Visit to New York City

Lichens Continued

My plan is to begin a class in late February at the 

Minnesota School of Botanical Art 

focusing on Lichens and Mosses. 

 I made a small portfolio book for some of the new work and have a collection of some mosses from the

 Northwest, near Olympic National Forest.  I'm looking forward to it.

Actually Weaving on New Loom

After many hours of counting, threading and assembling all the components, I was finally yesterday able to begin weaving.  It took quite awhile to accomplish this much because of the distance I needed to travel and various time constraints.  Also, I took my time and I am not exactly speedy at getting a long warp set up.   Nevertheless the process is fun and satisfying.

Chickadees and Mallards

a study based on Audubon painting

Its great to see old friends like the usual suspects in the woods.  My last trip a day or so ago was filled with the sights and sounds of chickadees and the familiar mallards enjoying the sunshine.  The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge continues to be home to a great many species, although in late January for a quick visit the "old friends" appear to be the most numerous.