• into the wilderness: France

    It is a land of geese, foie gras and good cuisine. An amazing opportunity in April came my way; so lucky to be with 5 talented women studying the expressive landscapes of southern France in the region of Gers; a beautiful property nearby Castera Verduzan. Gers is in the southwest region of France, north of the Pyrenees,…

  • ‘bingo’

    bingo. I arrived home a month ago, really. My trip away was once again a huge learning experience; in Italy and France. I taught two sessions of evocative/depictive drawing in Civita di Bagnoregio through the Civita Institute in glorious Italy. This was my second year of teaching in Civita. I was awarded a fellowship in 2013 through…

  • #usk10x10

    #usk10x10

    The Seattle Urban Sketchers were out and about yesterday morning in South Lake Union. I was helping out as one of the instructors, enjoying being surrounded by sketchers, enthusiastic, eager and talented. I love seeing how bold they all drew and painted (with color!) Plein Air work is gutsy. One’s senses are on fire; so…

  • Weekend Workshops in February 2016

    Weekend Workshops coming up soon; it’s time to sign up. Watercolor weekend February 6 and 7. Composition Workshop February 20 and 21. Love to have you. Limit 6 ea. class. Contact me with any questions: anita@ahldraws.com