Category Archives: ink

Loire Valley Sites – repost from Travels Through My Lens,

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

Check this blog from my travel partner Tricia, check out her blog for more Travels Through My Lens The beautiful Loire Valley of France is filled with many interesting sites including chateaux, troglodyte dwellings, wineries, charming villages, … Loire Valley … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the memories, revisited

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

A Million Miler designation with Alaska Airlines is proof that I have spent a lot of time on planes. At the moment I am at 30,000 miles above the earth, somewhere between Seattle and Philadelphia. Retired as I am i don’t … Continue reading →

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The journey begins

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

For well over a year we have talked about moving to France, today we take a giant step in that direction. As I write this, I am nibbling on a chocolate chip cookie at the Doubletree Hotel near SeaTac airport. … Continue reading →

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Today at Pen Ink and Paint

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

Workshop, Mukilteo Sketchers, France Looking forward to a workshop this afternoon, Yes! You can travelsketch and more! Some old friends and a few new sketchers, it should be a good time. We will working on using boxes and straightening lines … Continue reading →

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Last week at Pen Ink and Paint

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

Actually this is for the last TWO weeks, thanks to Christmas and New Years. The holidays were enjoyable but as usual I am glad to move on into the new year. An inquiry from Instagram reminded me that I don’t … Continue reading →

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A busy week in theTravelsketcher world

Posted on December 15, 2019 by

The highlight of the week was Saturday’s workshop, Yes! You can travelsketch! Thanks to Lori we had a great venue, her beautiful home, she even provided a full spread of appetizers and beverages, thank you so much. From the feedback … Continue reading →

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Travel and art – it’s all about the journey

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

When we travel the trip begins with the discussion of where to go, often a year before we board a plane. Searching maps, checking hotels and trains, rental cars and restaurants, are all part of the thrill of travel. A … Continue reading →

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