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At Panera Bread
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Mountain Top
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Swallow
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Purple Martin
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Dock on the Potomac
Spent some time hiking and enjoying good company in Fort Washington, MD. I also achieved a gash on my leg, which I'm told, should have been stitched, but I held off the doctor visit until it had already started... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Grain Elevators
Once a fixture of every small town in the Canadian prairie, these classic buildings have been disappearing with the advent of cheap and convenient transportation options. Seeing these buildings reminds me of a place that is now far away... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Happy Birthday Lauren
A quick card for a coworker's daughters sixth birthday. I was told later that Lauren carried the card in her hands all evening and was amazed that it had her name on it. When I make a card from... This entry has been tagged as , , ,

At the End of the Day
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Yummy Sushi
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Back Stairs
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Bento
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Sometimes the Sky
Simply an ink wash over a sketchbook page. The Hand-made sketchbook pages are generally thick enough to handle water without buckling, but in this case I must have used a lot of water. Oh well, I love the effect... This entry has been tagged as , , ,

Rachel Mohr
Welcome to the world Rachel, we're going to do our best to make it a better place for you.... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Headphones
I have owned two pairs of Bose headphones; this is the second pair. They are broken on the headband. Still usable and great sound, but a shame that there seems to be a flaw in the design that makes... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Sunglasses
Sunglasses on my desk in the mid-afternoon. Later in the evening while I was installing Leopard and had the sketchbook open to this drawing. The little cat, Akari, was on my desk and I noticed her swiping at the... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Fall Flower
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Yoshi Enters the Picture, Once Again
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Delfosse Winery
Some studies that I made while we were at a little winery outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. A study in my usual pen and ink style. Loose lines, some detail, but I wanted more. A second study where I was just... This entry has been tagged as , , ,

Big Pencil
The scale of this pencil is like one of those huge novelty pencils that you used to get as gifts from aunts and uncles who had just returned from places like Aruba.... This entry has been tagged as , ,

A Classic Pose
This image on Flickr is so classic and touching that I had to draw it. The photo was posted by Mark Michaelson who published, Least Wanted, a terrific book that collects many more early century mugshots. Highly recommended.... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Long, Clean Lines
Lines like waves on an ocean. I really love the crisp, clean lines from a pen.... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Robert Johnson, Part III
There seems to be only two images of Robert Johnson online--the one I used as a reference for my previous drawing and the one I used as a reference for this drawing. So iconographic, yet so elusive. Here's what... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Headphones
A few months ago, when my commute was sometimes over three hours long, I was heavily into watching video on my iPod. I'd watch everything from Lost to 30 Rock to The Office. Jacob wasn't so much into Lost... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Robert Johnson, Part II
I didn't like some of the aspects of the Robert Johnson drawing so I decided to aadd a little more complexity with some black watercolor paint.... This entry has been tagged as , , ,

Tools of the Trade
A Pen, a bottle of ink, an eraser, and a sketch book.... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Oz
There is something especially nice about drawing horses, with their amazing musculature and gentle faces. I spent a lot of time working on this picture of Oz and I admit to enjoying every minute of it. I realized this... This entry has been tagged as , ,

We Have a New Scanner...
...so that means that I'm officially back and ready to show you what I've been drawing all summer! What did you do on your summer vacation?... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Robert Johnson
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Musicians at the Metro
The D.C. Metro is known for its clean trains and the innovative design of the stations, but they are not known for having musicians at the stations (except for one event where the Washington Post stationed a world class... This entry has been tagged as , ,

Shack on the Beach
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Kitty on my Phone
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Balding Man Who May be Someone
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Mug Shots
A couple months ago I purchased a copy of Least Wanted: A Century of American Mugshots, after following the flickr photo stream for a little over a year. What can I say? The book is a wonder; beautifully designed... This entry has been tagged as ,

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Cold Night in Virginia
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Waiting at the National Gallery
I had some time to kill before going to see the Rembrandt drawings at the National Gallery with Eileen so I was able to do some sketching. I finished the drawing with all the little lines and lovely crosshatching... This entry has been tagged as ,

