As spring approaches, there is beginning to feel like there is some life coming back to New England. This is a view of the Three Mile River in Middleboro, MA. The river slices through very thick brush on both sides and reflects into river. This is the type of sketch that is the whole point of A Sketchbook Odyssey. To challenge myself and go outside my comfort zone of sketching architecture and the built environment. Daniel Smith Watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook.
While driving into work today, there was a stunning sunrise. Brilliant oranges, yellows and streaks of blue. As I exited the highway, I caught a glimpse of the reflection in an upper gothic style window in a white New England church. I captured the visual from memory during lunchtime. Micron black pen and Pelikan watercolors in a 6″ x 8″ Moleskine watercolor book.
A simple line drawing of the Town Hall in Marion, Massachusetts. Pigma Micron black pen in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.
The rust stained corrugated metal building caught my eye today as I was driving around town looking for a sketch opportunity. It is ironic that this building is the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Tree Trimming Facility, After this long winter, it is appropriate that a building used for tree trimming would be all rusted and look like it has not been occupied in a long time. Lamy Fountain Pen with Black Noodlers Ink and Pelikan Watercolors in a 6″ x 8″ Moleskine Watercolor Book.
The Addison Art Gallery is located in Orleans, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The gallery exhibits a wonderful collection of local and international artists. Helen Addison and her staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about the art, artists and local events. Watercolor and Ink sketch from a photograph taken during our last visit.
A quick sketch at the end of a long week on never ending snow. Our grill is buried and needs to be cleaned so we can continue grilling. Faber- Castell Art Pen, Daniel Smith Watercolors in a 6″ x 8″ Moleskine watercolor sketchbook.
A quick graphite value study of Saint Bonaventure Parish in Manomet, MA. Limited time tonight after cleaning up after another 8 inches of snow. Pentel .7mm mechanical pencil with Koh-I-Noor 4B in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook.
This is the mantra for the Blue Blinds Bakery on North Street in Plymouth, MA. So for the last 40 years, the people of The Twelve Tribes, have been working and raising our families together, building communities where the love that has been poured our into their hearts can bloom and care for others. Faber-Castell Pitt Pen, Daniel Smith Watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Series 8 x 10 Sketchbook.
Too late at night for much inspiration. Dreaming of the spring to come, melting snow and a vacation to a warmer climate. Faber Castell Sanguine colored pens in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook.
The Plymouth Center for the Arts is located at 11 North St. in downtown Plymouth. The Center is housed in the restored 1902 Russell Library gallery and the 18th century Lindens building. This is a quick graphite sketch of the Russell Library done too late a night. I am out of practice with the pencils. Koh-I-Noor woodless graphite HB and 4B in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook.
A SKETCHBOOK ODYSSEY 