Miami Beach Sketching
Miami Beach We usually travel to Florida to escape the dreariest part of the Northeast winter in late February/early March. The excitement of the weather changing and holidays has worn […]
Nicole Knight
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Adirondacks Backpacking
This fall, I had the pleasure of backpacking for several days in the Adirondacks with my husband, my brother, and his spouse.
Summer Wrap Up
As fall is quickly approaching I felt this would be a great time to do a summer wrap-up. I’m the kind of person who follows their energy. I don’t usually […]
Spring Happenings
A lot of my paintings this time of year are done en plein air. I can’t resist the call to be outside. Sometimes I finish a painting on-site and sometimes […]
Plein Air Painting and Hiking
Combining plein air painting with hiking can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. On this day we headed to Hacklebarney State Park. This is a fantastic spot to get some […]
Spring at the Cottage Studio
Spring is a very exciting and busy time at the cottage. We grow a lot of our food and maintain many flower beds. It’s a miracle that I find any […]
TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen
Why a Fountain Pen? I enjoy an illustrative look when working in sketchbooks; particularly my watercolor sketchbook. With pastels, I tend to go for more of an impressionistic vibe but […]
Pastels – Don’t Be Afraid to Course Correct
In my opinion, the vibrancy and depth of pastel colors are unrivaled. My Favorite thing, however, is the bold freedom of expression that they allow the artist.
Best Pastel Paper
Pictured above is a UART roll that has been cut into an 18 inch length and a 27×39 inch sheet of Pastelmat.
Sanibel Island, FL Travel Sketching
Every year in March, I travel somewhere sunny to warm my toes. Sanibel Island, Florida is an inviting island nestled along the Gulf of Mexico. It has beautiful beaches, abundant […]