I’ve been looking for a new carrier for my travel art supplies lately, and I think I’ve found everything I need wrapped up in one compact package. Allow me to introduce the… Kutsuwa Dr. Ion Super Mega Pencil Case The case measures 8.5 x 5.3 x 3.2 inches and has two separate zippered sections which open book-style. […]
Month: August 2015
The Perfect Plein Air Sketching Setup
I’m always on the lookout for new ideas to simplify my plein air/travel sketching kit and when Marc Taro Holmes first introduced the idea of using corrugated plastic boards as a base for his palette, sketchbook, and tools, I thought it was a great idea and have been using it ever since. (Corrugated plastic, sold […]
Beach Flip
It’s been a busy summer, hasn’t it? I’m really not ready to say goodbye to warm days, big blue hyrdangea blossoms, and fresh veggies from the garden, but there’s definitely a hint of autumn in the air and I have to say I love having four seasons to experience every year. There’s something wonderful to […]
San Clemente Diary – Days 4-6
(San Clemente Diary continued from this post) JULY 27, 2015 After two days of teaching, I had a day off today. I was up early since I can’t seem to get my internal clock set to Pacific time. Patti had told me about a coffee shop up the street, so I quietly left the house […]
San Clemente Diary – Days 1-3
Dear Diary, My trip to San Clemente was FABULOUS from start to finish! I had so much fun and met so many wonderful people and ate such great food and — well, why don’t I just tell you all about it? JULY 24, 2015 – The flight out here was long, but the sky was clear […]