A praying mantis was discovered at Crescent Bay, featuring a unique ear cavity and surprising adaptations.
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Blaugust2026 Renaissance Projects
Renaissance art, exploring Rinceau and Grotesque styles, appreciating their hand-drawn aesthetics over AI-generated art
Blaugust2026 Smoke in the Skies
The article discusses the worsening fire season due to climate change, highlighting drought impacts, wildfire frequency, and governmental issues.
Blaugust2026 Strawberries and Font
I learned to create a new font called "Soft Stripe" in a class by Lisa Bardot, allowing for colorful text designs.
Weekly WrapUp Holidays, Animals, and More
The blog shares weekly insights on art creation with Procreate, covering techniques for pattern design, animal sketches, and inspiration from creative retreats, encouraging community engagement.
Blaugust2026 Wildfire 2019 and Today
The Williams Flats Fire in 2019 highlighted the growing threat of wildfires exacerbated by climate change, with larger fires burning faster and the risk of subsequent flooding posing additional dangers.
Blaugust2026 Butterfly
Create a butterfly whose wings include a bit about your day today
Blaugust2026 Cat Personalities
Watercolor cat personalities
Blaugust2026 Hibiscus
Hibiscus on the porch, saved from mule deer nibbling.
Blaugust2026 Morning on the Pond
The final "Pond Life" piece emphasizes hope through light, reflecting on Blaugust 2026 and personal resilience.
I wonder, if I draw a line... 