I found Jackie and Shadow probably during covid and loved watching the live stream. I always had a love for bald eagles and I loved watching them building the nest, laying eggs sad when they didn't survive and admire how Jackie would sit on the nest with all the snow. I was sad to see she past away and so happy Shadow moved on with Kaydee. Nesting and babies hopefully coming soon. Up in Big Bear they had a memorial for her Saturday September 5th. She sure did spread a lot of

Looking for a fun and relaxing watercolor project for the holiday weekend? This free tutorial shows you how to paint a bird's-eye view of colorful beach umbrellas scattered along the shoreline—perfect with classic red, white, and blue summer colors! This project is beginner-friendly and a wonderful way to practice simple shapes, soft sandy textures, and flowing ocean washes. The striped umbrellas add a festive 4th of July feel while still capturing the peaceful spirit of a su

A Lucky Little Painting: Shamrocks Under Glass There’s something charming about a small bouquet of shamrocks tied with a golden bow and tucked safely under a glass cake dome. For this watercolor painting, the goal is to capture that feeling of a tiny treasure—simple, fresh, and a little bit magical for St. Patrick’s Day. Start by lightly tracing the shape of the cake dome and wooden base. Then paint the shamrocks with soft layers of green watercolor, letting some leaves be li