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Art We Wonderful by Marion Younan
Introducing Sketchy Memories
I’ve been turning travel photos from friends and family into original art and cards for a few years, and I’ve been repeatedly encouraged to offer this service to “the world”. And […]
Sketching More At-Risk Heritage Buildings in Toronto
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the Toronto Urban […]
Sketchbook Project Online and On The Road
A few months back I posted a lot of my individual drawings I submitted to The Sketchbook Project, but now you can view my Sketchbook in its entirety. Looking at […]
Welcome or Beware!
I’m always fascinated with unique architectural features, and on my trip to Italy, I saw all kinds of funky things on buildings. These two face carvings on the big front door […]
A Challenge… In Progress
While at my last course, I was challenged to make a large drawing of this square in Cortona. I don’t usually do large pen and watercolour pieces, so I wasn’t […]
New Friends From My Travels – Part Two
Into my travel journal went more drawings of two more artists I met at the art course in Tuscany. The first drawing is of Sue in Panicale, Umbria – a gorgeous […]
Sketching A Soon-to-Vanish Toronto Landmark
The Toronto Urban Sketchers are racing around Toronto to draw landmarks that are at risk or are slated for demolition. The sketches and stories of these structures will be collected […]
Deb’s Still Life
I’m so happy to see my friend, Deb Milimaka-Miles is painting again! It’s been awhile since she sent me something to post, but she found some time in the midst […]
Pazzo in Pizzo
After a long train ride to Calabria and a short taxi ride, I arrived in the small coastal town of Pizzo. The apartment rental was fantastic, with amazing views and […]
