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winter pines as night descends watercolor
Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons in existence. Not for flashy obvious reasons like autumn’s bold colors, but for very subtle quiet reasons which must be sought. One of my favorite aspect of winter is that dramatic twilight sky…the one that changes… Continue Reading “winter pines as night descends watercolor”
When snow turns to rain – watercolor
It is a spiritual thing to walk in the woods while it rains. You are alone with your thoughts, the drops echoing under your hood, and the Lord walks by your side… The other day I awoke to a fresh blanket of snow on… Continue Reading “When snow turns to rain – watercolor”
Sketchbook Hiking: Spears Woods VIDEO
Well friends, here it is! Finally! Sit back and relax and enjoy a short hike at Spears Woods before we do a step-by-step watercolor sketch demonstration. Why are we hiking before we paint? Well, I really want to invite the viewer to make a… Continue Reading “Sketchbook Hiking: Spears Woods VIDEO”
Winter Tree Watercolors Plus Sound
Every time I begin a painting I ask myself, “What feeling are you trying to portray?” Do you remember the first time a chickadee surprised you on a tree branch? That instant feeling of delight? I want to capture that feeling and express it through the medium of… Continue Reading “Winter Tree Watercolors Plus Sound”
Soft Winter Sunset Sketch
Sunsets are a bit tricky to sketch, you have to be very, very fast, as you can literally see the colors changing before your eyes. The first sunset of 2010 did not disappoint, giving us a beautiful few moments before the clouds moved in… Continue Reading “Soft Winter Sunset Sketch”
Winter Tree and Snow Sketch
Whenever you’re unhappy with your own current weather conditions and you long for something else….just make your own! I love snow. I love to watch it fall, I love to hike in it, but what I love most of all is to paint snow.… Continue Reading “Winter Tree and Snow Sketch”
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- 1 Corinthians 1:18“[Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and Wisdom] For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
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