Recent content by Joan T

Robin, you are right about sketching every day is good for your health. It energizes me.Sounds like your bunny is very active. Good job on the footwear done in direct watercolor. Jerry had a Dr's appointment so we went out for that. All fairly good results. Then we went out to lunch. It was...

Pine Cone, thanks for watching out for all of us. It is appreciated. Thanks also for your comments on everything! I hope you are staying warm. The cold is what bothers me the most. I'm living in layers. lol Jo, glad to hear that things went well down there and you got some rain/freezing rain. I...

Robin, I've been looking at the first sketch pondering it. Is it a garlic press? What a fun perspective of it. That would have fit for opens and closes too. How did you area do with the storm? Pulled up the blinds in the living room for the view with the snow. 11 - landscape - watercolors...

Hard to tell how much snow we had since it changed to freezing rain for a little while. Certain areas nearby got a lot more snow than we did right here. Hopefully they will get all the roads clear today. Our maintenance crew is usually very good at clearing our parking lot so I'm hoping they get...

Pine Cone, thanks so much! I had saved my egg shell from this morning's breakfast to use for a sketch. I put it in what I thought was a really safe place. I went looking for it a little while ago and it was gone. Jerry cleaned up and threw it away. Luckily it was at the top of the trash can...

Hi, all! So far we have about 4 inches of snow. I think it has mixed with a little rain so it is packing it down a bit. Warm and comfortable inside today...did some cooking, some exercising, took all the ornaments off the tree (which will come down and be packed up tomorrow), made a few calls...

Fletch, your barn looks great...sort of what we are expecting here tomorrow. lol I usually let a painting sit on my counter for a few days while I casually look at it to see if I still need to change anything...but it looks like you've captured the magical hour well. Thanks for your comments on...

Thanks, everyone for your comments and concerns. I was out (actually indoors) with the sketchers today since I'm pretty sure I won't be going any place tomorrow (Sunday) or Monday. My biggest concern is for the possible icing we may have. Our snow is supposed to change to rain and sleet at some...

Pine Cone, thanks so much for thinking of us. I'm hoping to have snow to sketch, and a warm, safe place to sketch from. I know a lot of people will be affected and I pray that everyone stays safe. It is hard to pick a favorite art material, but more than anything my Lamy pens (especially the...

Jo, from the weather maps I think half the country will be affected by the storm. They are predicting 8-14 inches of snow here. I'll keep everyone posted on what we get. I'll be sketching it out the window. That looks like a complicated opener. Nice sketch of it. Lately we have been having such...

Jennie Jo, you captured the delicate look to the flower so well! Great idea to sketch it every day. Jo, thanks. It was a bit warmer yesterday, but temps are dropping ahead of the snowstorm headed this way. Ai, good capture of your friend at the cafe. I like the big, healthy leaves on the...

Jo, nice job showing the smoothness of the metal drinking cup. 5 - building/structure (sheds) - watercolors 6 - made of wood (pilings and dock) Happy Birthday, Fletch! I hope you are having a great day filled with good things, good people, and good inspiration!

Ai, your flowers have me smiling. :) That's a nice way to start the morning. I like the plastic stools in your sketch, although personally I like seating that has a back rest. Those look like they can be easily pulled up anywhere. Robin, thanks. I've wanted to sketch a landscaping truck for a...

Ai, hi! Robin, congrats on being the first to post. Fun to see you use different art materials. Is that a dinosaur pencil topper? You have such cute items to sketch and I love the great colors in this! Ned, good to see your face. Hope you get a chance to sketch and join us that way too. I did...

Ai, thanks for the info and the photos of the cat cafe. I've never been to one, although I have read that there are a few around. Jo, your sketch of your lunch looks so yummy! Glad you enjoyed it both as a lunch and as a model. Good job on the mowers too. Hi, Ned! It has been very cold here...