When looking at railroad tracks that go off in the distance, everyone understands that they get closer and closer together … More
Tag: drawing
Where did that Horizon Line Go?
One of the things I love about teaching art is that I am continually learning through my students. Answering their … More
Summer Shows
Hello faithful blog friends, I have not forgotten you! With the deadlines and activities of this past summer there was … More
Painting and Drawing on Lopez Island
Summer is the perfect time to get out and travel to wonderful places to draw. Recently I spent four days … More
Rocks and Waves
Last year when I traveled the Oregon coast, I did my first ever drawings of the ocean. The more I … More
Back to the Oregon Coast
As those of you who have been reading my blog for a while know, I’ve taken several trips to draw … More
The Concept of Context
I’ve been thinking about context all week. Last weekend I participated in an Urban Sketcher workshop with Frank Ching, a … More
Praiseworthy Work
Several times over the past few weeks I’ve heard from people who gave up on art early on because of … More
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