Tilikum Crossing

Was delighted to give a quick high-five to some of my fellow sketchers at OMSI before strolling over the new Tilikum Crossing with the toddler in tow. It's a truly lovely bridge, with gorgeous viewpoints--and thoughtfully-designed wide spots for standing and taking in the scenery, hurrah.

The kiddo and I collaborated on this sketch while considering whether it would be worthwhile to wait for a train to cross back over the tracks--all the transit was pretty crowded, so we just walked back over. Amazing how quiet and restful a bridge can be with no automobile traffic!

Fire Station 21

Delighted that both Deb and Angelika could make it out for our impromptu sketching adventure at the grand re-opening of Fire Station 21 today! Not only did the station provide cake to celebrate, but they gave tours through whole facility--rather spartan but also quite modern and sleek at the same time. (And man, I would love to have that river-front view from their kitchen windows.)

I got this quick sketch in while the kiddo was thoroughly distracted by her slice of chocolate cake. I did the blue lines, and she contributed the red scribbles afterwards. I think I am starting to get the hang of our collaborative approach to sketching...