Category Archives: Panama

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

Sketchbook from Panama

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

For your consideration, my little Moleskine sketchbook now has its own page. I tried to caption all but WordPress got cranky and clamped down, so sorry about that. The book measures 3″ x 5″ and was my pocket pal throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure!, Art, Drawing, field sketching, Nature, nature journaling, Panama, rainforest, Sketching, travel, tropics | 5 Comments