Sanctuary

Sanctuary Over the years I’ve spent quite a lot of time out in nature, off-trail (only where permitted). In those many many jaunts I found myself noticing little pockets of shelter, somewhere a plant or a creature might be safe from the elements which can certainly be harsh. Today there is a Pow Wow near

Weaving of Colors

When I saw this stand of fresh-faced spiderwort growing at Illinois Beach State Park this spring, I thought, oooh, a pattern of color! I used a background of orange behind the colors to make them pop, with a bit of yellow washed over here and there.

Fledglings

                                                       Melissa Blue Fine Art This painting may not be done yet, but I was eager to share it with you. It recalls a day when my daughter and