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Dad, Tricia’s retirement, moving to France – 2022
For many years I have followed Jimmy Buffett’s musical advice regarding New Years resolutions, “Yes, I’ll make a resolution/ That I’ll never make another one…” Yet that does not prevent a bit of reflecting on the past and glancing down … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Art with a message, sometimes
Thinking more about why we do art and what, if anything we are trying to say. It strikes me that there are times when I am just looking for something to paint for the sole reason that I feel like … Continue reading
theTravelsketcher this week (2 weeks) – May 28, 2021
First off – Time to start doing workshops again -after a long le confinement it is time!!! This workshop will be for those who have always wanted to capture a moment while traveling. Perfect for “I am just not artistic.” … Continue reading
Workshop and acrylics – a good week
The highlight of the week was the workshop we did on Wednesday. Ana graciously invited us to her beautiful yard with an amazing view of the sound. A couple of folks were sketching for the first time, I hope they … Continue reading
Posted in Acrylic, sketch, Workshops
Tagged Acrylic, ink and watercolor, sketching, Watercolor, Workshop
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Shapes and Darks First
Shapes, darks, and colors are the building blocks of any art, be it a painting, a sketch, or a photograph. Of the three, color is the least critical, however, shapes and the relationship between dark and light are the most … Continue reading
Sketching & painting during first week of Phase 2
So glad to be sketching outside again! Thankfully things are beginning to open up a bit. The conundrum is the balance between possibility and probability. There is a possibility of becoming infected anytime I have contact with the world outside … Continue reading
Posted in Acrylic, Travel journal
Tagged Acrylic, Beach, dessin de voyage, France, ink and watercolor, Japan, mukilteo, Puget sound, sketching, travel sketching, trees, washington
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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
Posted in Travel journal
Tagged fountain pen, France, ink and watercolor, sketch, sketching, travel, travel sketching, travelsketch, Watercolor
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Nature Sketching at Nature Together is back
Add sketching to your next hike or trip. Sit on the deck and capture a bit of your urban nature world. This workshop is for all levels, but especially for those who are a bit nervous about trying to sketch … Continue reading
Nature Sketching at Nature Together
Nature Together hosted a workshop for Nature sketching. It was so amazing the art that came from a group with no sketching experience, the photos are the proof. We will do this again I am sure.
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