Le Cycliste and Le Tour de Pig

Sharpie & Sketchbook went with me to Lexington, NC this past Saturday to cheer on my husband as he came in to the finish line of the Tour de Pig bike ride.  The rest of us sat in our chairs ringing cow bells, hootin' and hollerin' as cyclists came in.  Many of them love being … Continue reading Le Cycliste and Le Tour de Pig

Following My Life

A dreadful photo of this! Early morning photography is next to impossible around my house. For more on following your Life in contours...check out this post! So many times, I wish I was like Harold, dragging my purple crayon around behind me, drawing every step of the way! I'm off in lots of directions this … Continue reading Following My Life

Multi-Colored Pens!

I recently went through a phase. Ha! One of many I tend to move in and out of.  It keeps things fresh.  It keeps me on my toes.  Different ways to view and then capture a place or a person. All of my Flexi-Sketch drawings are done with multi-colored pens and Neocolor II crayons added … Continue reading Multi-Colored Pens!

Portrait #16: The Gentleman Farmer

To attempt to paint a portrait of Mr. Leo Whicker, born September 3, 1927, is like trying to harness (with paint and paper) the wisdom of years and experience, coupled with an effortless joy that is surely hard-won through life's ups and downs.  I have had the privilege of getting to know Mr. Whicker through … Continue reading Portrait #16: The Gentleman Farmer

Gone Flickr-ing!

Well. I don't know if I'm crazy. But it sure does SEEM crazy that when the goin' gets tough, the drawings pile up! And with the drawings piling up, and my blog time diminishing, I thought I'd go Flickr for a while! You see, I got this cool little sketchbook, 6" x 6", recently on … Continue reading Gone Flickr-ing!

Hidden Falls

  A friend of mine posted recently on Facebook, a photo taken from her hike on the Indian Creek Trail at Hanging Rock State Park, NC.  I immediately recognized the view! Many lovely memories came rushing back of hiking a portion of this trail which leads to two waterfalls.  Window Falls and Hidden Falls are … Continue reading Hidden Falls

Orientation

A few thoughts to go with this sketch from a very full day at Wingate University with my oldest daughter, Catherine, for freshman orientation: *It was as much orientation for me (a parent) as it was for her. *Information overload hit me about noon.  Day wasn't over until 6 pm. Whew! *Overall impression:  Amazed at … Continue reading Orientation

Encouragement from Across the Ages

I came across this quote on Ian Sideaway's fabulous drawing blog: "Do not fail as you go on to draw something every day, for no matter how little it is, it will be well worthwhile, and it will do you a world of good." (Cennino Cennini) In case you do not know who Cennino Cennini … Continue reading Encouragement from Across the Ages