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From the Studio or the Road
accordion sketchbook

Greek Sketchbook

When I am on the road, I usually don't paint life. Most of the time, I take pictures as I'm out and about and then use those pictures to sketch to create a narrative of my trip. The only tools that I need as a small watercolor kit, a pencil, and a permanent black pigment pen. I create accordion s...
Learning to Paint Portraits

Learning to Paint Portraits

It's about time I really learned to paint portraits. As anybody who follows me knows, I believe anybody can learn to paint and draw. I guess that means that I can learn to paint better portraits. It just takes practice. Here is my progress so far.
Solo Painting and Photography Trip to Africa

Solo Painting and Photography Trip to Africa

Africa? By yourself? I know what you're thinking. So scary! "I could never do that! It is so far away, so foreign. Is it safe for a woman traveling alone? How do I know what to do and where to go? Isn’t it really expensive?"
Learn How to Draw what You See: Measurement

Learn How to Draw what You See: Measurement

I have always believed that anybody can learn to draw. It may come easier to some people than others and of course, there are people with amazing talent. However, the act of drawing an object, scene, animal, or person accurately, and making it look like that thing, is a skill anybody can learn.
Oh, The Pain!

Oh, The Pain!

If you are afraid of solo travel because you worry about getting hurt, I worry about that too, but really only a little. I guess it's because it had never happened, or I feel indestructible like my middle school students. I do always get trip insurance on the off chance I have to airlifted somewh...

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