Sketching the negative shapes (the shapes between your subject matter) is easier than drawing the thing itself. Drawing is an activity that demands that you to be fully present, pay attention, make moment by moment observations of shapes, lines, textures and lighting, and swiftly transfer these impressions on to paper. Learning to sketch the negative will speed up this process. Since our ... continue reading...
Sketching Garlic Scapes
Sometimes you don't have to look far for sketching inspiration. One day earlier in the summer, when strolling around the Metchosin Farmers' Market, I came across a big bucket of garlic scapes, surrounded by hand packaged herbs and young zucchini. When I saw the beautiful, looping, snakes of stems and unopened flower buds of the hard-neck garlic, I ... continue reading...
On Choosing a Sketchbook
I’ve been plodding along trying to complete my Canson™ mixed media journal. My pens seem to drag across the paper, which is absorbing the paint quickly and the colors aren't mingling the way I would like them to. The paper is fine when I paint small areas but tends to buckle when painting larger ones or when trying to attain a rich wash. Most of this sketchbook is a record of my trip ... continue reading...
The Colors of Christmas Baking
I am not a baker. Christmas is the only time of the year that I fire up enough enthusiasm to generate a double batch of sugar free gingerbread dough and three loaves of braided fruit bread. I'm in awe of some of my family and friends who turn out exquisite looking holiday goodies with names such as Stolen, Springerle and Zimtsterne. The gingerbread cookies, filled with honey, molasses, butter, ... continue reading...
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