It snowed this weekend, and I took the opportunity to sketch Chicoma Peak en plein air from a spot I see often on my usual jog. Quick painting, with some weirdness to it, but I’m happy to have gotten out.
#watercolor #pleinair

I joined #drawingisfree for the first time today! Rapid-fire sketches of people briefly posing on zoom, timed by a playlist of songs. Looking forward to trying new things next time and expanding my skills. I’ve never thought so much about the shapes of nostrils before.
#sketching #figuredrawing

We adopted a ~2 yr old dog almost 3 weeks ago, and this was my first time hiking+plein air painting with him! He is very chill, happy to stay near and relax in the shade. 🥹
#pleinair #watercolor #newmexico #aquarelle #aquarela #landscapepainting #pleinairpainting

Fun plein air sesh today. I feel like it’s taken me a long time to get to a point where I would attempt this formation, with its tricky rills and sandcastle shapes. Happy with this for a first attempt. #watercolor #pleinair

A work in progress—BRRrrr it is cold out here today #pleinair #watercolor

A few paintings made during demos in a zoom class I’m taking from Yong Hong Zhong, who doesn’t seem to be on Bluesky yet or I’d tag him. His classes are outstanding! I’ve learned a ton about painting light from all of these sketches. #watercolor

Work in progress—the Rectory viewed from Castelton tower. Not so sure about how it’s going. Still needs dark tones, but a couple of areas are already overworked.
#wip #watercolor

Endless mind-numbing hours spent on this thing have been good for me—better than doomscrolling, that’s for sure!! This quilt is a one-and-only; I started it in my 20s and I’m finishing it now (hopefully???!!!) in my 40s.

Just got back from a skiing trip to Hokkaido—not much time for painting, too much powder to play in—but here are two quick sketches from Japan. More to come from photos!
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#watercolor #urbansketchers #hokkaido

A favorite painting spot along the Rio Grande. Did a value sketch first, still made Chicoma Peak too dark.
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#watercolor #pleinair #newmexico

A fun demo by @trailboundsketches.bsky.social - thanks Max!!
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#watercolor

Over on Instagram I had a carefully curated feed full of peoples’ beautiful art, outdoor adventures and photography, and pets. 🐾 Trying to move away from Meta, but keep what I actually enjoy about the socials.

Pic is from a fun day skipainting in New Mexico. #pleinair #watercolor #newmexico