Bike and Sketch

 Better late than never in posting my sketches from the pedalpalooza bike and sketch event! I have to admit that being pregnant has definitely impacted my motivation and concentration to sketch...maybe it's because I feel so much more tired these days.

It was great to get out and enjoy the day of biking and sketching. Katura was dressed quite cutely as Beatrix Potter and gave a great introduction to the group assembled. I jotted down names of folks that were there.

 Because I was on the back of a tandem, I did a quick sketch as we left Ladd's circle (color NOT added while biking!)

 Feeling out of practice, I sketched the Eastbank Esplanade, and tried to get a water skier in the scene, but alas, the skier went down and I got a cartoony impression of him.

 Sketching the sketchers on the esplanade then on to the goats!

 the goats were quite a challenge. Maybe I should have taken Kalina's approach and just tried sketching their butts!

 At the Lone Fir Cemetary, I was starting to feel hungry and my bladder needed some relief, which is my excuse for why I don't like this sketch very much!

 Also, a quick little sketch of Katura's bike (which isn't actually yellow, but black)

What a fun day!!!

Bangalore travels

Here are a few more pages from my sketchbook.

Traveling in India

We left Portland on Sunday, January 13. Twenty four hours later (one short flight to Seattle and then two very long back to back flights with only a quick stop in Paris) and we made it to Bangalore. We were met at the airport by family friends and taken to their home. They have made my first days in country very comfortable and easy. What a great way to transition to all the sights, sounds and smells of the city. The weather is fantastic. Cool in the morning and evening, quite warm during the day.

I'm sketching as often as possible.

Merry Christmas to all!

This time of year, my sketches are less urban....but they are drawn on location and definitely capture what is going in many urban households in the U.S...My husband reads the newspaper while I sketch the Christmas tree.