When I first started painting in nature I spent time researching how to carry water in the field — it’s kind of essential for watercolors. I eventually came up with a few ways that work great and I’m sharing them here. So let’s talk water! Pack It Out Before we dive into the watercolor containers, …
Finding motivation with art challenges and what to do when visiting Marfa, Texas.
This is the post about choosing watercolor brushes I wish I could have found somewhere when I was getting started all those years ago.
Three ways to get better at drawing by making it FUN!
My current sketch kit that I keep in my daypack.
Come hike along with me on the Lost Mine Trail at Big Bend National Park! This is one of the most popular trails in the park, so we waited until mid-afternoon when the crowds cleared out to go. It’s only 4.8 miles round trip but there are amazing views around every corner. The trail starts …
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Come with me on a hike up Pine Canyon in Big Bend National Park and join me for some nature sketching! I started sketching acorns in 2019 — they’re endlessly fascinating to me. Much like leaves, they’re so much fun to sketch on hikes as they don’t take much time and yet sitting and sketching …