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A New Look

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

Sketching on Location

End of the Line

I am sad to reach mile 363 of Oregon’s Pacific Coast Highway.  It means my adventure is coming to an … More

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Coastal Perspective

One of the many things I love about the Oregon Coast is the mist or light that settles where the shore … More

Oregon Coast, Perspective, Road Trip, Sketching on Location

About Drawing Locations

Finding something to draw is no problem on the Oregon Coast.  In every direction there are wonderful subjects.  But finding … More

Oregon Coast, Road Trip, Sketching on Location

Picking Up Where I Left Off

Some  may remember that I did a trip to the Oregon Coast in the Spring.  I didn’t have time to … More

Oregon Coast, Road Trip, Sketching on Location

Tacoma Sketches

As I mentioned in the previous post, the premise of Urban Sketching is to drawn within an allotted time frame … More

Perspective, Sketching on Location

Sketch Crawl!

This past weekend was the Urban Sketchers West Coast Sketch Crawl in Tacoma, Washington.  What a blast! More than 150 … More

Sketching on Location

Sketching at the Marina

This week our sketching group went to a nearby marina.  Boats are such interesting subjects.   Putting curved hulls in perspective, adding … More

Practice, Sketching on Location

Summer Sketching Group

This summer I organized a weekly sketching group.   It’s easy to do.  Simply make a list of places to … More

Sketching on Location

Quick Draw in Bannack

I’m walking down a dusty road early one morning.   On either side are  rough hewn buildings leaning this way and that.  Blank  … More

Ghost Towns, Road Trip, Sketching on Location

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Hi, I’m Paula Ensign

Drawing has always been my favorite thing to do. Not only do I love to draw, but I passionately believe that everyone can learn to draw. It's not a magical gift to a select few. There are basic skills that can be applied in the same way one learns to play the piano or to drive a car.  Follow instructions, practice, and drawings are guaranteed to result. Best of all, drawing is rewarding no matter where you are in your artistic journey.

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