Acorns Gear Nature Sketch
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Acorns Big Bend Happy Trails National Parks Nature Sketch
Hiking the Lost Mine Trail at Big Bend NP (+ an acorn sketch!)
Come hike along with me on the Lost Mine Trail at Big Bend National Park! This is one of the most popular trails in the park, so we waited until mid-afternoon when the crowds cleared out to go. It’s only Read more…
Acorns Big Bend Happy Trails National Parks Nature Sketch
The Acorn Project: Pine Canyon, Big Bend NP
Come with me on a hike up Pine Canyon in Big Bend National Park and join me for some nature sketching! I started sketching acorns in 2019 — they’re endlessly fascinating to me. Much like leaves, they’re so much fun Read more…
Big Bend Happy Trails Landscapes National Parks Nature Sketch
Sketching Balanced Rock at Big Bend National Park
Balanced Rock is one of those classic Big Bend scenes and the short 2.2 mile hike out there is one of my favorites! I’ve sketched the rock many many times and it never gets old. Getting to the trailhead requires Read more…
Big Bend Camp Landscapes National Parks
Casa Sweet Casa
I’m back from a two week camping trip out to Big Bend National Park and thought I’d share a few of the projects that I worked on while I was out there. These thumbnail sketches were all done one day Read more…
Leaves Nature Sketch
A Leaf At Baker Sanctuary
One of my favorite things to sketch while I’m out hiking is a leaf. They can be done quickly but they’re still a satisfying way to mark the day.
Mushrooms Nature Sketch
Sketching Mushrooms
I love sketching mushrooms! I love the colors, the structure, and the earthy smell of them. Here’s a quick study of one that had been knocked over by the pond in our neighborhood.