On the advice of a Dove Candy wrapper (sea salt caramel & dark chocolate), I got lost on purpose…. Swallows … More
Tag: watercolor sketch
Difference Between Hahnemühle Watercolor Blocks Review
I was very fortunate to receive watercolor block samples from Hahnemühle USA out of Crystal Lake, IL, so that I … More
Sultry Summer Sketch
With a burning 93 degree hot sun on hot skin turning red, shelter was a must. Without it this sketch … More
Sketch Class Results Lyman Woods Downers Grove
This month, at the suggestion of a sketch group member, we decided to meet at Lyman Woods in Downer’s Grove, … More
Sketch Class Results Lake Katherine March 2013
We gather to cleanse ourselves from a stressful week by sketching nature. To be fully present in this moment, under … More
Stream and Bridge Watercolor Sketch – Waterfall Glen
This is down stream from Waterfall Glen. You might remember last year’s sketch in the springtime. With this sketch, I … More
Dried Winter Wildflower and Weeds Sketch
Last week I ordered the book, Weeds and Wildflowers in Winter, by Lauren Brown. I can never have enough field … More
Maple Lake Watercolor Sketch
Maple Lake A blustery day this was as I sat in my car and sketched from the parking area. I … More
Roadtrip to Starved Rock and Sketch
Last weekend I had the chance to take a road trip to Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL. It’s … More
Tree Swallow Sketch and Poem
Flight When on my bicycle I am the swallow. The wheels are my wings Propelling me faster. Swooping, swaying, hugging … More