August 16, 2021
Humboldt Park
August 19, 2021
Calvary Cemetery Evanston
August 21, 2021
Independence Grove Park
June 13, 2021
Humboldt Park
May 15, 2021
Fire Island NY
July 1, 2021
North Branch Chicago River
(Garden of the Phoenix)
Illuminating warm late afternoon in June,
Calm, serene plein air painting date was a cure for all anxiety as if we were meditating with calm breathe.
Meandering new site, absorbing new colors, harmonizing wet brush on a soft white paper, painting with tenderness like a dream.
June 25, 2019
Japanese garden Hyde Park
Our time together in Garfield Conservatory reminded me of how that place and painting lift my spirit in the grey season (i.e., winter), amplified by your good company. Painting with you was my first time making a watercolor since I was a kid. You inspired me to return to the medium, which has brought so much color to the last months.
Our time at the Conservatory, and and again over Zoom at the start of the pandemic, was also a reminder of how painting with a friend is like walking with one; having ours hands or feet in motion can create space for a certain kind of kinship.
January 3, 2020
Lincoln Park Conservatory
March 25, 2020
Remote Chicago
With a sprawling display of ferns in the background, we both painted what was in front of our faces.
August 13, 2020
Humboldt Park
March 7, 2018
Garfield Park Conservatory
A warm and humid conservatory visit with Leslie resulted in tropical drawings and tropical yearnings…..and such fun!
October 17, 2018
Lincoln Park Conservatory
