I spotted this Tumuarta sketchbook on Amazon and noticed that it was 25% cotton and just had to give it a try! Here’s my review now that I’ve finished filling it up. The Pros: That 25% cotton really does make a difference! I got great granulation in my washes, brighter Read more…
I was honored to teach a workshop at Nash Prairie Preserve near the Gulf Coast of Texas, an extraordinary place protected by The Nature Conservancy. Less than 1% of the Great Coastal Prairie still exists, and barely a fraction of it is unplowed like Nash Prairie. It is truly a Read more…
A minimal sketch kit I setup for doing value study thumbnail sketches on the go.
Finding motivation with art challenges and what to do when visiting Marfa, Texas.
Come hike along with me on the Lost Mine Trail at Big Bend National Park! This is one of the most popular trails in the park, so we waited until mid-afternoon when the crowds cleared out to go. It’s only 4.8 miles round trip but there are amazing views around Read more…
Come with me on a hike up Pine Canyon in Big Bend National Park and join me for some nature sketching! I started sketching acorns in 2019 — they’re endlessly fascinating to me. Much like leaves, they’re so much fun to sketch on hikes as they don’t take much time Read more…
Balanced Rock is one of those classic Big Bend scenes and the short 2.2 mile hike out there is one of my favorites! I’ve sketched the rock many many times and it never gets old. Getting to the trailhead requires a 6 mile drive down a dirt road — which Read more…
I’m back from a two week camping trip out to Big Bend National Park and thought I’d share a few of the projects that I worked on while I was out there. These thumbnail sketches were all done one day when we had to stay in camp to recharge our Read more…
One of my favorite things to sketch while I’m out hiking is a leaf. They can be done quickly but they’re still a satisfying way to mark the day.