Sketch Away: Travels with my sketchbook

It’s spring, the season when everything blooms and I finally remember to cut some flowers and bring them in to draw… I’m rarely interested in a straight-forward interpretation of them, though sometimes I work in quick succession on multiples, which start more realistic and veer off from there…

Here are a few recent sketches that make strange bedfellows. These first two are from the always-green Pleasanton hills. The first is watercolor with neocolor and ink . This was at the start of a hike with my sketch buddies, Nina and

If you are (or know someone) new to watercolor or to drawing, or if you just want ot enjoy a new technique in watercolor, come join mefor STILL LIFE WITH STUFF:
a watercolor workshop hosted by FOUND*SJ

This workshop is inspired by all the gorgeous treasures at Found SJ.
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