Here is a fairly recent sketch of a Benson Bubbler...I have submitted this work for consideration in

two upcoming publications - ourportlandstory.com and the Portland ABZ's project that Alanna

told us about. Anyone else submitting work to either of these?

-Karlene

KOIN Tower from SE Salmon

I'm disappointed that I can't make it to the next sketchcrawl but since I could see my shadow outside today, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get some drawing in. I didn't want to jockey for or pay for parking in Old Town so I went to a favorite spot of mine in close in SE. It was cold outside but comfortable sitting in my truck. In fact it got pretty toasty in there with the sun streaming into the cab.

I'm hoping to make it to the next meet up.

MAX Line

I always like riding the MAX. I enjoy looking at the different people that choose to, or have to ride the public transit system. It's not often that I draw the people I see on the train, but sometimes I just feel the urge and let it rip. Have to work quickly, and quietly. Sometimes the sketches turn out to be something decent. This was on a particularly cold evening recently, had just gone and walked all about enjoying the holiday lights, and warmed myself with a couple cocktails. Spent the train ride showing a friend the way you can put together a sketch quickly using reference points in your line of sight. Good stuff.
Even Sketchier

Floyd's coffee shop

Here's a recent piece that I did while enjoying a cup of tea at

Floyd's coffee shop in Old Town. I couldn't help but overhear

the conversations that these ladies were having. I think this

coffee house is located within the old Norton building? Wondering

if the beautiful old brick on the wall is original.

-Karlene

Sneak Peek at the Dill Pickle Club lecture series. Our invovlement is highlighted in yellow... 

Being a newcomer to this city, I wander around to acquaint myself with it's many wonders. So may nice coffee shops and delis and while sketching at the Chinese Garden, I see that Portland has had the audacity to erect a PINK skyscraper. Such chutzpah!

Fingers got too cold so I repaired to one of the aforementioned Establishments for Pizza and Porter.

Therein are all the nutrients required to establish robust health and a positive dissposition.

Vivo Espresso

Here's my sketch of fellow Portland Urban Sketchers at the Vivo Espresso coffee shop, Dec. 4, 2010. This group is so fun! It's interesting sketching other sketchers!

Snow berries done in tombows and white chacoal

on dark paper

An old hotel on the ocean that serves really good breakfasts

Pen and Tombows

I do believe that I am getting the hang of this blog business....I think

One of my favoite spots...done with Tombow brush pens