Hiking & Painting in Nature – Chicago
In the Midwest where chill reigns for a quarter of the year, you will find a solemn hearth if you're lucky in the midst of the woods. Not every preserve has one, but when you happen to spot one, it's like a treasure. This one is located at Knoch Knolls Park in Naperville, IL. On … Continue reading Hearth in the Woods – Watercolor Sketch
This watercolor was done from a friend's photo of a felled log in the woods. I love how little seedlings took in the cavity of the log, making a very suitable home. The wet forest floor makes perfect conditions for the yummy moss that encapsulates the log. How I wish to be tiny and make … Continue reading What Grows in Felled Log – watercolor
Oh the treasures in nature! How can I express such joy from my adventures in the woods with simple text? Not possible. Well, let's try... Yesterday I decided to walk the yellow trail from Pioneer Woods. It was a cold but strong sunny day. In the late afternoon light, the bare trees took on a golden … Continue reading Coyote Skull Sketch
It's been a while, huh? After having the stomach virus, I managed to find a tiny piece of ice to fall on....right on my tail bone *oooooouch*. That left me sore for over two weeks! Soon Christmas arrived and the holiday parties kept me busy. All of these things kept me out of the woods for about a month. Well, I'm … Continue reading New Year New Hike New Sketch
I'm not kidding, every time I go out into the woods it's a different adventure. Something new each time catches me off guard. As I took a hike this morning, I just happened to turn my head and noticed something odd. Do you see anything strange? What's that lump on the branch? To make matters … Continue reading Where Do Raccoons Sleep…Right Here
