Stacking Wood

Hey there! That's a self-portrait of me under many wooly layers. And below, the reason why:It's been a cold winter and we've gone through more wood than I thought. So, we had to order a cord of stovewood to keep the home fires burning. The only problem stacking wood in the winter is, of course, the cold and snow.It was 30 degrees, but the 20-30mph wind gusts knocked the temperature down to

The Value of Sketching

Above: a study in contrasts. A kid enjoying a ride on sullen Dad's shoulders at the mall. This was draw in in about six seconds.I was at the mall, bored outta my mind. And then I recalled that I could draw the shoppers passing by for a while. Ahh! Now, that's entertainment.When sketching in public, my one rule is DON'T. I mean, really, the last thing you want to do is get caught drawing people

Sketchbook: Traditional Irish Music Session

Sketched in between pints of Smithwicks' at The Shaskeen in Manchester, NH. This was a traditional Irish music session on Saturday afternoon, December 11, 2010. I accompanied my wife (not pictured), who was one of the half-dozen musicians who there that day. She plays the fiddle and flute. I am not a musician myself.I try to be unobtrusive. But, as I was sketching, the woman next to me noticed.