The third Sketchbook Revival presentation I’ve followed along with — to a point — was by Carla Sonheim, who offered … More
Category: Colored Pencil
I Haven’t Got a Clue!
Today’s been a fun day in the studio, and the result is this drawing: Pear Study #9 – Colored Pencil. … More
I Still Hate Perspective
Now that I’m spending time in the studio every day, I’m re-visiting a lot of different media, supplies, and methods … More
Seven Years Ago
June 9, 2015. That’s when it all began for me. Most of you know the story, but for the newer … More
A Different Sort of Zen
As I looked through the workshop schedule for Sketchbook Revival 2022, I think I rolled my eyes a bit when … More
What Was I Thinking?
As the end of another year approaches, I’m in a bit of a reflective mood. It’s always a good time … More
Another Bowl of Apples
In every journey we take, there’s always that moment when we come back around to where we began. Poet T. … More
The Gold Bug
This drawing is from the most recent episode of “Gettin’ Sketchy” with artists Ashley Bane Hurst and Matt Fussell. One … More
Off Like a Herd of Turtles
This quote has nothing to do with art really, but it showed up in my Facebook feed, and I loved … More
Sometimes I Surprise Myself
If you’ve been reading this blog, you already know that I’m not a botanical artist. I love seeing those exquisite, … More
Autumn Colors
Last night was a fun night at Gettin’ Sketchy. It offered a chance to get out a few art supplies I … More
Branching Out
My experience with mixed media in the past has been limited to line and wash applications, such as the Turkish … More
The Eight-Hour Bee
When I was first learning to draw back in 2015, I read an article about a drawing class where the … More
The Birds!
This little fellow is late to the “Draw-a-Bird” party this month, so he’ll be flapping his wings like crazy to … More
Sketchbook Memories
Every artist — and every aspiring artist — should have a sketchbook. Although it might seem like an insignificant little thing, it’s one of the most important tools in our art arsenal.
A Little Birdie Told Me
Yes…a little birdie told me this morning that folks are now celebrating Draw-a-Bird Day every month. Even though the annual event … More
What Exactly IS a Squid?
“Today we’re going to draw a squid…” That was how a recent Sketchbook Nation project began. A squid. Great. Uh, … More
You Get What You Pay For
Caveat emptor — let the buyer beware — was probably the first Latin phrase I learned. I was no more than five … More
Patience Is a Virtue
I’ve never been a patient person. When I want something, I want it now — a fact that Amazon Prime … More
Keep It Simple, Sweetheart
Simplify. That word has been one of my life’s mottos — if a single word can be a motto, that … More
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