The weather forecast called for a thunderstorm at 8 pm but, at 7:45 the eastern sky was somewhat clear and I wasn’t going to let the dark clouds building in west deter me. There was a moonrise to paint! I was also excited to try out my new plein air setup. I’ve been wanting to […]
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Spring Tide, Super Moon and Tonic for My Soul
If the sky were completely cloudy and I had lost track of what day it was, I’d still know that either a new or full moon was about to happen. Why? The Spring Tide. This is the name for the tide that occurs at the time of the full and new moon and is 20% […]
Capturing the Day
Rob had a tee time of 10:30 at Old South Golf Links. He loves to arrive early and warmup at the driving range. It was a beauty of a morning. I brought my Stillman & Birn 8.5 x 11 journal and a few empty pages from my unbound journal. While Rob warmed his golf game […]
More at the Rookery • Wood Storks, Anhinga and White Ibis
Back view of a Wood Stork tending eggs in its nest. I treated myself and spent the good part of last Saturday at the rookery on Spring Island. I arrived at 11 a.m. and didn’t leave until 4 p.m.! I toted my birding scope and camp stool to a wonderfully shady spot and set up […]
Spotted Eagle Ray Designs
This will be on the back of the shirt. We are all preparing for Camp Spring Island at work. I’m in charge of designing T shirts for the campers and volunteers. This year we are celebrating the Spotted Eagle Ray. I love the research process when I’m asked to drawn something totally unfamiliar. The best […]