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Last Post of 2014.
One last post for 2014. Thank you for following my blog. Posting here has been an invaluable part of the learning process to me. It helps me articulate what I do, and gain insight from your comments, questions and input. A few sketches from the … Continue reading
Posted in Close to home, Drink, people, Silicon Valley
Tagged california, costa rica, drink, location drawing, swim, tea cup, urban sketch, winter
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Costa Rica, part 4.
One last post from Costa Rica, from the relatively dry (just a couple of thundershowers everyday) Pacific Coast near Manuel Antonio National Park. We spent lots of time at a quiet little cove called Playa Biesanz where the ocean was as calm … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged beach, costa rica, family, fauna, iguana, kids, location drawings, manuel antonio, manuel antonio national park, Travel, urban sketchers, vegetation, watercolor sketch
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Costa Rica, Part 3
Getting from Arenal to the cloud forest in Monteverde involves a ferry ride across Lake Arenal, a huge manmade lake that once generated 70% of Costa Rica’s electricity. The cloud forest is like something out of a dream. The mist never clears … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Travel
Tagged cloud forest, costa rica, family, kids, location drawings, monteverde, Travel, urban sketchers, watercolor sketch
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Costa Rica, Part 1
Of all my recent travels, Costa Rica has been the hardest place to capture in sketches. For one, we visited in the rainy season. It rarely ever stopped pouring for more than a few minutes. And, we hiked, river rafted, ziplined and … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Travel
Tagged costa rica, family, kids, location drawings, people, tortuguero, Travel, urban sketchers, watercolor sketch
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