Category Archives: class

#18 on the Top Sketch Websites!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Top 50 Sketch Websites & Blogs For Sketchers & Artists Woot!  I made #18 on the top sketch blogs for sketchers! I am not usually interested in awards but this is comparing me with some people who I think are … Continue reading →

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Tools: Organization

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

I am one of those super-organized people. Even before I was an architect. I hear about how hard it is for people to keep track of their images — if on the puter. Understand I am not a Pinterest fan. … Continue reading →

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VSW: Alamo, a Fast Study

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

In an effort to begin to discuss how I look at buildings in order to begin to draw them, I took an image of the Alamo and dissected it.  Most of this I do by simply looking, but what helps … Continue reading →

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Lino Printing with Tracey Fletcher King

Posted on October 7, 2016 by

I am SO excited: I am taking Tracey Fletcher King’s Lino Printing classes! She is informed, fun, silly, and talented, and is teaching TWO levels, and as I’ve never tried this whole lino-printing thang I am excited to learn from … Continue reading →

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Tools: Filling Ink Converters

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

This post is for Deb. Filling and cleaning go hand-in-hand. Goulet offers the pen cleaning package! Goulet has amazing videos and I highly recommend Fountain Pens 101. I was crazy not to take the time to watch the whole series … Continue reading →

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I’ve got a Patreon Page!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

I’m getting ready to begin teaching, and so, drumroll…. I launched my Patreon page! Yes, here I am asking for your support and money… I support two artists, one on Patreon. For the cost of a coffee out, I contribute … Continue reading →

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Sale on Tracey Fletcher King’s Class!

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

Classes are great if you can takeaway even one thing that you use all the time. Tracey Fletcher King’s class helped me to pop or intensify my watercolors. Beginner to intermediate watercolorists, this is a great class! She is having … Continue reading →

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