Draining the Locks

It's that time again. Draining the locks in Ballard to clean out whatever grows underwater.
I wonder what odd items are found...

Garages

Are garages really ever used for parking? I say, no.

Recycling

I love that Seattle recycles. I need to remember to take the yard waste out before the bag gets full. wow.

Landscape Painting in Seattle

Thanks to Gage and Peter Van Dyck for a great week painting in Seattle!

Drawing People

Had a great weekend workshop with Bill Evans called the quick sketch. One minute drawings...fun!

Pocket Neighborhoods

Ross Chapin Architects has created several pocket neighborhood designs, read more here about them. It seems like a beautiful and easy idea. Small homes in a cozy setting, with short fences in front and meandering sidewalks to encourage neighbor interaction. I could live in one of these.

Driving in Seattle

Sometimes, driving is just so beautiful, and then there's a bump.

Anita West's traveling Palette

Above is the palette of of Anita West who is currently painting on location in Hawaii.

Send me a photo of your palette, so I can see them. I've posted some famous palettes from history on my facebook page, if you go there, please "like" the page...

Jonathan Clarren Line drawing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEqEBMzyQoI&list=UUoCidGPOh0ledHu4RXbJZCg&index=25&feature=plcp

Seattle's Viaduct View