Five of us met to sketch at the Central Library today. I had trouble getting started so didn’t have much to show when we met for coffee in mid-afternoon. After our meeting, inspired by the other sketchers and fortified by caffeine, I went back to the library and decided to try these arches and pendant […]
Captive Subject
November 17, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
My daughter asked if she could use my computer so I said “Sure, if you let me sketch you while you are at it.” Since she really wanted some time online, she agreed. Yes! This was just what I needed–a subject guaranteed to stay fairly still for an extended period! I have been wanting to […]
Backs of Heads
September 21, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Here is John in his cubbyhole home office, gazing at his side by side screens. He is in geek heaven surrounded by electronics.I did these sketches at a Beavers game that I went to with my family. Do some people actually watch the game?
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).