Part 2: Plein Airpril
Finishing a thing even though its hard
We made it! Did we miss a day or two? Yeah. Does making a marker sketch count? Sure does. Are we glad it’s over? YES.
Ultimately I’m glad I spontaneously decided to jump into this challenge (hosted by Warrior Painters on Instagram). It was a great way to experience the early days of spring. I also happened to be traveling for some of the month so I was able to capture Catalina Island and Whidbey Island in marker and paint. both of these places are islands but the vibes are very different – Catalina is off the coast of California whereas Whidbey is in the Puget Sound.
Enjoy browsing through the visuals in this newsletter :o) I made my favorite two plein air studies into prints which you can check out here:
Vanessa and her husband at Crafted Prints do a fantastic job – I love working with them!
When I wasn’t able to break out all my supplies I made drawings in my sketchbook. Commuting on a ferry or waiting at the airport is a great way to get a quick sketch in.
Thanks for lookin! Hope you have an amazing May.
Free Palestine 🍉
Upcoming Events:
Art in the Park dates will be announced very soon!! Keep an eye on my Instagram.
June 13th I’ll be in a big ‘ol PDX group show called Dumb Luck (I won’t be there in person sadly). Follow the_dumbluck_show on Instagram for more info
I’ll be teaching my Sketchbook class at Ulna studios again this fall! Keep an eye out for details
Currently Reading:
This Long Thread by Jen Hewitt
On Island Time: A Travelers Atlas - Illustrated Adventures on & Around the Islands of Washington & British Columbia by Chandler O’Leary (an impulse purchase while I was in a cute bookstore in Coupeville on Whidbey Island with my very good friend
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Currently listening to:
Obsessed with Chappell Roan currently - Good Luck, Babe! Pink Pony Club Casual Red Wine Supernova Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl (this last one belongs on your running playlist)
So many gorgeous paintings!
Love this work!