Oregon Coast Vistas

After Seaside I wanted to capture some views of Oregon’s wild and rugged coast. I knew I would find this … More

Drawing at the Beach

Seaside is Oregon’s classic beach town. It has a wide, flat, sandy beach that stretches for miles. Separating the beach from … More

I’ve just returned from a camping trip to the Oregon Coast. What inspiration! I just wanted to sit and soak … More

Twice this past month I’ve joined Urban Sketcher outings in my area. “My area” is a loose term. I chose these … More

Last summer I had the great fortune to be in the Canadian Rockies. I spent a day at the edge … More

While many look to drawing for mindless entertainment I love that it makes me think. I am constantly challenging … More

Sometimes I carefully plan out my blog posts, and sometimes, like last week’s, they’re quite spontaneous. After writing that one, … More

There are so many reasons for drawing. First and foremost, it’s fun. I’ve just come from a drawing session at … More

For many, winter is dreary, cold and often not too inspiring for drawing. But one day this week there was a cloudless … More

There’s no question about it. Drawing from life is best. Not only can you see the subject clearly, but there, … More