Tag Archives: history san jose

Relighting the Dancing Pig

An spent evening among sign loving San Joseans at History Park San Jose. Continue reading

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History San Jose

Sketching at History Park, San Jose. Continue reading

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Sketching History

History Park San Jose, and San Jose’s Japantown. Continue reading

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State of the Journal

State of the Journal. #sketchjournal #journal #usk #urbansketch #historysanjose #coffee #messyjournal Continue reading

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Drawing using a grid

A simple little grid drawing, looking out the window. Continue reading

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Many thanks!

To everyone who came to the show on Sunday, or sent their wishes, thank you! It was lovely to see so many people turn up, share memories of the signs I’ve come to know through sketching them, buy books, and … Continue reading

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A book, a show, and a sketchcrawl

My vintage signs book is finally here (and yes, it’s for sale!) Continue reading

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Launching vintagesignsanjose.com (and asking for your help)

If you know a history buff, interested in the history of Santa Clara Valley. Or someone who lived in the area and might know more about these signs or have a story to share, could you point them to the site? Continue reading

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