Category Archives: pen

What a journey

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

Thirty-two years ago today, I loaded everything I owned in the world into my Oldsmobile Cutlass, a company-car from the import food company that I worked for. The boss “suggested” that a move to Seattle would be a good thing. … Continue reading →

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Leach Botanical Gardens, Portland, Oregon

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

Two weeks ago we spent the weekend in Portland with friends. They took us to the Leach Botanical Gardens in Southeast Portland. I was surprised to learn of its existence, since I grew up not all that far away from … Continue reading →

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Mornings at Mukilteo Beach

Posted on June 2, 2018 by

The last two mornings I went early to Mukilteo Beach, here is the result

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Recent sketches on the road, and memories from the past

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

Here are a few recent sketches, remembering Scotland, downtown Seattle, and my current trek to Sothern California, with some Japan thrown in.  

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New Year’s Day 2018, morning full moon

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

Happy New Year. The moon provided a dramatic start to the early morning.

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A bird in Lyon

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

We found this little guy perched on a planter as we were walking in Old Town Lyon, France.  

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Remembering Golspie

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

Someone asked me, “What was the best place on your trip?” The first place that came to mind was Golspie in Scotland. I loved the place, even the weather, and best of all I made two new friends that I … Continue reading →

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Another from Tuscany

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

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Last evening in Italy

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

This has been an amazing trip. Hard to believe it is winding down. Tomorrow we take the train to Lyon, through the alps. Hanging out in our room I saw yet another dome, have no idea what it is but … Continue reading →

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A quick sketch of Crichton Castle

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

I did this in about 10 minutes as an experiment with a technique to make travel sketching easy and teachable.

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