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

The travel sketchers kit, Part 2


Your travel size paint set will most likely come with a paintbrush that is actually quite serviceable for the travel sketcher. Artists tend to love their brushes, some to the point of compulsiveness. There is nothing wrong with that that, however for the travel sketcher there are three considerations that may need to temper your…

The Travel Sketchers Kit, Part 1


I am obsessive about packing light for travel. So when it comes to a kit for travel sketching it must be compact, easy to carry, and functional. There are times when I tuck pencils, paints, markers, pads, and such into my case, just because “I might need them.” The reality is that they rarely get…