“Last Sunset”. Another experiment with alcohol inks (mixed media). That medium is a little tougher in the colder months, without being able to open a window. Can’t neglect safety! #art #handmade

#October #journal #drawing. Spooky season is here!

I probably can't #sketch every day for #inktober but I couldn't resist a quick one for the day 6 theme: PIERCE

#September #journal #drawing. September is #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth. It’s not always easy for me to say it to myself: YOU ARE ENOUGH. Help is available. chat.988lifeline.org

X Ambassadors show in Ithaca last night - what an amazing energy and fantastic performance. I was really just a casual fan and I was really impressed by their musicianship and authentic joy. So glad we went! #livemusic is the best

#august #journal #drawing. I gave the Posca oil pencils another try. I still don’t have a solid feel for them, but that will never happen if I’m afraid to use them. #fearoffailure

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges”–George Washington

#resistance #immigration #journal #sketch

First paddleboard outing of the year - Cayuta Lake (this photo from the inlet). Smallish but nice sized lake for paddling and not a ton of motor boats. Jessie struggled with the heat a bit, but nice to get out!

Lady #Liberty is an #immigrant. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"

I'm having a hard time feeling particularly celebratory this Independence Day, under a government that celebrates cruelty. #sketch

First time using Posca oil pencils and I don’t know what I’m doing. I liked the pencil drawing I did first better. But that’s the way it goes sometimes. #June #journal #sketch

I know the fourth is past, but it’s been a tough couple of weeks. It’s never too late for resistance. #may #journal #sketch

Getting some much needed sun and color. #travel #miami

“The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.”

The Uncertain Sea. #drawing #fantasymaps

Being optimistic that we’ll actually see the start of some green this month. #march #journal #handlettering.

A new uninvited guest tonight to add to our list: a shrew! S/he is lucky it’s getting warmer outside.

#February #journal #sketch

Lots of advice out there to do #gratitude notes in your #journal for reinforcing positive brain pathways, and I know I need as many of those as I can get. I give myself a little flexibility with the things I note (with some icons - I like a system!). It’s not revolutionary, but I find it helpful.

#winter in the Finger Lakes