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laurastockwell74
Oct 173 min read
Bobcat: An Ogemaw County Year
There, crouched regally on a moss-covered log and intent on something in the downed trees, is a bobcat.
laurastockwell74
Oct 63 min read
Brown Bat: An Ogemaw County Year
Silhouetted against the darkening sky, a flurry of small, darting shapes emerges. Brown bats, their wings beating rapidly, swoop and flutter
laurastockwell74
Aug 33 min read
Goldenrod: An Ogemaw County Year
Despite its many benefits, goldenrod is often mistakenly blamed for causing allergies. The real culprit behind late summer and early fall ha
laurastockwell74
Jul 303 min read
American Goldfinch: An Ogemaw County Year
At first, I was puzzled by this change in color. The brown birds at my feeder looked so different that I wondered if I was seeing an entirel
laurastockwell74
Jul 223 min read
Snapping Turtle: An Ogemaw County Year
That’s when I saw it – a large snapping turtle, half-submerged in the shallows, basking lazily in the morning sun. Its shell was encrusted w
laurastockwell74
Jul 73 min read
An Ogemaw County Year: Prickly Pear Cactus
This post is part of a project in the works; "An Ogemaw County Year". The blog and eventually the book will encompass nature noticing,...
laurastockwell74
Jun 303 min read
An Ogemaw County Year: Tickseed
Each July and August I collect seeds from the tickseed, which indeed do look like ticks, and then start them indoors each spring and plant t
laurastockwell74
Jun 253 min read
An Ogemaw County Year; Bluegills
Leaning over the edge of my kayak, I peer into the depths and spot numerous small depressions scattered across the sandy bottom. These are t
laurastockwell74
Jun 181 min read
A New Project: An Ogemaw County Year
Explore the natural beauty of Ogemaw County through "An Ogemaw County Year," a project celebrating its diverse flora and fauna across the se
laurastockwell74
Jan 311 min read
2024 Show Schedule
The last show of the year is upon us, the Chippewa Nature Center Art Show and sale . The Chippewa Nature Center Art Show and sale marks...
laurastockwell74
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Original Work reformatted
I learned something really interesting at the art fairs this summer. People don't like the basic black frames I put the 5x7 original...
laurastockwell74
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Michigan Art Show Schedule
Hello and thank you for checking out my 2023 Art Show schedule. Below you can find the dates, locations and a little information about...
laurastockwell74
Nov 24, 20221 min read
Meet NÖRDmi
A Northern Michigan resident, this small artist collaboration works hard to create not only beautiful art but also a great experience for...
laurastockwell74
Aug 29, 20222 min read
BSB & ASB
What? Well before I explain that title, I have to tell you, we are in LDSB or, "Life During Shed Build" There is now life defined as BSB...
laurastockwell74
Aug 20, 20221 min read
The Very Best
Hi, Laura here. I just wanted to take a moment to highlight some very special people who also happen to be amazing models. I work in...
laurastockwell74
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Instant Gratification?
Do you want instant gratification? If so, do not build your own office/studio. Seriously, this project feels like it is taking a long...
laurastockwell74
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Building a Studio
First of all, I am not a builder. I have no experience in building things from plans and while I can hang a picture and even a shelf on...
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