Years ago I decided that making drawings in sequence in one sketchbook was too restrictive. Now I am not sure that was a good decision. . . .
How to Wake Up with Your Hair Already Done
There are two ways to wake up with your hair ready to go; the easy way and the hard way... . . .
New Drawing Skill: Embrace Mistakes
Over the years learning to embrace mistakes has been difficult. Once there is a noticeable mistake in the drawing I fall out of love. This is a lesson that I still need to learn. . . .
What a Difference a Scanner Makes
The new scanner arrived and was a breeze to figure out. I have new drawings that I am still tweaking, and then I remembered this one that I finished, but couldn't scan in its entirety because of scanning difficulties. . . .
New Epson V19 Scanner En Route
My new Epson V19 scanner is en route! There are new drawings to share, but I am waiting for the scanner to show up. . . .
My Favorite Pens: Drawing vs. Writing
Generally I am a pen fanatic. If the pen I prefer is not within reach, I find it hard to write or draw. . . .
Sketchbook Drawing of My Old Phone
My Old Phone: This is an ink sketchbook drawing of my old phone. It includes collage and reminds me of that summer moment. The longer I draw, the more information I want to remind me of that day notated on the sketch. I want the date, the time, the temperature, the type of weather, the kind of media I used and what colors. I have been known to include quotes, recipes, what was playing in the background and overheard conversations. No Need for a New Phone Yet: An Uber driver recently gave me the business about having such an old phone. I was planning to get a new one, but since the old one still worked it wasn't a big priority. Just before I made a down payment for a new one and agreed to an additional $29 a month fee for two years . . .