Papayas
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A Fish
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Portrait of My Dad
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Yoshi (again)
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Taxi Stand
Here in D.C. taxis wait in long lines outside suburban Metro stations knowing full well that most people who ride the trains will not also ride the commuter buses. My commute is quite long – from one end of... This entry has been tagged as ,

Friday Afternoon at the NGA
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Barn on PA 340
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Farm House in Bird-In-Hand, Pa
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Summer Veggies
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Hay Shed
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Bubby
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Memorial Day Hike
One of the great things about living in Washington, DC is that there are many things to do beyond the National Mall that are not necessarily crawling with tourists. The Prince William Forest Park is one of those. Our... This entry has been tagged as

Contour Drawing Jacob
I've been in a bit of a rut with my sketches recently – not happy with the crosshatching and fussy lines – so yesterday I went back and started playing with some basic quick drawing techniques. These two sketches... This entry has been tagged as ,

Architecture
It's true that architecture is one of my favorite things to draw and also true that I sometimes only have a few moments to get a basic sketch down on paper while waiting for my ride to show up.... This entry has been tagged as ,

Immigration Rally
I drew this man who was going to the immigration rallies on the Mall on the train yesterday. As a commuter and one who lives in Washington the place can get pretty crowded with all the people here for... This entry has been tagged as ,

At the Natural History Museum
The Smithsonian Natural History Museum has begun staying open later on Friday and Saturdays again so I spent an hour or so drawing animals in the mammal exhibit hall Friday. One of the first animals I drew - still a... This entry has been tagged as

Smithsonian Castle
The weather on Friday evening was so beautiful that I took the opportunity to sit on a park bench at the Mall in D.C. and drew this picture of the Smithsonian Castle which was directly across the Mall from... This entry has been tagged as ,

Another Friday Night
Another Friday night model study this time with Sumi brush and ink on rice paper.... This entry has been tagged as

Tai Shan
We went to see Tai Shan at the National Zoo yesterday and I drew a bunch of quick sketches - what fun!... This entry has been tagged as

Friday Night Model
For the past three weeks my Friday nights have been occupied by live model sessions that take place at the Smithsonian Institution in D.C. The class ends at 9:30 p.m. Friday night after the commuter buses have stopped running... This entry has been tagged as

Watching the Skating
On Friday night I joined a group of people from my former job at the National Gallery Skating Rink and while they skated I watched and drew the things around me. First off, let me tell you that drawing... This entry has been tagged as ,

Reading
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From the Sketchbook
Lately, I've been working in purely black and white and only sometimes using color for emphasis. I'm especially liking dropping large amounts of black ink onto a drawing and especially the randomness of the shapes that come from that. I... This entry has been tagged as

Japanese Enigma Machine
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The Train Home
Lately, I've been spending a lot of my drawing time with my Kuretake Brush Pen using waterproof ink cartridges instead of the non-waterproof variety that come with the pen. Learning a new skill is pretty exciting for me; just... This entry has been tagged as ,

Woman on the Train
Finally, I've gotten back to posting a new entry here. A lot has kept me busy and unfortunately away from DK. As I explained in an earlier post I got laid off from my job in September and I... This entry has been tagged as ,

Building in Dupont Circle
I spent part of Saturday drawing some of Dupont Circle's lovely old buildings. I think the majority of the building in the Circle are of the Federal Style, but I don't know that for sure. They all have terrific... This entry has been tagged as ,

Man on Metro Train
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Muffin Man
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Desktop Still Life
This past week the heat was turned up in Northern Virginia, so we’ve been spending more time indoors with the air conditioning blasting through the vents. While I think this drawing turned out fine I think it’s obvious that... This entry has been tagged as

Summer Picnic
On Sunday we made our way to Jake’s family picnic in Philadelphia. It was a wonderful time as we got to see many family members that we don’t normally get to see and some that we don’t see nearly... This entry has been tagged as

Pre-Columbian Statues
One of my new favorite museums on the Mall in D.C. is the National Museum of the American Indian. We’ve been there a few times now and I think we’re starting to find some favorite places in the museum... This entry has been tagged as

Two Peppers
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Banana
This morning a quick watercolor of a banana I had sitting on my desk. We like bananas in our house, but we often don’t get to eat an entire bunch before they turn completely black. That’s when Jake declares... This entry has been tagged as

