In spring, quince trees bloom vibrant scarlet petals, reminiscent of winter poinsettias, symbolizing renewal and beauty as winter fades.
Category: Nature Delights
NaPoWriMo Spring Cottonwood
The poem reflects on black cottonwood trees, their historical significance, and personal memories, emphasizing their connection to water and drought awareness.
Hidden Gems of the Shrub-Steppe
The poem highlights the significance of protecting living soil crust in shrub-steppe ecosystems, emphasizing its role in nutrient supply and soil stability.
NaPoWriMo Current Bush
A walk near Steamboat Rock reveals spring's arrival, showcasing sunshine, vibrant greenery, and early blooms that amaze with their delicate beauty.
Weekly WrapUp Fun, Bootcamp, Challenge
The blog shares weekly art projects using Procreate, featuring personal creations, Bootcamp assignments, and Spoonflower design challenges.
April is Poetry Month
National Poetry Month celebrates creativity with photography, poetry, and art; the author shares the arrowleaf balsamroot brightening the community's hills, showcasing a transition from winter.
WrapUp Self-Portrait Another Boho and Cards
In this blog, the author shares artwork created using Procreate, including personal reflections and prompts from Peggy Dean's Bootcamp, emphasizing inspiration and creativity. A spring brush set from Procreate
Weekly WrapUp Brushes, Line Draws, More
weekly insights on Procreate and Affinity Designer, showcasing line art, custom brushes, folk art symmetry, and creative processes, while promoting community engagement and inspiration in art.
Wednesday WrapUp Forest Botanicals
a design challenge featuring wildflowers and fungi, highlighting revisions and inspirations for wallpaper designs
Wednesday WrapUp Mushrooms and More
weekly art strategies and reflections, showcasing various designs inspired by nature, particularly mushrooms and frogs, while encouraging community sharing.








