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It's the Little Things

Wonderfully evolved for blending into the bark of trees, this tree lizard, with the cool-sounding scientific name of Urosaurus ornatus, seems to have adapted to blending into lichen-covered rock as well.

I chanced upon this beautiful creature while visiting Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Naturally (no pun intended), as an admirer and advocate for the little things in nature that other people just don't seem to notice, I had to paint its image and add it to my Little Things of Nature portfolio.

 

 

 Tree Lizard (Urosaurus ornatus)

From my Little Things of Nature Portfolio -- Sketches Afield.
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Know nature. Learn to be still.

 

 

 

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Cretaceous Birthday Humor

Some Thoughts and a Painting for Earth Day

I cherish and crave open, unspoiled landscapes and what I call the beautiful quiet that can be found there. It is there my mind recharges and my imagination has room to roam and soar. When I was younger, finding such places seemed effortless. Now it takes determination to find any peaceful spot of inspiration and refuge.

What is to become of the open spaces and beautiful quiet of the world? Will it all be overwhelmed by human tumult and indifference?  Overrun by those who can’t be still? Disturbed by those who seem afraid to be quiet long enough to experience an original, insightful thought or to know tranquility? If the beautiful quiet disappears, where will the dreamers and the creatives go for peaceful contemplation? Where will minds and souls weary of the mindlessness and thoughtlessness of the world find respite?

Going Bananas Today!

I would love to see a professional sports team named the Bananas. Just imagine thousands of fans standing up and screaming "GO BANANAS!" at the top of their lungs. It would be more fun than an arena full of primates.

BTW, this funny fruit clip art image is available for download on my website, EducatorClips.com.

Upcoming Book...

UPDATE:

Coyote Claus: A Southwestern Desert Tale is now available. It is an original manuscript which brings the cultural heritage of the Sonoran Desert to life through the familiar genre of Clement C. Moore’s A Visit from St. Nicholas.

For more info or to purchase Coyote Claus click here.

Talking (about) Trash

Ever wonder what happens to all that refuse you generate?

Art of mine from the March 2019 issue of ASK magazine for kids. ASK is an award-winning science and art publication for 6- to 9-year-olds.

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