by KLR | Feb 17, 2023 | Postcards to Nature
2•15•2021Blues in the Winter Dear Nature,I know that everyone thinks that Blue Jays are pests, but from a painter’s point of view, how can you not appreciate the Blue Jay?! Its kaleidoscope of blues flashing in the winter garden whispers breathily of fresh spring blue...
by KLR | Feb 15, 2023 | Bird Art, Inspiration, My Travels, Painting
Not all those who wander are lost. –J.R.R. Tolkien A Steller’s Sea-Eagle and Daniel Smith Gouache Meet in my Sketchbook I wanted to test Daniel Smith’s new line of gouache paints for this blog post. I had not decided on a subject as of last week. And then an...
by KLR | Feb 8, 2023 | Postcards to Nature
2•8•2021Silver Cedar Dear Nature,There’s something about a cedar waxwing that makes it look almost surreal. Maybe it’s due to the fact that it’s hard to delineate any feathers, making it look like a sleek silky seal It sports a collection of beautiful colors; dove...
by KLR | Feb 1, 2023 | Postcards to Nature
2•1•2021I See You Dear Nature, It’s a bit of a blizzard outside right now, but I know that the barred owls are thinking about Spring! February marks the start of their breeding season, so they are a little more noticeable than usual. I know a few owl pairs that live...
by KLR | Jan 25, 2023 | Postcards to Nature
1•25•2021Earth Series Dear Nature,One year ago today, I attending the second opening of my exhibit ‘Earth Air Water Fire: Balancing on the Edge’ in Tracy, California. It had already shown at the Presidio in San Francisco and was the culmination of several years of...
