Category Archives: How to

Mailvan

Posted on August 28, 2020 by

We need the USPS. To keep us connected. To allow us to vote by mail, especially in the time of Covid. To keep our small businesses afloat. Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, How to, san jose, teaching, Workshop | 5 Comments

Small Setup

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

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

Posted in How to, mexico, supplies, Supplies and Materials, teaching, tools, Travel, Workshop | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

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 →

Posted in Collage, Food, How to, supplies, Supplies and Materials, teaching, tools, Workshop | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Activism, california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, How to, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in california, Close to home, Drink, Everyday Sketches, Food, How to, people, san jose | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments