The Penny Pinchers Exchange is a consignment shop in Marion, Massachusetts that raises money for the First Congregational Church in Marion. In 1885 Elizabeth Taber gave the church the Chapel Building located just up the street from the church. The building was used for Sunday School and Prayer Meetings prior to it’s current use.Faber-Castell Pitt artist pens in an 8″ x 10″ Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
Great Birthday Dinner for my wife Lisa and her Dad John. Both March babies. We enjoyed a fantastic Greek Dinner at Estia Taverna in Mashpee Commons, MA. A quick sketch of the coal fired oven at the restaurant. Lamy Fountain Pen with Noodlers Ink and Daniel Smith Watercolors in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
Pen and Ink sketch of Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion. MA. The current Chapel was consecrated in 1900. The patron saints name is said to have originated in a storm at sea, when Admiral Harwood called upon the Angel Gabriel for deliverance. He promised to build a church in Marion, which subsequently became St. Gabriel’s. Pigma Micron Black Pens 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.
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.
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