Doodler, hiker, writer.
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Sketchbook Show & Tell - Episode 1 with Louisa Downing
I’m excited to announce the first episode of Sketchbook Show & Tell, a video series where I interview fellow artists about the practice of keeping a sketchbook, and then invite them to share a sketchbook with us!
My first guest is the amaz...
Doodletober 2026 - Week 4 Recap
That’s a wrap for Doodletober! Seriously, thank you to everyone who participated. A full month of drawing prompts is a big deal, and I was surprised by how many people stuck to it til the end! And even if you didn’t draw, thank you—for look...
Doodletober Demo - Fun Cabin Scene in Watercolor & Aquarelle Pencil (Video)
Here’s a fun and loose demo of a cabin scene for you! Feel free to follow along with me or use the reference photo for your own cabin drawing.
This cabin lives in my friends Katie and Biddy’s campground, Foolhardy Hill, in Charlemont, MA....
Doodletober Live #2 - Great Horned Owl
Watch as I sketch a great horned owl in ink, watercolor, and colored pencil.
I’m not sure why the camera kept zooming in on the owl’s face, but it’s kinda hilarious! Thanks everyone for joining, and hope to see you in the next one.
Doodletober 2026 - Week 3 Recap
We’ve made it through the third week of Doodletober! Thank you to everyone who has been keeping up with the prompts—it ain’t easy. Keep going—there’s only a little more than one week left!
I’ve been on vacation in the Catskills for mo...
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