WE DID IT - AGAIN!

PBS Pocket Sketching Show

We did it! All $30,000 is in to fund Season Five. Thanks to all of you and to the anonymous donor who gave the $20,000 matching gift, we are funded. I absolutely hate asking for funding!!! This is the last Season on PBS so I won't have to do it again. Hanging up my fundraising shirt!!!

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Another Season, Another Show

I stole that from Cole Porter who wrote so much music I love. One of his songs is named "Experiment" and I often remind you so you'll sketch away from limitations.

Speaking of which, is there anything you would like me to include in this coming PBS Season? We leave for Grand Rapids, Michigan September 29th to set up filming locations and we will have internet. Email me your interests for the plein air season.

If you are in the Grand Rapids area and want to see some actual filming, that may be a possibility.
Amusing fact: I'm used to be totally obscure when I'm sketching for myself. Can't do that with a camera crew hovering. So, do I take my 'obscure-you'll-never-see-me' wardrobe or the fun flashy clothes I've worn on the studio set? And what about rain?

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Tip for This Session

If your first sketch is disappointing, do two (2) more of the same thing. I must practice to be ready for Grand Rapids. Dale watches football on TV. He gets to be the model. Here are the first sketch and the third sketch. STAY WITH IT!!!

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Upcoming Events

THE TEACHERS WORKSHOP

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There are still two openings. The dates are October 26 (half-day) through the 31st (full days) at my home studio in Tucson. This workshop is limited to five (5) people. It includes everything I know about teaching and doing Pocket Sketching. If you have considered the fun of teaching Pocket Sketching in your town (or on cruises, retreats, resorts or as a fundraiser for your favorite not-for-profit, this is your chance to have a lot of fun, purpose and even an income.

THE BASIC WORKSHOP November 7-9 is filled. I will probably do a few over the winter here in Tucson, including the Basic and the Refresher (live) and some onlines through Zoom. Nothing is scheduled yet. ​

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​Lisa Bernhart has asked me to come back to Coupeville next summer to teach at the Pacific Northwest Art Center. The workshop we did last summer was so rewarding emotionally that we will continue with a few more. You can't believe how much fun it is to have people find they can sketch totally for pleasure anywhere they choose! And what delightful people take these workshops!!! We are now scheduled for both the Basic and Refresher workshops in July 2026.

Here's a practice sketch from our Botanical Garden that I'm pleased with. (Lots of losers when I'm warming up).

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ZOOM CLASSES

​Would you be interested in a regular ZOOM class where I demonstrate some piece(s) of technique that you want to learn? That could also include Q & A's. Send me an email with your interests: [email protected]

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Happy Sketching!