I have a thing for umbrellas. I’m not sure if it’s their shapes, their bright colors, or the way they … More

Last Sunday, I participated in Urban Sketcher’s Chicago virtual sketch-out. We were tasked with sketching and showing our process and … More

I have learned a bit about graphic humor in my class. Finding humor can be challenging, but always makes more … More

After experimenting with my tall elevator tower sketches (previous post), I went back a second day to Upper Landing Park … More

I am experimenting with sketches telling a message visually. According to Oliver Hoeller, my instructor, a way to do this … More

“Wobbly Lines.” “Wonky Lines”. I have been hearing these phrases for awhile and especially in my sketching class with Oliver … More

I continue to learn to loosen up with my sketching…  I have painted realistic skies in the past. But with … More

The last two weeks I have been taking a great online sketching class by Vienna artist, Oliver Hoeller (http://oliverhoeller.com/). It … More

Sketching locally is always fun when I don’t want to venture too far, and there are usually things to discover.  … More