Surrounded by Flowers at Azusa Garden Center

It's always such a treat to sketch at Azusa Garden Centre and especially in mid-Summer when everything is in bloom.  We parked ourselves throughout the nursery among the flowers and soaked up all the colors and scents while we sketched.

Sketching the Samish Flats

Today we scattered and sketched along Bisquet Ridge Lane in Bow off Farm to Market Road.  It was a lovely afternoon sketching the greens and blues across the Samish Flats to Samish Bay.  

  

Washington Park Views

It was all about the trees and water views when we gathered today at Washington Park.  We are so lucky to have amazing sketching spots, but Washington Park is really special as you can see!

Sketching Joe's Sculptures

It was a gorgeous afternoon sketching life-size driftwood sculptures back at Joe Treat's in Bow.  It's one of our most unique (and welcoming) sketching spots!

Sketching Among the Wildflowers at Anchor Cove

Today we sat in a wildflower field next to the Anchor Cove Marina and sketched.  Some of us chose water views, others boats, and others flowers.  What an interesting spot to sketch on this overcast Summer day.

Sketching Under the Swinomish Hats

Today we gathered in the shade of the "Swinomish hats" and painted the view of La Conner across the channel. 

In the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, cedar hats are deeply significant cultural symbols, woven from traditional red cedar. They serve as both functional regalia and in this case, architectural landmarks. Located just across from La Conner, the Swinomish Channel waterfront park features three massive and striking pavilions designed to resemble traditional woven Coast Salish cedar hats.  

It's always a pleasure to enjoy the pavilions and park while sketching in the Summer.

The view across the channel to La Conner.

Garden Glory at Happy Valley

One of our all-time favorite places to sketch is in the glorious, expansive, and whimsical garden at Happy Valley.  We've been going there for years and it's special every time. Today was no different!