Shapes and Relationships

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

Lines and Outlines

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

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. …

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

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

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

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

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

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