Off to the south of France


After a few weeks at home we are off again, this time to the south of France. The weather was wet for a few days then it got quite hot. My new studio and paints got a bit of a work out. Jimmy Buffett died on the first of September, quite a shock to me…

The Royal Crescent, Bath, England


Travelsketching while on the trip forces you to slow down and savor a time and place, flipping through sketchbook journals after the trip rekindles the feeling of a place better than just photos. TheTravelsketcher has discovered that doing a sketch from a photo after the trip also transports you back to the place a bit….

Umbrellas on Lake Union


Cafe umbrellas have been getting a real work out this summer in a city that is usually chided for its need for rain umbrellas. Not this summer.

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