I’m a retired High School teacher who wanted to be artsy but was “afraid.” One day, 4 years ago, I saw a sketching demonstration by a wonderful retired U of O professor. Sketching was the answer - quick, simple, small, on location and on any subject. I fell in love!

I’m an outdoorsy person and I live for the moment -

sketching is my “in the moment” art outlet. Being a hands on learner, seeing something and immediately sketching it is a perfect way for me to remember.

Now I’m on sketchbook #8 and carry one with me all the time - hiking, birding, biking, in airports - it’s my journal, my diary. I use pen and ink, and sometimes a light wash. It’s a way of life for me.

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favorite medium:

Pen & ink with wash, fabric arts

Favorite subject to sketch:

Nature

favorite artists: