Two pub sketches from the U.K.


A couple of quick sketches in pubs in Edinburgh and in Bath. It is not helpful when your model leaves midway through.

Friday near Mt Tabor, Portland, OR


Arrived for a weekend with friends in Portland, a warm 97F, sat on patio and painted while waiting for them to return. A perfect start. Watercolor and ink, 5×8

Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley


This is like a fantasy land for wine folks. Castello di Amorosa, in Napa. We have only visited the grounds, seen the barns, sheep, and peacocks. But on the next trip to Napa a full blown tour with the Royal Food and Wine Pairing.   Here is the castle  

Remember summer 2015


A rosé under the willow last June, it is raining now, and I miss the summer.