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- Introducing ‘Cafe Wisdom’ February 13, 2019
- Why giving up doesn’t work February 7, 2019
- Final Chapter… December 27, 2018
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- Forgive me Readers, for I have sinned… December 5, 2018
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Category Archives: Sketchbooks
Falling in Love Again
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
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Paper…where to start?
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
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Watercolor 101: Where do I start?!
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
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An Eagle Square Do-Over
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
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Shameless Marketing
“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
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Resurrecting a Blog
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
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The Painted Journal
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
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