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I ❤️ Blackwing Pencils & Sailor Fude Pens

I love these pencils and this pen. Put them together, and they’re my current most-favorite-supplies combo. Here, they’re combined with a touch of colored pencil. And a bit more than a touch here, but still, mostly pen and pencil. The … Continue reading

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Everyday Views, Everyday Tools

Drawing with simple tools Continue reading

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Two Museums

What I love about seeing art in museums (besides the obvious “it’s much better in real life” bit) is that I get to look at it in two ways: as an art piece in itself and as a part of an interaction with museum goers. Continue reading

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Robots

At a First Robotics event in Monterey, California. Continue reading

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Urban Farming

Garden to Table Silicon Valley is the non-profit that runs Taylor Street Famrs in San Jose, where I sometimes volunteer with my kids. It’s an urban farm built on what was once a parking lot. With year-round veggies that they … Continue reading

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When is a Sketch Done? (Or, “Many Sketches in One”)

Just when is a sketch done? I’d love to hear your thoughts… Continue reading

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Dance, Stories, Song and more

Song and Dance celebrate Women’s History Month in San Jose Continue reading

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Winter Break in Oahu: I

The Beaches of Oahu Continue reading

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Holiday Concert Sketches

Holiday Concerts 2022 Continue reading

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Try this: a step-by-step demo

A step-by-step coffee shop sketch. Continue reading

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