Category Archives: How to

Small Setup

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

Testing a Small Setup, ready to sketch in Mexico! Continue reading →

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Big Island, Hawaii: Beach time

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

Big Island, Hawaii: Beach time and people sketching Continue reading →

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Last few spaces: Maison du Lac Workshop

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Last few spaces: Maison du Lac Workshop. More details and registration here:
http://www.ncalsba.org/wordpress/for-members/upcoming-events/ Continue reading →

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Big Island, Hawaii: The Volcano

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

Journal pages from the Big Island, Hawaii including a few process shots. The kids and I spent 4 days there in early April. When you’re jetlagged, an early breakfast is a lovely idea. And a kid that wakes up early … Continue reading →

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FAQs: Line First or Paint First?

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

Line first or color? Continue reading →

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Wrapping up 2018 : Hello 2019

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

Wrapping up 2018 : Hello 2019. Looking back at last year and announcing more exciting projects and workshops for the new year. Cheers! Continue reading →

Posted in california, challenge, Everyday Sketches, Figure Drawing, How to, Miscellaneous, people, san franciso, san jose, Silicon Valley, studies, teaching, Vintage Signs, watercolor, Workshop | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

(More) Accordion Fold Samplers

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

Making accordion fold sampler books Continue reading →

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Art for a Cause: California Fires, Winter 2018

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

Art for a Cause: California Fires, Winter 2018. Donate to the California Wildfires and we’ll send you a piece of original art! Continue reading →

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How to sketch in 5 minutes

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Have I mentioned I love sketching people? People are walking, breathing, texting stories, and I love drawing them. The trouble is you never know when they will get up and go.  So this is how I work when I don’t … Continue reading →

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MacPherson’s 2018 workshop in Vegas

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

In Las Vegas, playing with paper (and supplies). Continue reading →

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