Category: Greene County

The First Fruits of Summer

The First Fruits of Summer

Today was a scorcher, just what the first day of summer should be! I spent an hour in the garden early this morning, as the sun was just peeking over the trees, and did my weeding and harvesting before it got too hot. Watercolor & ink (Lexington Gray) in Stillman & Birn Alpha Series sketchbook […]

75 Day Sketch Challenge: Days 6-10

75 Day Sketch Challenge: Days 6-10

I’m already reaping the rewards of the 75 Day Sketch Challenge… and I’m only on Day 11! It’s becoming second nature to draw directly with a pen. No more fussing around with a pencil drawing first. Now I simply observe closely and record what I see. It’s saving me time and energy. And I think […]

Sketchbook Display at Bowlby Public LIbrary

Sketchbook Display at Bowlby Public LIbrary

The nice folks at my local library asked me to set up a display of my sketchbooks a few weeks ago in a tall display case near the circulation desk on the main floor. If you’re local, you might want to stop by the Bowlby Library in Waynesburg, PA, and take a look. It’s a […]

Sketching While Out and About

Sketching While Out and About

I’ve been working on some very detailed painting projects lately, which I’ll share with you soon, but it’s gotten me in the mood to do something looser and quicker. So, this morning when I had to drop my van off at the Chrysler dealer for yet another recall repair, I brought my sketchbook along for […]

The 5-5-5 Sketch Challenge

The 5-5-5 Sketch Challenge

I often take time on a Sunday afternoon to go for a nice, long walk with our golden retriever, Buckley. We both love it, and it’s a great way to get some exercise and spend time outdoors. A few weeks ago, I decided I’d throw my sketchbook and a few basic supplies into my backpack, […]

A Funny Thing Happened While I Was Out Sketching

A Funny Thing Happened While I Was Out Sketching

It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in early March when I set off down the road from our house to do a little sketching. I wanted to add a page or two to my Greene County sketchbook and thought I’d meander along the back roads until I found just the right spot. I didn’t have […]

My Homemade Sketch Kit for Painting On the Go

My Homemade Sketch Kit for Painting On the Go

On my way to the grocery store this afternoon, I decided to dawdle a bit and stop to sketch this hot pink house that I pass every time I go to town. Watercolor, pen & ink, 3-1/2″ x 5″ I did a light pencil sketch first, just to make sure I had the proportions right, […]

A Case of Mistaken Identity

A Case of Mistaken Identity

It was a startlingly bright afternoon last November, when I gave in to my longing to leave my work and head outdoors to do a little sketching. After several cold, drizzly days, the warm afternoon and deep blue sky were calling me. I grabbed the backpack that I keep stocked with sketching supplies, hopped in […]

“Our Town: Monday Morning” Watercolor Painting

“Our Town: Monday Morning” Watercolor Painting

A few years ago, I did a sketch of the main street of our little town, and it’s been so popular at the gallery where I sell my work that I decided to do a whole series of “Our Town” paintings. Here’s the second in the series, completed just a few days ago … “Our […]

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