Tag Archives: california

Wilder Ranch State Park

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

I went for a lovely walk at Wilder Ranch State Park and didn’t sketch these incredible views of the cliffs and the ocean. But this farm equipment at Jacobs Farm, I couldn’t pass that up. I guess I will just … Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home | Tagged california, california state park, farm, jacobs farm, sketchbok, tractor, wilder ranch state park | 2 Comments

California Wildfires

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

If you live in California, you know we have a new season, one that never loomed over us like this every year: the season we burn. Climate Change is real. Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, california, reportage, san jose, Silicon Valley | Tagged california, california wildfires, covidart, sketchbook, urbansketching, wildfire | 19 Comments

Sand in my Palette

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Empty beaches aren’t great for people sketching, that’s for sure. But I’ll take a safe, well-distanced beach over drawing people for now. Late in the evening last week, we drove to a deserted beach north of Davenport on the California … Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, san jose, Silicon Valley, watercolor | Tagged beach, california, location drawings, summer, urbansketching, watercolor | 3 Comments

Saratoga Library in the spring

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Saratoga in the Spring: Cherry Blossoms and Mustard Fields Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, flowers, Silicon Valley, watercolor | Tagged california, location drawing, saratoga, saratoga library, sketchbook, spring, urban sketching | 1 Comment

Baja, California Sur: 8

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Last days in Baja, California Sur. Continue reading →

Posted in mexico | Tagged baja, california, colors, giant saguaro, landscape, saguaro, todos santos | 2 Comments

Baja, California Sur: 7

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Baja, California Sur: Giant Saguaro and some lazing around Continue reading →

Posted in mexico | Tagged baja, california, colors, giant saguaro, landscape, saguaro, todos santos | 4 Comments

Baja, California Sur: 6

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Baja, California Sur: Turtle Conservation in Todos Santos Continue reading →

Posted in mexico | Tagged baja, california, colors, landscape, todos santos, turtle, turtle conservation | 1 Comment

Baja, California Sur: 5

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Jewel-toned Coronado Island. Baja, California Sur. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baja, california, colors, coronado island, landscape, loreto | 8 Comments

FAQs: Line First or Paint First?

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Line first or color? Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, How to, Silicon Valley, watercolor | Tagged california, hakone gardens, los gatos, saratoga, watercolor | 2 Comments

Mustard Fields

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Saratoga, California. The mustard blooms are out! Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, Paintings, san jose, Silicon Valley, watercolor | Tagged california, city of saratoga, location drawing, mustard fields, saratoga, saratoga library, urban sketch | 8 Comments