Can you imagine Venice without pigeons? They’re such a part of the city that I felt they deserved a page in my travel journal… These four are making the loveliest shadows as they perch on a lamp support on the clock tower in the Piazza San Marco… And this group has found something worth investigating… […]
Leslie Fehling
Sketchbook Journeys – Italy: Day 9 (Rialto Market, Venice)
While winter winds howl outside and the temps hover around zero here in Pennsylvania, I’ve been contentedly ensconced in my studio, painting the colorful fruits and vegetables at the Rialto Market in Venice. 10″ x 7″, ink & watercolor in Stillman & Birn Beta series sketchbook I did the drawing on this page in […]
Sketchbook Journeys – Italy: Day 9 (Venice + Time-Lapse Video)
10″ x 2″, ink & watercolor in Stillman & Birn Beta series sketchbook As I rode the train from Vicenza to Venice on Day 9 of my Italian adventure, the colors were soft and muted. Church spires peeked above the fog as we passed by small towns and farms. It was a quiet, relaxed trip, […]
Sketchbook Journeys – Italy: Piazza San Marco, Venice + Step-by-Step
Ready to escape to Italy for some fun in the sun? Come along with me as I work on finishing up the travel journal I started on my two-week trip to northern Italy and Tuscany last spring. I worked feverishly on the sketches last spring and summer, adding watercolor to line drawings I had done […]
Let’s Sketch! New Beginner’s Class Starts Soon
Have you always wanted to learn how to sketch, but didn’t know where to start? Well, here’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! In just a few weeks, I’ll be teaching a comprehensive 8-week class called “Sketchbook Journaling for Beginners” at Wash Arts in Washington, PA. This no-pressure, fun-filled workshop will start you off with […]
The Flower Fairy: A Painting for Callista
Our granddaughter Callista is fifteen months old now, and, in our eyes, she’s really something special. Her zest for life keeps us all on our toes, and her infectious smile is one of the prettiest things I’ve ever seen. Callie Rose Calliista’s bedroom has pale pink walls and ivory/pink/tan bedding. This year for Christmas I […]
Cars & Trucks & Grandma’s House
The holidays are over and I finally have a few moments to catch up with you all. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind, but now the peaceful days of January are here and things are settling down. The house seems so quiet after a week with lots of family, excited dogs, great food, […]
Remembering A Sweet, Smiling Samoyed
It tears at my heart when someone I care about loses a pet. I know how gut-wrenching the loss of a dog can be because I’ve been through it so many times. A beloved companion was there one day, and then he was gone, leaving a gaping hole in our lives with his passing. To […]
Waynesburg Doors
I live in a community which dates back to the 1700s, so there is no shortage of beautiful old houses around here. I’ve painted many of them over the years, but for this recent sketch I narrowed down my focus to some of my favorite front doors. 9″ x 12″, ink & watercolor, Aquabee […]
Fabric Origami Step-by-Step – “Fennel”
Fabric + thread + beads + buttons + wire = WOW! This “Fennel” origami ornament is a perfect example of the end result being greater than the sum of its parts. In just a few minutes, using the simplest of supplies, you can create a beautiful Christmas ornament sure to impress anyone lucky enough to […]
