Sketching at Harbor History Museum

We had a great time sketching at the Harbor History Museum in Gig Harbor.  There were many nautical and historical exhibits to choose from.

The throwdown

 

One sketcher left early

At Point Ruston

We met at Point Ruston Public Market today. Every year it's different. It was good to see more vendors there..

I chose to paint Her Majesty as seen from out of the window, as did a few others. 

 

Thursday, November 12: Harbor History Museum

Harbor History Museum 

4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA  98332

4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor

Since the museum does not open until 11:00, we will meet at 11:00 near the front entrance.  There is an admission fee or requires HHM, NARM membership, Museums for All pass or Pierce County Library Pass.

This site offers a maritime museum including the Shenandoah, the Narrows Bridge collection, several historical displays and a gift shop.

In the event of good weather, the museum is located adjacent to city parks Donkey and Creek and Austin Park.  Outdoors you can find views of the harbor, sculptures, beach access and creek estuary.

Pumpkins in Puyallup

We met at Watson's Nursery in Puyallup this morning. We visit every autumn to sketch their Halloween displays and pumpkins.

I sketched a display

Two others sketched the same scene but from different angles.

Thursday, November 12: CANCELLED Gig Harbor Metropolitan Market

 Metropolitan Market Gig Harbor

5010 Point Fosdick Drive, Gig Harbor, WA  98335

THIS OUTING HAS BEEN CANCELLED - WATCH FOR NEW LOCATION POST

Meet at 10:00 inside the market at the mezzanine level seating area.  Food and beverage are available for purchase.  Artists can sketch from this view, at the store level, outdoors if weather permits, or nearby shops.

Please be respectful of customers.

5010 Point Fosdick Drive, Gig Harbor

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