Sketches That Make Me Smile

It has been a long time ago since sketching this pictue of a cafe in Venice, Italy, but everytime I see it my mind goes immediately to 2007 when my brother and I romped around that country for 17 days having a great time. I had come across this charming scene with the tables empty and prepared for the evening meal and was compelled to capture it. I am I so glad I did! I always marvel at how a personal drawing has such power to act almost like an emotional time machine. I am smiling now, as I write this post. 😊 My hope is that your sketches have that same ability for you, too!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Pat

Sketchers Gathering at Freighthouse Square

Freighthouse Square is experiencing a healthy rejuvenation which is nice to see and fun to experience. The dental office located across the street north of the square, is a most unique entrance to a dental office that leads you into the back corner of a warehouse building. The skeleton of an old dental chair wrapped in Christmas lights, resides on top of the office entrance.

Pen and ink with watercolor in a watercolor Moleskine.