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Daytrip to Yosemite

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

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Rain in Yosemite

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Yosemite. Verdant, wet, full of life, bursting at the seams. Continue reading →

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Weekend in Yosemite: Part 2

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

More from Yosemite National Park. This is a less-known view of Mirror Lake. Its probably only weeks now before it dries into a meadow. The more famous Mirror Lake vista reflects Half Dome in the still waters, but I sketched … Continue reading →

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Weekend in Yosemite: Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

We did a quick weekend trip to Yosemite for Hari’s birthday. Our timing couldn’t have been sweeter: the weather was warm enough for me to enjoy sketching outside (which means it must have been close to 70 degrees), the waterfalls … Continue reading →

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Family Camp at Bass Lake: 2 of 2

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Suhita Shirodkar

More from Skylake Camp at Bass Lake, California. Two takes on the cabins we slept in. Really basic, bunks that we laid our sleeping bags on, no electricity. But so much more comfortable (and warmer) than sleeping in a tent! … Continue reading →

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Family Camp at Bass Lake: 1 of 2

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Suhita Shirodkar

I’m reluctant to say “Here are sketches of my weekend at Family Camp.” Because, while I did sketch and paint through the weekend, in no way does what you see come close to capturing the spirit of Skylake Camp. I … Continue reading →

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Two-ink sketching in Yosemite National Park

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Suhita Shirodkar

I’m enjoying playing with a two-toned approach to my linework: For the most part, I do a very loose line drawing with brown ink first, just enough to let me see where my big shapes are. Then it’s watercolor time. Last … Continue reading →

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