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The Mute Colors of Winter – Watercolor
Immediately at the start of my hike, a single blue jay welcomes me with a loud reception. Smiling, I look ahead and notice something silver hanging from a branch…something out of place…something not of the woods… One silver ball. A simple gesture really, but… Continue Reading “The Mute Colors of Winter – Watercolor”
Amber Jelly Roll in the Snow Watercolor
My hikes never cease to provide surprises, even some half buried in the snow. On this cold winter day I found amber jelly rolls. Amber jelly roll (Exidia recisa), is a fungus that grows on downed twigs and limbs. Beautiful blobs of jelly they… Continue Reading “Amber Jelly Roll in the Snow Watercolor”
A Red-breasted Nuthatch Said Hello
A Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) came by to say, “Hello.” In return I fed him suet. I quietly sat contemplating his woes. They are many, for while he ate his breakfast it was a mere 8°F. He ate alone and used the pine tree… Continue Reading “A Red-breasted Nuthatch Said Hello”
Rain Created Watercolor
Are you one to despair on a gloomy day? Does the weather hold you as a prisoner in your own home? Please, let me charm you on the joys of a rainy day. Yes, joy. The forest is alive, even without leaves on the… Continue Reading “Rain Created Watercolor”
The Allure of Winter Weeds
Winter isn’t deprived of beauty. Yes, color is a little more drab but really, beauty is still all around us… you must look a little closer. Where winter is weak in color, it makes up for it in texture. There is texture to be… Continue Reading “The Allure of Winter Weeds”
Let’s Paint Christmas Birch Watercolor!
The setting sun beckoned my company for one last moment. The clouds declared a mood, consecrating these last seconds. I was ordained a devotee. Such was my walk at dusk. This painting was inspired by a gorgeous sunset just the other day. You would… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint Christmas Birch Watercolor!”
Let’s Paint an Easy Winter Landscape Free Step by Step Watercolor
This is Let’s Paint Nature’s 500th post! To celebrate, let’s post a free step by step watercolor demonstration!!! And let it be an easy on at that. Here we go…. This scene was taken from Knock Knolls in Naperville, IL. It will be a… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint an Easy Winter Landscape Free Step by Step Watercolor”
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 I was to find one running in my own backyard. Happy like a little child. Nature has that way about it….to make you young… Continue Reading “Black Squirrel White Snow Watercolor”
Snow on Sage Watercolor
Snow is softly falling and I have the privilege to watch without interruption, to watch without keeping track of time, to watch without any obligations for the remainder of the day. For once in a long time I can be instead of do. I… Continue Reading “Snow on Sage Watercolor”
Reeds Frozen in Time Watercolor
Not only are the reeds frozen, but the animal tracks are too. Frozen in time. They tell a story which I love to read when hiking in nature. I have to put the pieces together from this story… whose tracks? When were they made?… Continue Reading “Reeds Frozen in Time Watercolor”
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- Psalm 119:130“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”
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