Tag Archives: fountain pen

France and my journal

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Terry Christopherson

We have been in France now for 10 days; so many memories already. This trip stands out in that I have been more faithful at sketching in my journal than ever before. Another twist is that I determined to make … Continue reading →

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Graphite and pencils revisited

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Terry Christopherson

Ink, specifically a fountain pen, is my go-to sketching implement. My first sketches were with Rapidograph and Micron pens, no watercolor and rarely any pencil. Over the years the Rapidograph was retired as being too difficult to keep clean and … Continue reading →

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Diamond Knot, at Mukilteo

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Terry Christopherson

One of the oldest buildings on the Mukilteo waterfront is the DiamondKnot Brewpub. Originally it was a bus barn, as evidenced by the beams, brick, and roll-up door. It’s first role as a pub was Cheers Too. In the 1990’s … Continue reading →

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San Diego Weekend

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Terry Christopherson

What a great time

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Christmas in Mukilteo

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

The city Christmas tree sits on the hill overlooking Lighthouse Park, a beautiful site for this time of year.

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The last few days journaling

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

There is something wonderful about tracking your life in sketches and words. Suhita’s blog, Sketch Away is great inspiration.

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Summer day at the Arboretum

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

Washington Park Arboretum is one of the gems of Seattle. I walked along Azalea Way, dazzling colors all around. This old gnarled tree caught my attention.

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Remembering more trips – sketching yours

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

Sketching helps me remember past trips. Photos are great but a sketch has a different feel. If you are not an artist I can do an original travelsketch for you from your photo, ready for you to frame. Email me … Continue reading →

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Watching lights on the ocean at dawn

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

Gray sea and sky, punctuated by navigation buoys and fishing boat lights.

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California trip

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

Some sketches from the trip so far

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