Sketching at Ace Hardware

There were a few of us that showed up to sketch at Ace. The employees were super welcoming, and we even had one customer ask us where something was located! Next time we will be in the garden area, but we did find plenty of colorful things to sketch inside!

Sketch by Missy

Spring Rhubarb

Sketch by Jude Middleton

Sketches by Aleli

Here are three of Aleli's recent sketches that we told her she needed to post!! She wasn't convinced, so we decided to do it for her:) Aren't they great??

Captain Whidbey's

Great afternoon sitting on the deck at Captain Whidbey's, sketching, eating Penn Cove mussels, and sipping wine with friends!! Sketches by Missy~

Three Sketchers at Hellam's Wine Shop

We had a fun afternoon sipping wine and sketching at Hellam's in La Conner. Jane apologizes for making these sketchers look like grandmas!

Sketch by Jane~

Hot Stuff

A plate of peppers and a jar of Tulips. Have some wine and snacks and you have the perfect afternoon.  Sketches by Jill Mix.

A Favorite Place!

What a fun spot to sketch....and have a glass of wine!

Hellam's Wine Shop!!

Sketch by Missy~

Sketching at Hellam's Wine Shop

We had such a great time sketching at Hellam's Wine Shop in La Conner. The wine was fabulous. We can't wait to return....soon!! Here is Marsha's colorful sketch!

Afternoon at the Pub

Jane sketched this guy at the Brown Lantern dreaming of nicer weather so he could be at the golf course!

Sketching at The Brown

The Brown Lantern is my favorite place to sketch people!

Sketch by Missy

Computer work at the pub

This interesting man with his haircut and strong features was conducting

business on his laptop at the Brown Lantern. By Jill Mix

Sketches with ASk

Primrose at Skagit Valley Gardens by Jude

Lemon Tea at The Brown by Jude

Sketches from New Zealand by Jude Middleton

On the plane

Daily Sunrises

Pohutukawa Trees

Map of Tricia's Area

View from Tricia's House

Frangipana

Estuary by Tricia's

View from Justin's House

View from Tiritiri Matangi to Rototua Volcano

Lithograph of Pohutukawa Trees

Skagit Valley Gardens

Jane painted this wonderful display of pansies and primroses. Bring on spring!!

Skagit Gardens Truck

An old farm truck inside one of Skagit Gardens greenhouses by Pat O'Hearn.

Skagit Valley Gardens

We met at the gardens last Monday. There was plenty to sketch, great food to eat, and spring flowers to remind us that winter is almost over (yay)! We want to return to sketch outside!!