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Tag Archives: history san jose
Sketching History
History Park San Jose, and San Jose’s Japantown. Continue reading
Posted in california, Close to home, reportage, san jose
Tagged california, location drawings, people, urban sketchers, history, urban sketch, location drawing, urban sketching, history san jose, japantown
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State of the Journal
State of the Journal. #sketchjournal #journal #usk #urbansketch #historysanjose #coffee #messyjournal Continue reading
Drawing using a grid
A simple little grid drawing, looking out the window. Continue reading
Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, How to, Uncategorized
Tagged grid, history san jose, how-to, location drawing, san jose, urban sketchers, urban sketching
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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
Posted in california, Close to home, san jose, Silicon Valley, Vintage Signs
Tagged history san jose, opening reception, urban sketches, Vintage Signs
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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
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