Sketchbook Blog

Sketches All Directions

I’ve had fun recently trying some sketching while looking in different directions. A fall walk with my old dog got…

Sketching AT Festivals

I don’t go to very many festivals, but when I do, it’s a special treat. Sketching at a festival can…

People, Places, and Things

The last few weeks I’ve been sketching a bunch of random things. In September I sketched with Urban Sketchers Twin…

Unknown Quests

Fall has gotten me out driving around looking for sketch subjects. I am usually on an unknown quest. I don’t…

Sketching Iceland

My family and I spent a wonderful time in Iceland last week! I was a first-time visitor, and determined to…

Noise And Quiet

Sketching on location always brings times of noise and quiet. And I love both. I’ve sketched in many noisy places.…

A Thing For Boats

I didn’t grow up with a cabin or boat since I was very small, but I like to observe boats.…

restaurant sketch tips

I love sketching food and in restaurants. The challenge is that the food arrives at your table, and it often…

Out And About

This last month or so has been a wonderful time of sketching. As Minnesota has moved from winter (10 inches…

Spring Sketches

I had the wonderful opportunity in March to go to Key Largo and the Florida Keys with my family. I…