Alley Kocinski: Illinois Field Journal
August 5, 2026 - Lincoln Marsh, Wheaton, IL
Time of Day: Morning
Temperature: 76
Weather Conditions: Overcast and humid
Weather Change from Last Visit: Higher humidity due to rain coming
Wildlife Present: american bullfrog, beaver, great egret, female mallard ducks, painted turtles
Plants Identified: water lilies, cattails, coneflowers, american bellflower
Artistic Inspiration: How did your hike inspire you artistically?
I sketched the bullfrog in the water from life, painted a plein air oil sketch of the water lilies, and took lots of reference photos and videos to use in future works
