Category Archives: Sketchbooks

Falling in Love Again

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

The next logical step after “not giving up” is “falling in love again.” With life itself. This morning I decided, much to my surprise, to call my local art school and sign up to teach another series of sketchbook classes. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pen and Ink, Sketchbooks, Urban Sketching | 7 Comments

Paper…where to start?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

So where to start? I mean that literally. Where do you plan to use your sketchbook? If you plan to draw and paint just at home, where you have a big drafting table, large display of art supplies, and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Making, Sketchbooks, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Watercolor 101: Where do I start?!

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

  With the recent upsurge of interest in all things sketchbook-y, it is easy to feel like you are attempting to get on a train that has already left the station, and that everyone has been on to this fad … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Making, Sketchbooks, Watercolor | 4 Comments

An Eagle Square Do-Over

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

I went out to sketch a month ago today, was interrupted by life, and went back there today to finish the job.

Posted in Art-Making, Sketchbooks, Storytelling, Urban Sketching, Watercolor | 2 Comments

Shameless Marketing

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

“Beware creating alone—join an art class!” I am teaching two classes  here in Concord this spring, one in May and a follow-up one in June, and I would love to have you there to enjoy the gorgeous weather and laughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoons, Pen and Ink, Sketchbooks, Watercolor | 2 Comments

Resurrecting a Blog

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

Some stitches are easier to drop than others. This blog project, begun with such enthusiasm in August 2016, lost its momentum about a year ago; I intended to take a little break, then life happened. Luckily I do have a … Continue reading →

Posted in My Story, Sketchbooks, Watercolor | 5 Comments

The Painted Journal

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

In January 1991 I returned to college to finish my undergraduate degree after a 20-year hiatus. In my program at Lesley College, the last two semesters had to be devoted to a highly structured, single major work. After much brainstorming … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Making, Journaling, My Story, Sketchbooks, Storytelling, Uncategorized, Watercolor | 5 Comments