Author Archives: Terry Christopherson

About Terry Christopherson

I sketch, I paint, I travel and eat, that is what my sites are all about.

theTravelsketcher this week – 12 February 2021

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Terry Christopherson

What a week – Tampa Bay/Brady win the Super Bowl and another impeachment trial is underway. BUT the really big news is that I got a new fude pen and travel brush set, now that is newsworthy. Started off the … Continue reading →

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theTravelsketcher this week – 5 February 2021

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Terry Christopherson

This week Kris at Nature Together and I put a combination workshop – book group together starting at the end of February. We will be reading Nature Obscura by Kelly Brenner and then doing sketches inspired from the book. We … Continue reading →

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thetravelsketcher last week – 29 January 2021

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Terry Christopherson

Last week I started a new sketchbook sketching flowers on the table, moved on to an Eastern Bluebird from a photo by Eunice Miller at Folsum Mill Studio, then of course something from France, Eglise Notre-Dame-sur-l’eau in Domfront, Normandy Recently … Continue reading →

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Capturing the Inspiration of Amanda Gorman

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Terry Christopherson

Amanda Gorman stole the show at the inauguration, what an inspiring recitation from an inspiring person. I tried to just capture a bit of the essence of that moment. After posting this on Instagram many requests for prints came in, … Continue reading →

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My Misdirected Youth

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Terry Christopherson

In the seventh grade (1962-63), at Dale J. Ickes Junior High, my science teacher was Mr. Hughes, one of those teachers that it is impossible to ascribe enough praise. He opened the door to the wonders of biology and the … Continue reading →

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Travelsketching Nature Obscura

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Terry Christopherson

Travelsketching has and is all about discovery and capturing the moment while traveling. Le Confinement has broadened my perception of travel, it has taken me to a number of new destinations for art and sketching, and since new destinations are … Continue reading →

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theTravelsketcher with clipped-wings

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Terry Christopherson

My Alaska Airlines Million-miler Boeing 737 model sits on the mantel. Just a few days over a year ago I was with Tricia (Travels Through My Lens) in Japan and Korea. Ten months ago we were in France. Our last … Continue reading →

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A bit of Travelsketcher trivia, and Hobart

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Terry Christopherson

Trivia time. First, what country has theTravelsketcher been to more times than any other? (Outside of the USA of course.) Secondly, where do the second and third oldest friends of mine live? The answer to both: Australia. Australia has been … Continue reading →

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I miss flying!

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Terry Christopherson

I miss flying! I never tire of traveling or flying, I got tired while traveling, but never tired of traveling.  My first real travel began in 1987. Prior to that any trips away from the Portland, Oregon area were few. … Continue reading →

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Granny would have loved Google Earth

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Terry Christopherson

When I was young I had a book of black and white photographs from around the world. It was about two inches thick, and no more than A5 in size. Granny and I would spend hours sitting on the couch … Continue reading →

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