Tag Archives: sketching

I did a terrible job explaining viewfinders…

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Bobbie Herron

… but this guy does a great job. Our approaches are somewhat different, but the point is the same. He shows how to make a clear plastic viewfinder, as well as the “hole in the index card” style that I … Continue reading →

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Time to do a DOUBLE TAKE!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Bobbie Herron

As of 6pm, June 30th, 2022, the draft of my second book, Double Take, is now in my editor’s hands! His edited version of all 38,000 words should arrive in my inbox tomorrow. That will be the first time I … Continue reading →

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A time of gentle peace, with W. B. Yeats

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Bobbie Herron

“We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us . . . that they may see, it may be, their own images . . . and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps … Continue reading →

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“The chatter is what’s the matter . . .”

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Bobbie Herron

Don’t you agree? The chatter in our head is often the only thing holding us back from happily giving sketching a try, or anything else for that matter. That sweet little brain of ours is trying so hard to keep … Continue reading →

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Today’s the day! “Look at That!”

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

My book is finally a reality! I am so proud to announce that a book that began its life as a twinkle of a notion of an alternative sort of art class three years ago, has turned into a lighthearted, … Continue reading →

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The Quickest Way to My Heart is via a Fountain Pen

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

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 →

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Sundays with Patrick

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

It’s time to tell you about a weekly outdoor adventure I have enjoyed since the end of May. At 1pm every Sunday, sketchbook, art kit, and camp stool in hand, I meet up with my good friend Patrick and we … Continue reading →

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“Look at that!” said the soon-to-be author.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

I’m writing a book.  Yes, I’m as surprised as you are. I see now why, for the past two months, I have written so many blog posts about staying grounded, finding equanimity with outside distractions, and not letting your lists … Continue reading →

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