Shapes and Relationships

Another way to think about line drawing is to look for shapes within your subject. Take the old dock in … More

Lines and Outlines

Way back in October I wrote about tracing as a way of learning to see. This year my plan is … More

I’m making some changes to the site again. New blog posts and images coming soon.

When I teach drawing I always start out by having the students trace something. Everyone can trace. It’s a no-brainer. … More

In the Fall I teach drawing classes. My primary class is Sketchbook Journaling, a how-to course in the basic principles … More

I learned a new word recently: ekphrasis. It’s a Greek word meaning “description,” which would explain why spell checker has … More

I decided it was time for an update. In addition to the new look I plan to add some new … More

Towards the end of our week at Paint the Peninsula in Port Angeles (see previous post), the artists participated in … More

Last week I participated in Paint the Peninsula, a plein air painting competition based in Port Angeles, Washington. A juried … More

Summer is such a great time to get out and sketch. I’ve had several short trips in the area plus … More