Reflection Vineyards, thanks for a wonderful September afternoon


One of the great joys of wine is discovery. Today in the Rattlesnake Hills wine region of Washington, the winery I was headed for was closed, so I went exploring. An easel sign near an orchard pointed the way to Reflection Vineyards, up a gravel road through the trees, and it was open. What a…

The Travel Sketchers Kit, Part 1


I am obsessive about packing light for travel. So when it comes to a kit for travel sketching it must be compact, easy to carry, and functional. There are times when I tuck pencils, paints, markers, pads, and such into my case, just because “I might need them.” The reality is that they rarely get…

Travel Sketching, why you should give it a try


  The experience, the moment, and the memories are why travel sketching enhances any journey, be it across the globe or across your neighborhood. Sketching requires that you slow down and embrace the place and the moment. The sketcher is actually part of the environment in a way that the hurried tourist with their cell…