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Sketching History

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Suhita Shirodkar

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

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State of the Journal

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

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

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Drawing using a grid

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

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

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Many thanks!

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

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

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

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)

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Suhita Shirodkar

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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