coral reef

coral reef

Inspiration: Thinking about connectedness, I googled “threatened ecosystems” and browsed the results. The 9 most endangered ecosystems on earth and what you can do to save them caught my eye. I have fond memories of snorkeling above a coral reef in Jamaica when I was...
Rusty patched bumblebee

Rusty patched bumblebee

inspiration: This species of bee was on the list of endangered animals in Minnesota. It seemed appropriate because of the way the bees go from flower to flower. It seemed like a mindful activity. This species has, as its name suggests a rusty patch on its back. Here...
Blue Moose

Blue Moose

image reference https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/moose inspiration: Searching for a painting subject and wanting to keep things closer to home, I went to the Rare  Species Guide at the Minnesota DNR. The moose is the only four-footed animal...
Florida grasshopper sparrow

Florida grasshopper sparrow

image source Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_grasshopper_sparrow Inspiration: I’m considering the kind promise “I will forgive with wild abandon” this month, so I searched to find what endangered animal might speak to forgiveness. An article on symbols...
 Javan tree frog (Rhacophorus margaritifer) & 2023 goals

 Javan tree frog (Rhacophorus margaritifer) & 2023 goals

 (Image credit: Kuritafsheen via Getty Images) image reference: https://www.livescience.com/50692-frog-facts.html This is my first painting of 2023, so I have an opportunity to decide how I want to do my painting and art notes this year. I make art because: it...