black gloves on her hands…so classy! My place of employment is hosting field trips for grade school… Continue Reading “Black and Yellow Argiope Watercolor”

Category: art, nature, sketchbook, watercolorsTags: nature, sketch, sketchbook, spider, watercolors

Seek and You Will Find

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Christine

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One of my favorite past-times while hiking in the woods, is to take pictures of the inside of tree cavities. Oh how exciting! I want to know what is inside, but I’m way too big to get in there. Who lives in tree cavities?… Continue Reading “Seek and You Will Find”

Category: Chicago, hiking, nature, wildlifeTags: hiking, spider, tree cavity, tree hole, what is in the tree hole, wildlife that lives in trees

What’s in the Winter Woods?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Christine

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It’s cloudy, lightly snowing and 25°F. Of all the places on the earth, where do you wish to be the most? Why in the woods of course! Deep in the woods…I don’t blame you… For when you are in the woods on a magical… Continue Reading “What’s in the Winter Woods?”

Category: Chicago, Landscape, nature, weatherTags: Cook County Forest Preserves, spider, winter