SKETCHBOOK LESSONS

  • value/shape, with charcoal media

    _______________________________________________________________ Working in Plein air, one needs to understand light and form, simply when observing and recording spaces that ‘involve.’ One can say a lot by representing very little and pare down a scene so we are left with the essential and have the information required to make sense of what’s in front of us.…

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  • a day in studio.

    a day in studio.

      collage, mark + shape…throw in a bit of texture, too.                            

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  • ‘A Design-Drawing process with Charcoal Media ‘   Urban Sketchers: Seattle

    ‘A Design-Drawing process with Charcoal Media ‘ Urban Sketchers: Seattle

    Get out your sketching gear!  Whether you want to start learning how to sketch or have been a long time sketcher, the Seattle 10 x 10 program has the classes for you. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Urban Sketchers, this is the first year long USk program ever.  10 x 10 is also happening in…

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  • p.s. another class offering for January

    p.s. I am offering an additional watercolor class on Wednesday evenings too. Starting Jan 18 2017 @ 5PM. I have 2 spots available. Contact me with your interest. WATERCOLOR PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA Drawing, Painting, Mark Making with pencil, ink and other mixed media. In six creative sessions, we will develop an understanding of transparent…

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  • 3 x’s a charm

    3 x’s a charm

                      All three visits to Civita in my lifetime has meant so much to me: 1985, as a student of architecture  + 2013, as a Civita Institute ‘Fellow’ on residency studying drawing + 2016, as a  Civita Institute teacher.                   How…

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  • DESIGN DRAWING WEEKEND WORKSHOP Feb 4 & 5, 2017

    DESIGN DRAWING WEEKEND WORKSHOP Feb 4 & 5, 2017

    A new and unique offering Feb 4 & 5, 2017 for designers and architects. You are what you draw. Lesson Goals Be fluent in simulation of architectural concepts, become adept at explaining, diagramming, expressing concept through drawing, visually represent spatial and formal qualities of space, become better designers through drawing exploration, identify and describe basic visual design…

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  • this + that

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  • this + that

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  • this + that

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  • about line

    about line

    When creating a line: 2 concepts. ‘create character and  advance the plot ‘ said Edward Albee, playwright. This struck me yesterday utilizing this concept as a similar notion of a ‘line of intention’ that I pursue in my own work and teaching. One’s mark: creating character and advancing the plot. How wonderful. Great mantra. I’m…

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