Sometimes we need to get away from the daily stresses of our busy lives. Creating art can be very therapeutic, as is going outside and being in nature!
I hope you will find something here to inspire you to explore the world and create art!
Custom Pet Portraits
I do custom pet portraits of birds, cats, dogs, horses, or any type of animal using watercolors!Please contact me if…
Animal Designs
I love creating art and designs with cute animals! Throughout the years I’ve painted tons of birds, along with misc…
Mixing Watercolors with a Limited Color Palette
Understanding how colors work and how to mix them to get exactly the color you want is a very important…
Make a Creative Color Wheel Design from Scratch
Creating color wheels are great practice for color mixing, as well as if you’re a beginner wanting to understand color…
Weatherproof Camera Bag
A review of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod, and how to use it for backpacking. I have been hiking…
Camera Gear for Hiking and Backpacking
There are a few essential accessories for you to bring along with your professional camera when you go hiking and backpacking.
Using a Prime Lens for Landscape Photography
Most prime lenses are small and compact, and have superior image quality over zoom lens. The results you can get…
Best Cameras for Hiking and Backpacking
For hiking and backpacking I recommend the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens cameras with the greatest amount of zoom range.
Backpacking the Black Forest Trail in PA
The Black Forest Trail is a 43 mile long hiking and backpacking trail, said to be one of the toughest in PA!
Utah’s Big 5 National Parks
Utah is located in the central western portion of the United States. Surrounded by mountains, arid desert regions, and scattered…
Hiking and Backpacking the Pinchot Trail
The Pinchot Trail is located in Northeast Pennsylvania, and is a great trail for beginner backpackers. There are no amazing…
Hiking Ricketts Glen Falls Trail
Ricketts Glen state park is one of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania. If you enjoy hiking and seeing waterfalls,…