Life is Sketchy

 

Return to Your Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Is drawing an essential part of the human spirit? I think Werner Herzog's 2010 documentary film, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, answers the question by illuminating the spirit of an ancient drawing hand that...
Brilliant Deduction at Tax Time: Drawing Pays Dividends
What does drawing have in common with preparing the infamously dreadful 1040 tax return? For most people, the immediate answer...
Spontaneous Pastel Combustion
What happens when four very creative middle and high school sketchers have a half hour,  a box of pastels, and freedom to express...



Return to Your Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Is drawing an essential part of the human spirit? I think Werner Herzog's 2010 documentary film, Cave of Forgotten Dreams,...
When You Receive a Gift of Beauty, Seize the Moment and Draw It!
Beauty has a way of stopping us in our tracks. The poet writes about it. The sketcher captures it on paper. It's the nature...



eXpReSsiOn sEsSioN: Emerging Artists Mix It Up
I got the call a few days ago. I recognized the voice immediately as Gianna, one of my students from Natural Bridges high...
The Scribbles Institute Grand Opening Party Draws a Crowd
Our studio Grand Opening was a huge success and a great way to kick off a summer of drawing classes. The June 3, First Friday...



At the End of the Day, It’s All About the Drawings Made by My Students
One never knows where the next bolt of inspiration will come from. After a long day, inspiration often strikes me while sitting...