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Chorus Frogs Sing – Watercolor
That song.The chant of chorus frogs that stops you in your tracks as you hike in the woods. Such a bold sound coming from such a tiny frog…so small your eyes can’t find them even if you try and I did try. When you… Continue Reading “Chorus Frogs Sing – Watercolor”
Handsome Jack Watercolor
There he is…. handsome Jack. I tell you the truth, no matter how many times I find this spring ephemeral wildflower, it always stops me in my tracks and takes my breath away. Jack in the pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) seems like an exotic species… Continue Reading “Handsome Jack Watercolor”
Let’s Paint a Prairie Trillium Spring Wildflower!
Spring ephemeral (lasing a short time) wildflowers are making their appearance on the forest floor as we speak! But you must seek them out now, for soon the leaves on the trees will be fully developed and the shade wont support them. This video… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint a Prairie Trillium Spring Wildflower!”
The Song of Spring Watercolor
To enjoy the song of spring, it cannot be played on an iPhone or any other artificial electronic device. That would be an insult to your ears. To see a male rose-breasted grosbeak look you in the eye and hear him bicker at you… Continue Reading “The Song of Spring Watercolor”
The Bridge – Watercolor
62°F and very breezy. Somehow you don’t mind the wind when it’s mild, even if strong. I could sit here for hours. After only a few minutes, to my surprise, a flock of ducks descend on the water. But these are no common mallards.… Continue Reading “The Bridge – Watercolor”
String of Diamonds Watercolor
Did you ever hear someone groan when it started to rain? “Oh MAN!” They might sigh, “Why does it have to rain? It messes up my day. I hate rain.” Oh, but the beauty! So gentle, so rare…..if you look for it. See past… Continue Reading “String of Diamonds Watercolor”
Robin’s Miracle Watercolor Sketch
Amazing work, that’s done by hand less wonders. So graceful the bed which to incubate life. I’m in awe. This nest was built on my friend’s gutter right by her front door. She has a mirror that looks like a dentist’s tool, which she… Continue Reading “Robin’s Miracle Watercolor Sketch”
Soft Spring and Lonely Bench Watercolor
Wouldn’t you like to sit for a bit? Actually, I would like to sit for a while. But a storm is brewing, traveling at its storm speed. So sitting will have to wait, lonely bench. I’ll come back to you. I know where you… Continue Reading “Soft Spring and Lonely Bench Watercolor”
Struggling Spring Sketch
Spring 2014 A struggle to wiggle free from winter’s grasp As any warm day is promptly choked And spring relents, refusing to quarrel Aloof in reverie… Are not the wildflowers underground awaiting? Awake spring for good! Gather your strength. Attack with your might. Alleviate… Continue Reading “Struggling Spring Sketch”
Sketch Class Results March 2012
A little cold and a little gray….but that didn’t stop our fun at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center Sketch Class! I saw a notification on the Illinois Bird List website that a pair of Osprey were building a nest on the platform in… Continue Reading “Sketch Class Results March 2012”
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