I’m in love. And wouldn’t you know it the object of my affection is short, stubby and twisted. Yes, Pinus … More
Tag: drawing
The Dorymen of Pacific City
I took the Three Capes loop from Tillamook to find wonderful small towns, pleasant beaches and lovely viewpoints. Pacific City … More
Three or Four Graces
Some time ago I saw a photo of a rugged sea stack rising out of the mist. It was haunting … More
Cannon Beach
I’m starting my journey at Cannon Beach, the quintessential Oregon coast experience. I can’t decide which I enjoy more, strolling … More
The What and the Where
I’ve been writing about ideas from “Powerful Watercolor Landscapes,” a terrific book for artists of all media, written by … More
The Why
Continuing with ideas from Catherine Gill’s fabulous book, Powerful Watercolor Landscapes, (see previous post) on page 18 Cathe explains: “When you begin … More
Book Review: Powerful Watercolor Landscapes
From time to time I enjoy sharing some of my favorite drawing books. There are many great ones out there, chock … More
Celebrating Earth Day
As you might guess from all the trees I draw, I am a nature lover. I can find enough inspiration … More
New Work
Over the past few weeks I’ve been working on some new drawings. In addition to teaching, and sketching on location, … More
Let’s Take a Field Trip
I like to take my classes to a local coffee shop to gain experience drawing in public. For those new to … More
Love to Draw 