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France and my journal
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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Tagged fountain pen, France, ink and watercolor, sketch, sketching, travel, travel sketching, travelsketch, Watercolor
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Graphite and pencils revisited
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
Diamond Knot, at Mukilteo
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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Tagged fountain pen, Ink, ink and watercolor, mukilteo, pub, Puget sound, sketch, travelsketch, travelsketcher, washington, Watercolor
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San Diego Weekend
What a great time
Posted in Travel journal
Tagged fountain pen, gardens, Ink, sketch, travel-sketch, travelsketcher, Watercolor
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Christmas in Mukilteo
The city Christmas tree sits on the hill overlooking Lighthouse Park, a beautiful site for this time of year.
Posted in Watercolor
Tagged fountain pen, Ink, mukilteo, painting, Puget sound, sketch, trees, washington, Watercolor
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The last few days journaling
There is something wonderful about tracking your life in sketches and words. Suhita’s blog, Sketch Away is great inspiration.
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Tagged fountain pen, Ink, ink and watercolor, sketch, Watercolor
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Summer day at the Arboretum
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.
Posted in Painting, sketch, Watercolor
Tagged fountain pen, gardens, Ink, painting, Seattle, sketch, summer, travelsketch, travelsketcher, trees, washington, Watercolor
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Remembering more trips – sketching yours
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
Posted in sketch, Travel
Tagged fountain pen, Ink, Italy, Japan, sketch, tokyo, travel, travelsketch, travelsketcher, Watercolor
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Watching lights on the ocean at dawn
Gray sea and sky, punctuated by navigation buoys and fishing boat lights.
Posted in sketch, Travel
Tagged fountain pen, Ink, Oregon, sketch, thewinesketcher, travel, travel-sketch, travelsketch
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California trip
Some sketches from the trip so far
Posted in sketch, Travel
Tagged fountain pen, Ink, national parks, sketch, travel, travel-sketch, travelsketch, travelsketcher, trees
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