Tag: Travel

England Sketchbook: Exploring London

England Sketchbook: Exploring London

I only had two full days in London on this trip, but I managed to see quite a few of the places on my wish list without feeling like it was all a mad, crazy dash from one must-see site to the next.  Just walking around the city is an education in itself, so it’s […]

Sketch Monet’s Garden in 2025!

Sketch Monet’s Garden in 2025!

Grab your sketch kit and come away with meto breathtakingly beautiful Giverny! Illustrated Watercolor Journaling in Giverny, France August 30 – September 6, 2025 Register here (BOOK NOW – Save $150 when you register before Nov 30, 2024) We’ve all marveled at Impressionist master Claude Monet’s incredible water lily paintings, but how would you like […]

Sketch Provence in 2024!

Sketch Provence in 2024!

Grab your sketch kit and come away with me to the land of legendary light! Illustrated Watercolor Journaling in Provence September 14-21, 2024 (FULL) Register here Just picture yourself whiling away an afternoon wandering through a quaint French village…  or sitting on a sunny hilltop, sketching the panoramic view spread out before you.  Sketch from […]

Sketchbook Journeys: Belgium

Sketchbook Journeys: Belgium

I returned from my spring teaching trip to Belgium and Croatia a few weeks ago, and I’ve been getting up early most mornings since I got home to work on finishing up my travel journal. I have a long way to go until I can close the book on that 3-1/2 week trip, but I’ll […]

Sketch Provence in 2024!

Sketch Provence in 2024!

Grab your sketch kit and come away with me to the land of legendary light! Illustrated Watercolor Journaling in Provence September 14-21, 2024 (FULL) Register here Just picture yourself whiling away an afternoon wandering through a quaint French village…  or sitting on a sunny hilltop, sketching the panoramic view spread out before you.  Sketch from […]

Santa Barbara Travel Journal – Part 3

Santa Barbara Travel Journal – Part 3

Before I left for California, my friend asked what I wanted to see and do while I was visiting. I told her I just wanted to hang out, talk, relax, and paint. And that’s what we did! We sketched and chatted and laughed and inspired each other. We watched sunrises and sunsets and drank wine […]

Santa Barbara Travel Journal – Part 2

Santa Barbara Travel Journal – Part 2

I love getting together with other artists to paint on location. It gets the creative juices flowing and pushes me to look at a scene from a different viewpoint or try a new technique. I’m always inspired by the originality and creativity that flow from the most self-effacing people. I had a chance to meet […]

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