Posted on July 16, 2011
by Christine
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For all those who would like a little demonstration on how to paint a tree with foliage here is a video. Because of length they are split up in two sections. Enjoy! 1 of 2 (9 mins) 2 of 2 (7 mins)
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, hiking, nature, Nature Sketching, sketchbook, Videos, watercolor sketchingTags: dupage river trail, free watercolor lesson video, how to paint a tree, how to paint foliage, how to paint watercolor trees, step-by-step watercolor tree demonstration, summer tree, summer tree sketch, tree sketch, watercolor, watercolor sketch
Posted on April 7, 2011
by Christine
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Last Friday I had the chance for a quick escape. I am always amazed at how quickly my mood can be uplifted, just by sitting for a few moments in nature. Anyway, the sky was heavy and the ground soaked from an afternoon passing… Continue Reading “Stormy Spring Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, God, Landscape, nature, Nature Sketching, sketchbook, sketchbook in the field, storm, weatherTags: anthropomorphism, art, Artwork, Christine Kane Art, ckane, dark clouds, ephesians 3:17-18, faith, God, rain, roots, sketch of storm, sketchbook, spring art, spring sketch, strength, strong roots, tree sketch, trees, watercolor sketch, watercolor tree sketch, weather
Posted on July 6, 2010
by Christine
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This is a European Alder tree, Alnus glutinosa, growing along side of Lake Katherine. What caught my attention was the fruits growing near the top. From a distance, I thought they were berries however, when I inspected them up close, I found some neat… Continue Reading “Alder Tree Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, Nature Sketching, sketchbook, sketchbook in the fieldTags: alder fruit, alder leaf, alder sketch, alder watercolor, alnus glutinosa, art, black alder, Christine Kane Art, ckane, european alder, invasive alder, invasive species, lake katherine, lake katherine sketch, nature, sketchbook, tree sketch, watercolor sketch, watercolor tree
Posted on July 22, 2009
by Christine
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve been super, super busy lately! Isn’t summer the time to take it easy and slow down…what the heck? Anyway, I haven’t painted or sketched in a long time (5 days!). I think I feel shaky? Oh, and… Continue Reading “Hidden Pond Tree Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, nature, Nature Sketching, sketchbookTags: ash tree, Christine Kane Art, ckane, hickory hills, hidden pond, sketch, sketchbook, tree sketch, watercolor sketch