Category Archives: Evolution

Drawing on My Notes

Posted on July 11, 2009 by

Over 100 degrees for a couple of weeks, things start to cook, including my mind. My potted plumeria has grown fresh leaves in the lurid heat; box turtles and tree frogs, disoriented, are wandering the deck and climbing the glass … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure!, Drawing, Environment, Evolution, field sketching, museums, Nature, nature journaling, Panama, rainforest, random speculation, Science, self-indulgence, Sketching, travel, tropics, Wildlife | 9 Comments

Dynamic Complexity In Your Basic Jungle

Posted on June 14, 2009 by

There’s no one simple answer as to why the rainforest is so diverse; keen minds have worked hard at the problem. For example, why are so many different species of trees found in the tropics? One answer: pests at work. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, bird art, birds, Drawing, Environment, Evolution, field sketching, Nature, painting, Panama, plein air, rainforest, random speculation, Science, tropics | 7 Comments

The Ant Man Bloggeth

Posted on May 23, 2009 by

New blog alert! Mike the Ant Man has just revived the “Ant Lab in Panama” blog, with all new students, and all new experiments to ooh and aah over. Take a look into the arcane and wondrous world of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure!, Environment, Evolution, Nature, Panama, rainforest, Science, Stupid Critter Tricks, teaching, tropics | 2 Comments