Saturday six travelsketchers joined me for a workshop at the Red Cup in Mukilteo. The wind and the temperature made it unrealistic to be outside so Kris at Nature Together generously opened their space for us to use. This one sold out quickly, so I have another on the calendar for May 18, check the…
What I learned about sketching from birds
Most of us have something that intimidates us when we think of doing a sketch. Some fear buildings because of perspective issues, others its people and faces, for me it is (was) birds. Past attempts were usually disappointing. Thanks to Lyanda Lynn Haupt the author of Crow Planet, and Nature Together in Mukilteo, WA, I…
Travel and Nature Sketching
For many years I had the privilege of traveling to Australia a couple of times a year, yet it was not until my last trip, the twentieth time, that I finally saw the icon of Australia, a kangaroo. And even then it was from a train window as Tricia (Travels Through My Lens) and I…
Nature Sketching vs. Botanical Illustrations,o
Elisa is a friend of mine, the daughter-in-law of my friend Tim. She is one of those artists whose work leaves me speechless. Elisa does botanical illustrations, a specific form of art not for the weak of heart. Botanical Illustrations must be scientifically accurate in all ways, color, proportions, and details. They are often artistic,…
Nature Sketching Workshop
I am so thrilled to be partnering with Nature Together to do a workshop on sketching nature – hopefull there will be more in the future. Nature Together Sketching Wednesday April 17, 10am-12.30pm at Nature Together shop in Mukilteo, Washington $60 includes Professional travel size watercolor pallet Waterbrush Micron 02 pen Sketchpad theTravelsketcher’s tip sheet…
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