Black Squirrel White Snow Watercolor

Black squirrels are not common in Chicago. I’ve only seen two in my lifetime, so you can imagine how jubilant … More

Let’s Paint a Winter Storm at Night!

The Chicago area has been hit by two significant snow storms since winter started. I love snow. Not only is … More

Do you feel like sometimes you just need a little encouragement to get through the day? Me too. When I’m … More

12-14-14 48°F cloud and mist When cloud and mist subtract vivid color, and strips loudness from the landscape, A submissive … More

An inviting bench next to a lonely tree…I accept. still gentle calm by a frozen snow topped lake the trees … More

03-26-2011 25°F cloudy, cold, windy We take a short hike on the White Oak Trail before we paint, even though … More

Every time I begin a painting I ask myself, “What feeling are you trying to portray?” Do you remember the first time a … More

The most magical time in winter is when the sky is darker than the snow on the ground in the … More

One of the most beautiful structure in nature is the skeleton of a winter tree. It is only after the leaves … More

When I saw this scene I had to say…”Whoa!” And take a picture of course! This picture was taken at Centennial … More