Capt Tom Tug boat

There is not a lot of boat traffic on the Potomac River, but do get an occasional tug pushing a sand barge.  I saw thew Capt Tom pushing one and though he would make a good pen and ink drawing.

Bear and Staff Pub - London

Since it is the weekend and I really don't want to go to work, I will keep with the Bar theme.  Last year, I went to London for work and managed to slip out for one evening for some pub and sketch time.  This was the bar at the Bear and Staff, I had to massively simplify and sketch quickly.  The bar maid was the hardest to capture since she was a whirlwind of activity, as all good bar tenders are in a busy evening.  This sketch was accomplished with the help of 40 Shilling Ale and Strong Bow cider.

Bar Fly - W Bar in NYC

I don't usually hang out in a Hotel Bar but, I did like the looks of W Hotel's Bar in Manhattan, NY, a few years back.  A fun quick sketch and if you don't like it - I can blame the Single Malt Whiskey.

Eye Doctor's Office Equipment

Have you ever noticed the equipment at the Doctor's Office is always the most intriguing?  I visited the Eye Doctor and sketched the eye test machine while I waited.  It was a longer wait than I expected and I got to finish up more of the device.  Great use of time.

Delicate Arch, Utah - Oil Painting study

I did this small oil painting study when we lived in Utah.  This is of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park.   The family and I have hiked up to it many times and it has been a treat each time.  The arch and surrounding terrain is beautiful and the light is always changing.  One of the best shows in nature. 

Rehohobeth Beach Watercolor

Barb loves the beach, so I try to get her there, unfortunately it is not as often as I would like.  I did get to Rehohobeth beach in Delaware and enjoyed a little watercolor while she beachcomber.

Catch and Release - Trout Sketch

I enjoy an occasional fishing expedition.  This is a sketch of a friend's trout before release back to the river in Colorado.  Fishing is another activity to help preserve sanity.  Pretty much anything outside is good.  SO get away from the TV and get outside.