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Mighty Oaks Watercolor Sketch
On the advice of a Dove Candy wrapper (sea salt caramel & dark chocolate), I got lost on purpose…. Swallows dance above Crabapple Lake. Even though it is an overcast day, I can still see their shadow on the surface of the lake as… Continue Reading “Mighty Oaks 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 can review them and inform my fellow watercolor artist friends how they preform. That’s you! What are watercolor blocks? Watercolor blocks are watercolor sheets,… Continue Reading “Difference Between Hahnemühle Watercolor Blocks Review”
Sultry Summer Sketch
With a burning 93 degree hot sun on hot skin turning red, shelter was a must. Without it this sketch would not exist. Funny how the swallows don’t mind the heat as they zigzag above the water. Nor do the egrets mind standing under… Continue Reading “Sultry Summer Sketch”
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, IL, for our sketchbook MeetUp class. What a tiny gem! And crawling with springtime woodland wildflowers right now! Prairie Trillium Lily of the Valley… Continue Reading “Sketch Class Results Lyman Woods Downers Grove”
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 the sun, in full view of the wildlife, and to slowly breath in the crisp air, is no small event. These few hours are… Continue Reading “Sketch Class Results Lake Katherine March 2013”
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 tried to get layer upon layer of watercolor distant trees to convey depth. I also love the way the stream is partially frozen, the… Continue Reading “Stream and Bridge Watercolor Sketch – Waterfall Glen”
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 books. I’m a field book addict 😉 Anyway, what did I have to do immediately?!? Collect some samples of course! Here are my samples.… Continue Reading “Dried Winter Wildflower and Weeds Sketch”
Maple Lake Watercolor Sketch
Maple Lake A blustery day this was as I sat in my car and sketched from the parking area. I was waaaaay under dressed to be sitting outside for an hour painting. It was very windy, so windy that the waters were choppy and… Continue Reading “Maple Lake Watercolor Sketch”
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 the perfect get-a-way…not too far…not too close…1.5 hours from home is just right. I had the day planned (so I thought) by printing out a… Continue Reading “Roadtrip to Starved Rock and Sketch”
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 curves… The wind rushes through my hair. Faster. Faster. O tree swallow who needs no heap of metal…VICTORY! You, the acrobat in the sky… Continue Reading “Tree Swallow Sketch and Poem”
Daily Verse
- Isaiah 55:8-9““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
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