Sketching at 7 Seas

We had a foggy beginning to a sunny afternoon at 7 Seas in Gig Harbor.  There were many subjects to choose from.  We were able to sketch near the deck heaters, on the float and inside from windows.

Gig Harbor 7 Seas

A few sketchers left early.

 

Giants of 2026

Urban Sketchers from Seattle and Tacoma chapters met at Carpinito Brothers farm and pumpkin patch in Kent to sketch the giant pumpkins. There were 8 of us but some left before throw down. Mike was still painting as we finished early.

I've sketched these behemoths for several years. This year USk Seattle member, Tina, said there was one entered from nearby her neighborhood. Unfortunately, the grower's name isn't in the top 5 here.

Left to right:
4th Place: Jim Sherwood from Mulino, OR at 1684 pounds
2nd Place: Team Halliday from Maple Ridge, BC at 2037.5 pounds
1st Place: Russ Pugh from Eugene, OR at 2307 pounds
3rd Place: Cindy Tobeck from Olympia, WA at 1773.5 pounds
5th place: Stan Pugh from Puyallup, WA at 1528 pounds

Chilly morning sketching

 We met at Titlow Park today, exactly one year since our first outing there. The weather was chilly, breezy, cloudy. It didn't clear until after we left, of course.

Last year I'd sketched the view of the narrows bridge so this year I wanted to paint the lodge. I found a view with two large trees. The Titlow Lodge was built by Aaron Titlow started in 1911 as the Hotel Hesperides. The architect was Frederick Heath. When Titlow died in 1923 it was purchased by Metro Parks Tacoma.

I wandered some of the park and finally settled on a view of the foot bridge.

It was quite chilly on the edge of the bay with the view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

The throw down at a picnic table near the lodge.

Mike came late so he took our group photo.

 7 Seas Gig Harbor

2905 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA  98335

Meet at 11:00 am Thursday, October 8 near the front entrance.  Since 7 Seas does not open until 11:00, we will meet an hour later than usual.  This venue offers plenty of parking, views of the harbor, a food truck and beverages.

Sketchers will have several choices of subjects, indoors and out.  The staff and patrons are welcoming to Urban Sketchers.

Please be respectful of customers.

2905 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor

Sketching the Puyallup

 We were a smaller than usual group  at the State Fair in Puyallup (WA) this morning. 

After obtaining our Fisher Fair scone fix, I headed out to sketch. 

 

Sketching at Ancich Waterfront Park

We had perfect weather to sketch and paint at the Gig Harbor waterfront.  There was an abundance of subjects to choose from.  Today was our last day of the season to partner with the Peninsula Art League Plein Aire painters.  Thanks to Liz for the photo.  Welcome Paul.

Sketchers and Plein Aire painters at Ancich Waterfront Park

TCC Japanese Garden

 Yesterday we met at the Tacoma Community College Japanese Friendship Garden. I'd never known of this before but Beverly suggested it for a sketch outing. Everyone liked it and we'll go again. We were happy to welcome a few first timers, as well.

It expresses friendship with Tacoma's sister city in Kitakyushu, Japan. It was created as a “karesansui” or dry garden. 

My sketch featured one of the stone lanterns and the bridge.