Postcards to Nature

3•15•2021Illumination – Fire Dear Nature,My trips to Kauai have given me the opportunity to observe a lot of Hawaii’s flora and fauna, leading me to create a collection of paintings inspired by those observations. I painted this rare native hibiscus, koki’o ‘ula. Its...

3•8•2021That Snowy Owl Dear Nature,I’m back to sunny, but still chilly Connecticut after our little visit to very sunny Florida. And there is still snow on the ground, and even more in the shadowy woods. But the birds are warming up their spring songs and the sun’s...

3•1•2021“For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People” Roosevelt Arch, Yellowstone National Park Dear Nature, “We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its...

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...

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...

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...

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...

1•18•2021Joshua Tree National Park Dear Nature,Dr. Seuss wrote:  Think and wonder. Wonder and think.   This magical place called Joshua Tree is a wonder indeed, that makes me think about what a wonder it is. The namesake Joshua trees are something out of a Dr. Seuss...