@martyowings.bsky.social
I draw. I paint. I create. Mostly a field sketcher and illustrator. Teacher of art. Part-time adventurer. Full-time dreamer.
Apistoka of the Dakota people.
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Apistoka of the Dakota people.
Hiking the north shore of Lake Superior. Graphite wash in sketchbook.
October 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Hiking the north shore of Lake Superior. Graphite wash in sketchbook.
Lake Superior and its many moods.
September 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Lake Superior and its many moods.
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Marty Owings on YouTube: "If you read the book it will unlock many secrets to being a better sketcher." youtu.be/G3hhyFvCHEA?...
September 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Marty Owings on YouTube: "If you read the book it will unlock many secrets to being a better sketcher." youtu.be/G3hhyFvCHEA?...
Birch trees. Watercolor and graphite.
September 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Birch trees. Watercolor and graphite.
Little tomatoes in the garden. Watercolor and graphite in sketchbook.
July 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Little tomatoes in the garden. Watercolor and graphite in sketchbook.
Birch trees. Watercolor on paper.
June 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Birch trees. Watercolor on paper.
Along the St.Croix River in central Minnesota. Clouds clearing, sun on the way. Field sketching natures gifts.
May 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Along the St.Croix River in central Minnesota. Clouds clearing, sun on the way. Field sketching natures gifts.
The tallest terrestrial creature on earth. Field sketch of a Giraffe.
May 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The tallest terrestrial creature on earth. Field sketch of a Giraffe.
Looking east over Como Lake in Saint Paul. Water soluble pencils in sketchbook.
April 15, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Looking east over Como Lake in Saint Paul. Water soluble pencils in sketchbook.
A birch tree awaits warmer days.
March 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
A birch tree awaits warmer days.
Some thumbnails. Gouache on toned paper.
February 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Some thumbnails. Gouache on toned paper.
A gouache study of Lake Michigan, near the Porcupine Mountains.
February 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
A gouache study of Lake Michigan, near the Porcupine Mountains.
Someone is working in the shop. Ink wash on cold press watercolor paper.
January 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Someone is working in the shop. Ink wash on cold press watercolor paper.
Reconnecting the basics.
January 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Reconnecting the basics.
Thumbnails!
January 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Thumbnails!
Graphite sketch.
January 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Graphite sketch.
Lettering practice. It’s holiday card season, old school.
December 23, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Lettering practice. It’s holiday card season, old school.
Snow and wind on a maple tree.
December 20, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Snow and wind on a maple tree.
A pair of trees. Watercolor and gouache in field sketchbook.
December 18, 2024 at 4:40 AM
A pair of trees. Watercolor and gouache in field sketchbook.
Chore time on the farm. Watercolors in field sketchbook.
December 16, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Chore time on the farm. Watercolors in field sketchbook.
Pine tree in the light. Gouache in field sketchbook.
December 15, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Pine tree in the light. Gouache in field sketchbook.