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Peninsula State Park
Labor Day weekend was spent in Door County, Wisconsin. The first day we spent at Peninsula State Park which is woods, beaches, and of course, water.
Lots of nature and perfect weather.
Lots of wildlife.
Summer fun to still be had!
Monarch butterflies all over the place.
A family of ducks.
Fun with Butterflies
Last summer I did a series of paintings around butterflies including caterpillars, milkweed, and a variety of butterfly paintings in both oil paint and watercolor.
I still have a few left! Here is a peek at the butterfly collection:
Working on Watercolor Birds and Florals
Currently working on bird and floral watercolor paintings and some North American birds like this red tailed hawk.
I did something different by adding some painted details to the side of the panel.
The painting is available here:
Sparrows in Elm Tree As Seen from Joffrey Ballet Studios
While practicing my tendus at ballet class at Joffrey Ballet Studios, Chicago, one morning I noticed a beautiful scene.
Among the hustle and bustle on State Street, a family of sparrows was sharing a meal in a freshly leafed out elm tree.