Found an absolutely perfect scene this morning while hiking in the Wissahickon. I hope to turn this into a painting, when life chills out a little bit... #wissahickon #philadelphia #morninghike

Just me and my honey, walking through the Irish countryside. The Windy Gap, facing Glenleigh. Gouache. #landscapepainting #pleinair #goauche #irishcountryside

Another exhausting walking day full of wonderful views, and bonus - lots of cute sheep! We hiked from the Black Valley across two mountain ridges to Glencar, 12 miles. I ended the day with a relaxing painting of the Rowan Tree Inn's front yard view at sunset. #gouache #pleinair #ireland

This was a very hard won view after 11 miles walking from Killarney to the Black Valley. Day 1 of hiking the Kerry Way. I hope you feel the peace and quiet. Gouache painting of the Reeks from Lord Brandon's Cottage on the Kerry Way, Killarney Ireland. #pleinair #ireland #goauche #landscapepainting

A Dad and his grandson play in a car made of sand on a cloudy, warm morning on the shores of Lake George, NY. Gouache on cold press paper. #gouache #landscapepainting #pleinair

Can you smell the faint pine of the mountain air? This is where you can feel the peaceful breezes and happy memories being made. Mirror Lake, Adirondacks, NY, with my family. Gouache on cold press paper. #gouache #pleinair #landscapepainting

Whitemarsh Foundation Farm, near Philadelphia, PA. I was drawn to the cute cows and dramatic skies. Gouache on arches paper. #goauchepainting #pleinair #landscapepainting

Pg 6 of Seasons of the Wissahickon, an art book I am illustrating about my favorite Philadelphia PA park. This is Spring, showing a scene from Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon Creek. Early spring bloomers northern spicebush, sweet violets, and snowdrops. Watercolor, ink, gouache.

Plein air painting at Vaughan Woods in Hallowell this week. Oil, 12x16

Lesser celandine, watercolor sketch. These cute little yellow flowers are everywhere on the ground. I didn't realize they were invasive until I went on a guided hike with the Friends of the Wissahickon. But they are beautiful!

Plein air practice at Valley Forge Pennsylvania on a gorgeous sunny Sunday. The hawk was being harassed by a little bird, the crickets were chirping, and wind was rustling, and my love and I were enjoying the support and shade of a big oak tree. It was a perfect day. Goauche on water color paper.

A walk in the Wissahickon Park looking for snowdrops. Gouache on paper 4x6" 2025

I spent some time at Morris Arboretum this afternoon. My subjects were the ancient japanese cherry blossoms and the ephemeral tulips in their shadow. I debated even showing my paintings, which I feel don't do justice to the landscape. Even my off day is still pretty good. Gouache.

I absolutely adore this painting by Nancy L. Moore, Canadian artist. "You Can Find Me In The Forest", 2022. Acrylic on canvas. #canadianartist #art #canada #snow #forest

Amateur aerialist, trying to break free of gravity and reality.

When you find those bright clips of snow white nodding drops on the ground, you know spring is here. Snowdrops, March 2025. Gouache and micron pen on mixed media paper. Gift.

Spring "ephemerals" in the garden: daffodils and crocuses only last a week or two, they are already wilting. The magnolia and cherry blossoms are coming up next. Watercolor and ink, sketchbook page March 2025.

I'm now finding snowdrops on my hikes! I love how they promise warmer weather and the beginning of spring. This is my sketchbook page working out the angles. Gouache on tan paper. Sketch.

Spread #4 of the Seasons of the Wissahickon, featuring some of my favorite early spring songbirds. Listening to the morning songbirds in the cold mornings inspired this page, plus I used the Merlin app to make up bird call notations. 📸 Credits - BirdPixel, Caitlin Sherman

As the partner to a scientist whose work depends on government funding, I feel sorrow and disappointment that our government is actively pushing young scientists out of their careers. Hopefully the private sector can be a temporary (if very imperfect) bridge for these brilliant young scientists.

Stunning sky and cool dry grasses. Good morning from Houston Meadow, Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia. You may see this as a painting in the near future. 😁

Spread #3 of Seasons of the Wissahickon, an art book. "Houston Meadow," in February. Ice and snow start to melt revealing the cold ground. Watercolor and ink, and gouache.

Sarah Ross-Thompson, fine art printmaker based on the South West Coast of Scotland  #WomensArt

Exploring the oil like blurry qualities of casein. "Milkweed and mullein" 4x6" 2025

Canadian printmaker Elisabeth Sommerville #WomensArt

Page 1,2 and 3,4 of Seasons of Wissahickon Valley. Unfortunately I believe I switched the labels for the princess tree and the beech nut pods and I'm just going to move on... 😩 #seasonsofwissahickonvalley Goauche, pen and watercolor. 6x6in.

My goal is to practice the flow. 🌊 Aerial hammock class 1/2 @ Awakenings, Manayunk.

Heronry, 2022, etching by Janis Goodman #WomensArt

Divine. The color temperature and the snow texture are really gorgeous.

After the ice storm, Houston Meadow, Wissahickon Valley Park. 📸 My hubs

#SeasonsoftheWissahickon Page one of WINTER is almost complete. This is a lovely old dogwood near my house, some branches and woodland debris in pen ink and watercolor. Going to add a gouache painting on the left and lettering on the right.

Mona Caron, contemporary Swiss-born artist, known for her large scale murals connecting to environmental concerns and activism #WomensArt

The winter light changes so drastically in the woods throughout the day. The hint of warmth in the morning drastically contrasts with the long shadows of the afternoon. Limited gouache palette: burnt umber, ultramarine blue, burnt sienna, cadmium yellow.

A day in the life of Nova: long 3 mile walk in the Wissahickon, nap for the entire afternoon, and then a bath for her muddy paws. I would love to be reincarnated as a dog with DINK owners. She has the best life.

Another crisp cold hike in the wissahickon valley Park. I love how the light makes the woods so golden. #wissahickonvalleypark

Sunday's "Dangerous Women" figure drawing sketch session by Dr Sketchy's Philly was an absolute delight this week: contortionists with bows and arrows, sword swallowers, and a suspension artist. @theshadowbindery.bsky.social @drsketchyphilly.bsky.social took much better photos than I did.

Yes, I have a belly and thick thighs. But more importantly, I can climb a silk and invert and make pretty shapes. And even more important than that, I have fun and I think I look pretty. #middleagedaerialist

I'm inspired by winter leaves. these are holly trees at the Morris arboretum in Philadelphia, and I just love how the snow looks on these tough leaves that can withstand so many temperature and physical hardships. They were really wonderful subjects for an ink and watercolor study.