Here we are in a heat wave: temperatures over 100 degrees are expected to last for the next several days. Unlike summertime on the east coast, here temps do tend to fall overnight offering some relief. Though I confess- not much this week. The humidity is holding strong.
Around spending time with and taking new photographs of the twins (happy first week, boys!) I am still trying to get drawing, sketching and painting back into a routine. Portland, as seen from a coast away, gave the impression of being an intensely artistic place- and it is, it certainly is. I admit I wish I was watching the Olympics more than coming home to draw, but while I'm TV-free it's probably better for me to get some (art)work done. I feel very much miles away from the wonderful richness of this city's art scene, basically because I haven't done as much exploring up until now as I thought I would. Best to start with what is within my hands and go from there.
This is the story of moving to Portland, OR from the east coast to be in the company of family, friends, and fellow artists. I'm an illustrator, bookseller and printmaker with an Etsy shop in its second year. This place brings together the business of the businesses I love, the rich creative life, and witness to my new nephews as they discover this world.
2 comments:
I love her jacket on your sketch. I would totally wear it!
Thank you MM! I feel the same way. (gentle sigh over love of hoodie)
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