What an amazing afternoon we had at Joe Treat's in Bow. Joe and his wife were so welcoming and gave us a tour of Joe's workshop. He started making driftwood animals/sculptures at age 62 and he says it's been life-changing.
We're happily sketching outside now and Kalena's yard was a perfect spot on this April day. Trees, mountains, water, and good friends!
It was a chilly but great afternoon sketching at the Farm on 41st. Such a delightful group of animals (we even got to see owner Jojo feed a sweet little lamb) plus incredible grounds with so many fun things to sketch all across the property. Thanks for having us, Jojo!
April 6 marked the first day we've gotten to sketch outside in 2026! Our historic depot proved to be a perfect spot with some last stands of daffodils, grape hyacinth, and even just a few cherry blossoms still hanging on. A glorious afternoon in the sunshine with friends!
There's always something to sketch at Christianson's Nursery. So much is happening these days as plants arrive daily, containers are out and ready to be filled, and all sorts of Spring blooms tempt us to take them home. It was a sunny though chilly day surrounded by so much to sketch!
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Gathering in True North Bakery right next to the runway at Skagit Regional Airport, proved to be the perfect location to sketch cool planes (and have some of the yummiest fresh-baked pastries around).
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We really never stop sketching! Lots of us love travel sketching when we're on the road, and this month there was a wonderful reunion of 3 Anacortes Sketchers one afternoon in Tucson's spectacular Sabino Canyon.
Mari was on vacation and joined Greg and Kate who both sketch with us in Summer months here in Anacortes. Different palettes for this meet-up but a reunion of great Anacortes sketching friends.
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