TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF

DECEMBER 2023

Most of you know that I sketch a new card for each Christmas/holiday season.  Tucson is not an easy place to find subject matter!  And especially when I have to find it, sketch it, get it reproduced as cards and get it out on time!  This year there's a change.
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In November I decided I've been working too hard for 15 years and I gave myself two months to go 'black,' a theater term meaning "we are closed: no shows."  I have three major projects which need finishing.   Scheduling and teaching workshops simply made chaos.  And that included the 'hunt-for-something-to-sketch-for-the-card.'  The way out?  I've always loved my sketch of the El Charro restaurant.  It is legendary Tucson.  Simply added the tree and wreath and here it is!
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In a much, much more relaxed mode, I'll find something to sketch for next December, without pressure.  

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WHAT'S NEXT?

​In January I'm taking two workshops, both in watercolor (WHEE!)  In February and March you can expect online workshops.  And I am planning the LIVE Pocket Sketching Retreat in March.  Out weather is lovely then.
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Just because I miss my 'hard-to-get-done-on-time' Christmas cards, here are two of my favorites.  And I'm going to send another little note this month just to show you a few of the hand-illustrated cards I received.  You are sooo clever!
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Have a Joyous, Peaceful, Cozy, Friends & Family rest of December!!!

Happy Sketching!
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