This drawing is from the most recent episode of “Gettin’ Sketchy” with artists Ashley Bane Hurst and Matt Fussell. One … More
Category: Colored Pencil
Off Like a Herd of Turtles
This quote has nothing to do with art really, but it showed up in my Facebook feed, and I loved … More
Sometimes I Surprise Myself
If you’ve been reading this blog, you already know that I’m not a botanical artist. I love seeing those exquisite, … More
Autumn Colors
Last night was a fun night at Gettin’ Sketchy. It offered a chance to get out a few art supplies I … More
Branching Out
My experience with mixed media in the past has been limited to line and wash applications, such as the Turkish … More
The Eight-Hour Bee
When I was first learning to draw back in 2015, I read an article about a drawing class where the … More
The Birds!
This little fellow is late to the “Draw-a-Bird” party this month, so he’ll be flapping his wings like crazy to … More
Sketchbook Memories
Every artist — and every aspiring artist — should have a sketchbook. Although it might seem like an insignificant little thing, it’s one of the most important tools in our art arsenal.
A Little Birdie Told Me
Yes…a little birdie told me this morning that folks are now celebrating Draw-a-Bird Day every month. Even though the annual event … More
What Exactly IS a Squid?
“Today we’re going to draw a squid…” That was how a recent Sketchbook Nation project began. A squid. Great. Uh, … More
You Get What You Pay For
Caveat emptor — let the buyer beware — was probably the first Latin phrase I learned. I was no more than five … More
Patience Is a Virtue
I’ve never been a patient person. When I want something, I want it now — a fact that Amazon Prime … More
Keep It Simple, Sweetheart
Simplify. That word has been one of my life’s mottos — if a single word can be a motto, that … More
Please Draw a Bird Today
You may not know it, but today is a very special day. It’s Draw-a-Bird Day, and although it’s not an … More
My First Challenge
I’m celebrating another momentous event on my journey toward becoming an artist. I’ve submitted my first work to a contest. … More
Am I an Artist?
Artist (art·ist) NOUN a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. synonyms: designer · creator · … More
Fat Bananas
I finished my “random art” project: a hand of bananas drawn with colored pencil with a watercolor background. As a … More
Bowl of Apples
Today I’m sharing one of my recent colored pencil drawings. It’s far from perfect, yet I’m pleased with how it … More
