Showing posts with label Sketchbook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sketchbook. Show all posts

Sunday, March 20, 2011

WhenThe Sun Shines I Go Sketching...

The sun was shining last week so I headed 
out to do a little sketching and watercolor.
This is the old train station in Snoqualmie WA. 
They have restored it beautifully and I love visiting there.
The spring flowers were showing their heads and it was just 
a delightful afternoon.
When I got home I sketched part of the front
of our home. It is a log home with a great 
deal of detail. Surrounded by lots of plants.
This was a fun time and I owe it all to my new
little purchase!!!
 This my friends is
The Koi!
It is a pocket field sketch box complete 
with 24 colors,a palette,2 sponge cleaning
surfaces,a thumb ring underneath
for holding it with one hand and a water brush.
All this in a 4 5/8 x 8 5/8 x 1 1/8 inches. Fits right
in my purse. Can you tell I love it. Everything you might
need in one little compact case. I did add my little 
sketching pencil and I always have a Micron pen with me.
Today is studio cleanup day so my Koi will have a little rest.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Sketchbooks Accordion Style

 I have been having fun making these accordion journals.

They are perfect for taking with you to sketch, or
for a mini series on one subject.
I have joined several sketch groups and find 
making my own journals  enjoyable.
These small journals measure 4"x6".
They will hold 10 4x6 sketches or one 
can open them out to make a long mural or
part mural & some smaller sketches. Very versatile
Each cover is different. Some have a pressed flower in paper,
some different papers and some will have personal sketches.
I make them with watercolor paper so that I can paint my sketches
either on site or later in the studio.
 I am also making other larger sketchbooks and some journals.
Will post those later.