Category Archives: 2- Bolts: Sketching Tools

Paper-free Sketching

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

I went for a walk this morning (despite the wind chill of 18°F), because it was sunny and I am eager. Spring Fever has hit me early this year, and nothing says springtime like getting outside again with my sketchbook … Continue reading →

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Let’s sketch together!

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Not everyone has that essential itch that leads to compulsively purchasing art supplies and doodling their life away. And even those that have the itch don’t always have it forever; many will be sketchbook artists for a while, then see … Continue reading →

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“Onward Through the Fog!”

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

As I said in my last post, sometimes you have to be willing to close one door before you can open another, even if that means standing in the dark hallway alone for a while. The hallway’s not so bad … Continue reading →

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Dowsing for the Ultimate Watercolor Secret

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Bobbie Herron

This morning I was working on a lesson plan for my next  Sketchbook Adventure Club class this Saturday (theme for the day will be ‘Watercolor 101’), and honestly, I was struggling. I had way too much to say, insights into … Continue reading →

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I just finished a sketchbook

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Bobbie Herron

When you are using a 160-page sketchbook, as well as two other ‘specialty’ sketchbooks, all at the same time, it is a big deal when you Finish A Sketchbook. Why three at once you ask? Simple. 1) I want one … Continue reading →

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Globetrotting as a Local Sport

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Bobbie Herron

Living about an hour away from a large, relatively old city means I can go there, I don’t have to go there, so I rarely go there. You can know intellectually that you are near a goldmine, but gee, it takes effort to grab … Continue reading →

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It’s all about the P.A.U.S.E.

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Bobbie Herron

Two days ago I taught my last marathon art class for the foreseeable future. It was not my last art class, not by a long shot. But I won’t attempt to do another five-hour-straight “everything you need to know to … Continue reading →

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“Why not do it now?”

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Bobbie Herron

The other day I found myself at one of those betwixt times, several to-do tasks completed and a little gap of time before an afternoon appointment. No time to start a new project, but too much time to waste on … Continue reading →

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I’m just sittin’ here, taking notes…

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Bobbie Herron

That’s all my artwork is. My hieroglyphic representation of “Whoa, look at that! No, zoom in. I mean it, REALLY look at that!” First, a place to sit. Then slowly scan the area until the skip happens, when my glance … Continue reading →

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Deep, not wide

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Bobbie Herron

I was chatting with a friend this morning about how grateful I am to have found the art supply that fulfills all my creative desires (watercolor), that I am not even curious about other media, that I am content exploring … Continue reading →

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