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Tag Archives: Look at That!
What a year it has been.
A year ago yesterday I published the Kindle version of my book, Look at That! Discover the Joy of Seeing by Sketching. Two days later, a year ago tomorrow, the paperback version became available. In the last 12 months, 3,353 … Continue reading
Posted in Look at That! book, Seeing and looking, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Creative Habit, Inspiration, Look at That!, Looking, Perseverance, Writing Habit
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Short and sweet is never a bad idea, for drawings or blog posts!
Good morning and Merry Christmas! If you’re finding you have a spare bit of time after the morning chaos is finished and while your Christmas dinner is cooking, here’s an idea. Think of an artist whose mark-making you really admire. … Continue reading
Posted in 3- Magic: Art Epiphanies, Pen & Ink, Watercolor
Tagged Creative Habit, learning from masters, Look at That!, mark-making
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The Quickest Way to My Heart is via a Fountain Pen
Another fun Sunday out sketching with my friend Patrick. This past weekend we enjoyed an unseasonably warm patch of weather, and took advantage of the afternoon light right here in town. This is Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, a beautiful … Continue reading
Aloft with Inspiration 