Renewal
It’s the season of waiting here in New York: waiting for warmth, waiting for blossoms, waiting for green, waiting for birds to return. But it’s the season of renewal, too, as spring unfolds with song, color, and light. I’m celebrating Earth’s turning toward the sun with this tree swallow nest and the promise of eggs and new life. Wishing you the same.
I’m excited to be sharing techniques for sketching nests and other nature subjects during Botanical Art & Nature Sketching Retreat. This weekend workshop takes place Nov. 8-11 in New York’s beautiful Catskill Mountains at the Ashokan Center and includes instruction with Wendy Hollender, Lara Call Gastinger, Giacomina Ferrillo. What a lineup! Visit Draw Botanical to book your spot.
Drawn In 
The beauty of your swallow nest and fluffy feather memories of last year’s brood underscore the excitement and anticipation of this time of year. Thanks so much for sharing your world and what is to come, Jean. Absolutely gorgeous!
Hi Barb- I’m glad your comments are coming through again. Thanks for sharing your appreciation for art and nature with me.
After resubscribing many times, the most recent combination seemed to work! Fingers crossed! Thank you for sharing a wealth of beauty and tips with each post.
EXQUISITE! As always! Enjoying the coming of Spring and the blessings that brings to all of the earth …and we who live here….God’s choicest blessings to you and yours this Easter Day.
bernadette
Happy Easter, Bernadette! Thanks for your support! I appreciate it.
How beautiful Jean!
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Thank you, Sue. This was a challenging nest. I’m glad I tackled it.
Lovely work, as always!
Thanks Teresa!
Lovely always!
Come on, Spring, Jean is ready!!
You really achieved light-as-a-feather status with those feather sin the nest. :-) The hint of blue in that pale wash behind the nest is all we need to believe in good things to come.
I see you’re in excellent company for that Nov. workshop – and Ashokan, such a beautiful place. Sorry I’m not closer. Have a great weekend, Jean!
You said it! I am ready!