Strawberry Kisses
The Wood Turtle makes its way up the river bank after a long cold season spent in the mud. It is welcomed by the spring growth that carpets the ground. All winter it has dreamed of the sweet kisses of fresh foraged foods. The berries, worms, mushrooms, & sprouts have been calling to the slow,…
Spring and Loons
The Loons are back now and calling nightly. Their songs have had me thinking about this commission I finished earlier this year. This painting was a special order made by a loving partner who wanted to honor her wife and mom to their two children. The family has a special home on a lake in…
Companions
This piece features a combination of plants I have enjoyed since childhood – blue vervain, blackeyed susan, and daisy. As a kid I noticed that they seemed to pop up in the same ditches every year. This thriving collection of companion flowers managed to survive for years and in doing so created a diverse ecosystem.…
Get Off My Case
Blue jays are a pretty flash of blue of among the green canopies, and a controversial figure for their love of other bird’s eggs, but have you ever paid attention to what they sound like? They are well known for many things, but the way I know them best is by their awful shrieking voice that…
Otter Underwater
I have been sick the last week which isn’t uncommon this time of the year for most folks, but I hardly ever get sick. I usually get about one cold a year and they are often a bit more mild. I felt like a whiner this last week because I wasn’t sure if I was…
