Shadows painted wet in wet and the blue sky added later. We have incredible cloudscapes here in the Pacific Northwest in the spring. Cumulus clouds billow dramatically, racing across the sky, changing shape by the minute. I have been wanting to try out various techniques for painting them, and as my husband says, there is […]
Aladdin Theater
March 21, 2011 by · 6 Comments
The Aladdin Theater has gone through several big changes through the years, from a vaudeville house in the 20’s to specializing in family movies in the 50’s, then to X-rated movies in the 70’s and 80’s. In 1993 it was renovated and started a new life as a venue for live music, as it continues […]
A View into Esther Short Park
March 1, 2011 by · 14 Comments
This is the view from the coffee shop where we sat drinking coffee, reading and sketching on Sunday afternoon. What a luxury to be warm and dry, yet have such a lovely view into the park. This coffee shop has to become a regular! This is done with my Lami Safari pen loaded with Noodler’s […]
Union Station
February 25, 2011 by · 5 Comments
I got out my 135 year old sketchbook (it used to be an autograph book) for this one. My goal is to dedicate the book to sketches of historic places in Portland. The paper is slightly yellowed and not at all absorbent so sketches turn out very differently. I think it gives the sketches an […]
Brewer’s Spruce
February 17, 2011 by · 8 Comments
This tree is another native of the Pacific Northwest. It is easily mistaken for a Douglas Fir from a distance because it also has drooping side branches, but on close inspection the cones and the needles are quite different. My sweet husband used a pole pruner while standing on the garage roof to cut down […]
This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).