This has been a good week in the world of theTravelsketcher, moi. The last workshop I did was in August of 2020, when we had a brief relaxation of the COVID requirements in our part of the US. Recently, a group of our neighbors asked if we could do a workshop here in Normandie, I…
Tag: procreate
Off Again to Paris
Off again to Paris, I love the sound of that. One of the perks of living in France is that Paris is just a quick train ride away. With Alexis and Joe visiting we are off for a few days in Paris – I am already looking forward to un café demain matin. Earlier in…
Who is your art for?
My art is for me, well OK, and Instagram. Thankfully I have sold quite a few pieces over the years, it has helped pay for paints and pens; well at least a little. Frequently I do art for gifts which is such a pleasure and I do cards and postcards for friends and family. Yet…
Traveling From Acrylic to iPad
Tricia (Travels Through My Lens) and I were on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands early in our marriage. It was there that I did my first real sketch. Prior to Tricia’s encouragement most all of the input from others as well as my own insecurities convinced me that I was “not artistic,” a…
A Varied Journey
Sketching captures my thoughts and experiences then saves them for later reflection while enhancing the moment itself. Though I do have journals, it is clear that the traditional practice of faithfully recording the day’s events eludes me. Random thoughts get recorded, a memorable meal or person, yet spontaneous rather than intentional. Perusing my sketches over…
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