Now You've Got Me Started...
I enjoyed drawing the last beetle so much I went out and bought a field guide to insects and drew this guy. When we were kids I remember letting them walk on my hands leaving trails of yellow goo... This entry has been tagged as

Prionus Imbricornis
I was inspired by Niff’s beetle drawing over at InkFinger to draw this guy. One of the great things about artistic communities is how we constantly inspire one another to try new things and see things differently. I found... This entry has been tagged as

Parking Meters
On Saturday while I waited for Jake to get his Scantron forms for his class I began to sketch this set of parking meters that were planted in front of the car. Later, at home, I took the pencil... This entry has been tagged as

Any Scrap of Paper Will Do
Sure, I could spout all types of excuses, but believe me when I tell you that I have been thinking of you and fretting over you. Where have you been, Trish? Well, I’ve been trying new tools, new paper,... This entry has been tagged as

Man with Hat
Since it has been asked - the man in the drawing is of Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle has been on my mind lately because I’ve been reading an autobiography of the man. “Teller of Tales,” by Daniel Stashower. My... This entry has been tagged as

Fall
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Bulbs
With falls comes bulb planting season. This is the first year I’ve considered it. I remember watching my parents sort and plant bulbs in our yard and then seeing tulips come up through the snow in March.... This entry has been tagged as

Longing To Be Somewhere Else
Rain pouring down, fluorescent lights making me tired, John Prine singing “A bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down…” through the headphones, and I’m longing to be somewhere else.... This entry has been tagged as

Coke Machine
Lately I’ve been boring, I go to work and go home. For me this generally leads to being creatively blocked. Today I took a small step towards breaking free of the funk and went to lunch at the small... This entry has been tagged as

Is This Becoming an Obsession?
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Television Altar
Jake tell me that this new drawing looks like an altar. Behold! The television as altar.... This entry has been tagged as

Retro Gaming
Jake has been finding his way back to the old Atari 2600 platform. He’s been buying old games, buying new games, and has been developing his own idea for a game. I don’t pretend to understand what this is... This entry has been tagged as

I Can See France, ...
Wednesday I took an afternoon off to break up the week and recharge. Work has been stressing lately and I desperately need a vacation. What do I do when I have time to myself? Why, go drawing of course.... This entry has been tagged as ,

A Tiki - Lounge Vibe
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Three Deer Park Bottles, Two Altoids Tins
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Mid-Summer Doodle
Last week I was sent to a class for work and I couldn't help but pull out my sketchbook and start sketching. I was a bit miffed when the lady beside me asked me if I always 'doodle.' Am... This entry has been tagged as

Environments II
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Environments I
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Thai Restaurant Plant
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Dentist Office
In order to relax myself I pulled out my sketchbook while at the dentist's office to get a crown on one of my molars. I was surprised when both of the nurses I talked to told me that they... This entry has been tagged as

Mother's Day Flowers
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George Washington's Side Burns
This portrait of Washington was too much fun to draw. Something about the old white guy with antique clothing and fascinating mutton chops (I didn't realize G.W. had them) makes me think that my next project might be mini-portraits... This entry has been tagged as

Telephone Skeleton
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Always a Place to Sit
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Still Life
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Another from the Sketchbook
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Train Pastimes
On the Long Island Railroad this man sat across from me drawing people surreptitiously. I drew him openly - giving him progress reports as he asked for them. I usually draw without the people knowing and it's refreshing to... This entry has been tagged as

Eating
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My Father
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Corpus of eCorpses
New collaborative art site eCorpse.com just added its seventh completed image to its body of work (listing is in order of completion). This number may seem a strange one on which to be reporting, but this is the first time... This entry has been tagged as

A transplanted Canadian, Tricia Harvey (trish at designkitten dot com) is a former vice president of Spain, has written several books on macro economics including the Pulitzer Prize winning Macro Economics and You - An Introduction and has climbed Mount Everest a record six times. Tricia Harvey now lives in Fairfax, Virginia with her former lead Sherpa named Jacob, two cats, and a bunch of fish all named Hector. Huh? What's that you say?