Pine Needle Tea and Other Adventures – watercolor

I recently had the chance to escape to my favorite solitude retreat location: Christ in the Wilderness in Stockton, IL. … More

Valentine for Downy – watercolor

Even a female downy woodpecker likes getting a Valentine’s treat! Preschoolers decorated the woods with cute treats for the birds. … More

The earth is filled with many secrets. Some you may never know about. But then there comes a day when … More

The persistent waves become my friend. They do not take a break. They roar gentlyA constant reminder of their presence … More

Two muskrats create a game of overlapping ripple tag. Vibrations radiate from their bodies through the very medium they depend … More

Icy winds put the prairie to sleep, but not in a gentle way. It breaks reeds with its violent gale … More

Whenever I perform a litter sweep on my work shift, I never complain. I love it. It allows me to … More

Yesterday I had the opportunity to kayak the Chicago River at the Wild Mile. What is the Wild Mile? It’s … More

Again, sorry to those who hate spiders! But… look how beautiful they are! September has ended and so has the … More

I’m sorry to some that may be squeamish about spiders, but hold on…give her a chance! She has her best … More