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Grand Views

After Yellowstone I drove down to Grand Teton National Park for a week of painting with friends.  The mountains played … More

Road Trip, Sketching on Location

Thumbnails in Yellowstone

The main purpose of my trip to Yellowstone was to paint.   With all the drawing I’ve been doing, I was … More

Sketching on Location, thumbnails, Yellowstone

Sketching the Old West

I mentioned to a friend I was going to draw in Virginia City.  “Virginia City, Nevada?” she asked.   “No,” … More

Ghost Towns, Road Trip, Sketching on Location

Sketching Supplies

I’m about to head off on a trip and I thought this would be a good time to review my … More

Road Trip, Sketching on Location, Supplies

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

Oregon Coast, Sketching on Location

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

Sketching on Location

Travel Sketching

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

Sketching on Location

Urban Sketcher Outings

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

Sketching on Location

Drawing Zen

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

Sketching on Location, why we draw

A Walk in the Woods

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

Line Drawings, 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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