Here are the latest selections from my FurKids Journal using the Paper 53 app.These are all sketched after dinner, television on and dogs either on the sofa or in front of the fireplace. I enjoy using this app as in a short time you can get quite a bit done.
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Beidler Forest ~ Cypress and Tupelo
The Audubon Sanctuary of Beidler Forest is located in the town of Harleyville, SC, and sits in the middle of the very large Four Holes Swamp. I was first introduced to this amazing place during a 2008 field trip of the Master Naturalist Program I was enrolled in. I’ve always wanted to return and take […]
Sketch Outing with journal and iPad
I joined Rob for a golf outing. We started on the practice range. I used my iPad and the Paper 53 app to create some plein air sketches. I looked up at the tree tops. Buds were popping everywhere. Unfortunately, so was the pollen. As I worked I could see the pollen building up on […]
A Walk in the Woods
With muck boots on, off I went into the woods that flank the east side of our home. We always have deer in our front and back yard. I wanted to see where they live. This is a good time of year to traverse the woods…. no bugs to speak of and that particular morning […]
“How-To” For 16 Page Journal
Please click to enlarge images. This book has 16 paintable surfaces. You’ll want to use Fabriano watercolor paper as it doesn’t crack when folded. I tore my sheets so I could get an uneven edge. I use their hot press surface as I like writing on the smooth surface. Your book will be as precise […]
A New Handbuilt Book
This journal was created from a half sheet of Fabriano hot press watercolor paper. It’s 7.5″ high and 5.5″ wide when closed. If you count the cover… there are 16 surfaces to paint on! Amazing considering it came from a 15″ x 22″ piece of paper 🙂 Stay tuned for the “How To”…….