Alliums & a Red Pen
8-16-2026 : With the book launch approaching, I’m settling into studio routines, painting little things, harvesting the garden, and savoring late summer.
NORDmi.com : Watercolor and Nature
NORDmi is my delve into watercolor and nature in Northern Michigan. A weekly summary post and a smattering of notes focused on the slow rhythms and cycles on nature as well as how I capture that in watercolors
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Side Quests, Watercolors, and Michigan Wonders
8-9-2026 : From Alpena workshops to Keweenaw paintings, a week of watercolor, Michigan memories, creative sparks, and news from the studio.
Ancient Pines & Pumpkin Mice
8-2-2026 : Back from the Keweenaw with fresh inspiration, a new Pumpkin Mouse painting, workshop news, and a sneak peek into Michigan's remarkable old-growth forests.
New Trails, New Stories, New Paintings
7-26-2026 Artist Reflections: A refreshed website, new artwork, watercolor workshops, upcoming shows, and the launch of Northwoods Notes.
The Stories Just Keep Growing
7-19-2026 Artist Reflections: New artwork, a sneak peek at an exciting August website launch, updates on my new book, and a few favorite signs that summer is still in full swing.
A Blue Boat & Summer Butterflies
7-12-2026 Artist Reflections: From Monarchs to reflections on the Tawas River, take a walk through this week's studio and Northwoods discoveries.
The Little Bird I've Been Waiting to Paint
7-5-2026 Artist Reflections: Heat slowed the brushes, but not the inspiration. See what's new in the studio and discover the quiet beauty of Michigan's summer grasses.
Collecting Summer
6-28-2026 Artist Reflections: Fresh inspiration, long summer days, and a preview of changes ahead. A quiet week in the studio and a season full of life.
The Shelter of Tangled Things
6-21-2026 Artist Reflections: A solstice note on art, family, native wildflowers, and the surprising abundance that appears when we give wild things time to grow
Between Art Shows and Dragonflies
6-14-2026 Artist Reflections: Fresh inspiration from the Flint Art Show, new snapshot paintings, and the return of dragonflies, wildlife, and summer days.