by Kate | Apr 2, 2025
inspiration This month’s theme is resilience. I chose the Peregrine falcon because it’s an example of a species that was listed as endangered but has made a comeback. In 1972 the EPA banned most uses of the insecticide’s DDT. Federal, state, local, and private...
by Kate | Feb 25, 2025
This month’s theme is equanimity. I googled “equanimity endangered species” and, unsurprisingly, got no results. I tried “peaceful endangered species” and (through their AI) received a choice of amphibians. Contestants were the Hot Creek Toad (good name for a band)...
by Kate | Jan 25, 2025
INSPIRATION I googled “endangered animals savoring.” One difficulty these days is the number of images created through AI that could never be found in nature. I found an NPR report about the work of Photographer Tim Flach, who is documenting endangered species in ways...
by Kate | Dec 2, 2024
Inspiration: I adore this photo, though I am scared to try painting it. I’m afraid I won’t do it justice. Also, I think the areas of interest (like the baby’s face) may be in the areas that are hardest for me to reach. Still, I’ll try. What do I love about it? The...
by Kate | Oct 26, 2024
This November, I decided to return to painting harvest vegetables. I did so in 2016 and 2017. It’s a fun way to paint a variety of colors and shapes. First I chose a reference photo. I did not keep track of my painting sessions this month. I painted the basket and...
