Here’s another attempt at the beautiful St. Johns Bridge. The graceful cathedral-like structure with the misty, dark Douglas Fir-covered hills in the background make me want to sketch this scene every time I drive over the bridge. Of course, the other drivers wouldn’t appreciate it if I stopped right then and there, so I found […]
Sketching Under the Influence
October 27, 2009 by · 2 Comments
I often drive across the St Johns Bridge, and nearly every time, I say I would love to draw it “someday”. Well about a week ago, on a beautiful autumn day, I took off with my sketchpad, determined to finally do it! When I got there, I realized that I had to forgo the best […]
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).