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Drawing Busy Places: At the supermarket

Posted on December 12, 2014 by

I love sketching busy places. One place that’s guaranteed to have a crowd ( and good pastries) is the Whole Foods Market not far from home. Capturing crowds of people and color and texture is always exciting. I love the challenge of conveying … Continue reading →

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Milk Pail Market, Mountain View

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

I love this little market in Mountain View. It’s narrow aisles, it’s collection of fantastic cheeses (and generous samplers), the tables and boxes all overflowing with produce, the handlettered cardboard signs, and the people who come here and carefully select … Continue reading →

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Summertime is… Farmers’ Markets

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Here in San Jose, we’re lucky to have Farmers’ Markets all year round, but they’re extra-special in the summer. The fruit stands are a riot of color: peaches, plums, nectarines, little green sour plums. But you have to get there early … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Markets

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Sketching at Farmers Markets always poses a dilemma: should I just capture the stalls full of fresh fruits and veges? Or try and build in the sea of humanity that walks through too quickly? If I build in the people, … Continue reading →

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Delhi

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Spent just 2 days there, now I want to go spend a whole winter there, staying in a barsati, sketching everyday. What a city! Stop1: Early morning at Isa Khan’s tomb. I found a sunny spot- no sitting in the … Continue reading →

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