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… … More

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 … More

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 … More

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

Snow on Sage Watercolor

Snow is softly falling and I have the privilege to watch without interruption, to watch without keeping track of time, … More

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 … More

Let’s Paint an Easy Christmas Card! Yes you can do this!!

Did you ever receive an original painting or drawing as a Christmas card? If you did, how did it make … More

Ice Fishing on Herrick Lake Watercolor Sketch

Cold weather, dark gray skies, and the occasional flurries might put many in a gloomy mood. It will force some … More

For the Love of Winter Trees

Winter brings out the true character of a tree, exposing every branch, every twig. It reveals the very essence, divulges … 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