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Last week at Pen Ink and Paint

Posted on December 22, 2019 by

The allure of Sumi-e style painting has not worn off. I like the delicate colors and scenes, as well as often finding the inspiration internally rather than painting from what is in front of me. The old Sumi-e painters said … Continue reading →

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Another successful workshop AND kicking off Mukilteo Sketchers

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

Seven sketchers joined me at the Mukilteo Gardens to learn a few tips for painting flowers; three were theTravelsketcher Alumni, a few had never sketched or painted. It is always such a thrill to help someone get started. One sketcher … Continue reading →

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Note cards on Etsy

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

Note cards from my original Acrylic paintings are now on Etsy – theTravelsketcher They come in packets of 5, with envelopes. $10 and Free Shipping

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Nature Sketching in the Garden

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Teaming up with Nature Together and Mukilteo Community Gardens for a sketching workshop on July 13, 2019. We will meet at the garden to cover some basics of plant, tree, flower and garden sketching. I will do a demo sketch. … Continue reading →

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Sketching Nature Again

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

We had another group take on sketching nature at Nature Together. We will be having another workshop in July, maybe with some new twists. Watch here for info. Thanks for all who came, thanks to Kris at Nature Together for … Continue reading →

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Workshops, events, and hashtags – busy summer in Mukilteo

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at Rosehill Community center in Mukilteo with my acrylic paints, a perfect day. Summer is here, lots going on in the world of sketching and painting. Here are a few of the events to check … Continue reading →

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Orcas Island weekend

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

Tricia and I just spent the last four days on Orcas Island, one of the San Juan Islands. it was everything you could ask for in a weekend, quiet, sunny, good food, and a lot of sketching. Reminder: There are … Continue reading →

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Yes! You can travel sketch

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

We are getting another Yes! You can Travelsketch! workshop planned. With the weather improving we will get outside to sketch. This workshop is for those who have never sketched or even think “I can’t.” For those with some experience you … Continue reading →

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Nature Sketching at Nature Together

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Nature Together hosted a workshop for Nature sketching. It was so amazing the art that came from a group with no sketching experience, the photos are the proof. We will do this again I am sure.

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Flowers in Newberg, thanks Pete

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

I never tire of flowers, they are right up there with landscapes and buildings. My friend Pete Miller posted a photo on FB, I asked if I could do a sketch, thankfully he said yes.

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