Beautiful Day By the Water

Once we gathered, most of us sketched at the gazebo in Rotary Park.  What a splendid May day for sketching water views.  We also welcomed Dawn and Jamie.  Thanks for joining us!

Lilac Season in Carolyn's Garden

What a gorgeous afternoon of sketching and friendship!  Carolyn's beautiful garden with lilacs, camellias, and iris, along with lovely, quiet spots was quite a treat.  Plus, a big welcome to Peggy!  Thanks for joining us.

Sketching Joe's Driftwood Animal Sculptures

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. 

What fun sketching subjects and we can't wait to come back this Summer.

Sketching Views at Kalena's

 We're happily sketching outside now and Kalena's yard was a perfect spot on this April day.  Trees, mountains, water, and good friends!

A Menagerie to Sketch at the Farm on 41st

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!

Sketching at the Depot

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!

  

 

 

So Much to Sketch at the Nursery Today

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!

Here are a couple of sketches to show you more details.  Pots were a big subject of interest today!

  

Pastries and Planes

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).  

  

Anacortes Sketchers in Arizona

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.

Mari's sketchbook and well-used travel watercolor kit.

Greg sketching along the creek that flows down through the canyon.

Still Life Sketching at Catherine's

Big thanks to Catherine for hosting our sketching gathering today.  How fun it was with the sun streaming in her big windows plus she'd set up several pretty still life scenes to give us lots to sketch.  

Sunny Sketching in Early March

We always know we'll enjoy sketching at Christianson's Nursery - especially during the Winter when we can sketch inside one of the greenhouses.  However this week we had a big bonus - sun and warmth so we could sketch outside by the glorious selection of Helebores - on March 2!  

 

Sketching at the Museum

Thanks to the Skagit County Historical Museum for letting us sketch inside today.  As you can see, some of us sketched parts of the current special exhibit, "Skagit on the Half Shell:  History of the Sellfish Industry" and others took advantage of the museum's gorgeous view out into the valley.

Cozy Sketching at Carolyn’s

It’s not always easy to find inside spots for 10-12 sketchers to gather inside in the Winter for sketching. However, Carolyn’s lovely home is always a spot we can enjoy and find fun things to sketch.  It made today a very lovely and cozy sketching day.  Thanks Carolyn!

🩷 Valentine Fun at Aleli’s 🩷

We didn't get much sketching done, but we sure had fun enjoying Aleli's art-filled home and celebrating our love of sketching together.  Thanks Aleli for hosting our Valentine party - complete with a 💖tree!

    

Colorful Afternoon at Lisbeth’s!