Unbound and off trail – watercolor

Like many of you, I’m home bound. My state of Illinois issued an order last Friday that restricts residents from … More

Blessings and Fears at Bullfrog Lake

Clouds are rolling in from the northwest. Diffused sunlight still sparkles and dances on top of Bullfrog Lake, despite all … More

I escaped to the woods. I am on the hunt for I don’t know what. Will I find peace of … More

Thunderstorms raced throughout the night before, leaving this morning’s sketch class pretty warm and steamy. It didn’t bother us a … More

About a week ago, I made a mid-day hike in the summer heat at Red Gate Woods. Crazy? Maybe. I … More

Last Saturday a group of us met for another Little Red Schoolhouse Sketch Class. Because of the recent rains, we … More

A little cold and a little gray….but that didn’t stop our fun at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center Sketch … More

Last Saturday morning greeted us with a brisk biting wind and a mere 20°F. Brrrrrrr. We love nature but we’re … More

Oh the treasures in nature! How can I express such joy from my adventures in the woods with simple text? Not … More

The cold realities of winter did not hinder our love for art and nature. All eager participants showed up bright … More