Tag Archives: ink

The last few days journaling

Posted on November 17, 2018 by

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

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Travel sketches vs urban sketches, and what about plein air?

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

The teapot in Bath, and a street in Kyoto are both travel sketches yet they do not qualify as urban sketches. The teapot was done on location yet it does not qualify for an urban sketch due to the content. … Continue reading →

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Fall colors and bare branches

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

Looking out the window on a blustery fall morning. An abstract collage of color with bare branches crisscrossing the scene.

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Testing a new tripod

Posted on September 26, 2018 by

Most of the time my lap has supported my sketchpad and paints. I like to travel light so that works well. Yet after seeing so many urban and travel sketchers use a tripod for sketching I had to give it … Continue reading →

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Leach Botanical Gardens, Portland, Oregon

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

Two weeks ago we spent the weekend in Portland with friends. They took us to the Leach Botanical Gardens in Southeast Portland. I was surprised to learn of its existence, since I grew up not all that far away from … Continue reading →

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Sketching in Mukilteo

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

It is so pleasant living in a town by Puget Sound. Here are some recent sketches. The Red Cup Cafe is a popular place for locals. It sits on the hill above the waterfront giving a sweeping view of the … Continue reading →

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Summer day at the Arboretum

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

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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