Bob's Red Mill

Bob's Red Mill in Milwaukie, OR. I worked while I ate lunch. My personal rule is when where I am sketching gets busy - leave. I don't want to be taking up space that makes them money. I wasn't able to finish the rows but you get the idea. Their food is great by the way. Watercolor in my sketchbook.

Along the river in Warren

The wind off the water was CHILLY so we opted to work from the car yesterday.  This is an old barn located along Old Portland Rd.  Scappoose Bay which connects to the Multnomah Channel is just behind the tree line.  We enjoyed ten straight days of sunshine which is practically unheard of in December.  Sadly it's coming to an end so this will be the last outside outing until spring.  Watercolor in my sketchbook. 

Wildwood on a sunny day

A very rare day for December. It was clear and warm-ish. I took my plein air group out to the Wildwood golf course just outside of Scappoose. A quick watercolor in my sketchbook.

My Walk Stool

I invested in a walk stool several months ago. I've found it's worth every penny. It's extremely well made. It folds down small so it's easy to pack around for plein air work. It's lightweight yet very durable. Comes in a reusable pouch with draw strings that can be used like a backpack for carrying it. I bought the 22" stool which allows me to have my lap to work on and it's a natural sitting position so I find it quite comfortable.

Great news!

I received an email from the Portland Ketchup Company (Portlandia Foods) informing me my drawing (Sentimental Journey) had been selected to be featured on one of their labels for their Worcestershire sauce bottles.  

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The Newels of Timberline Lodge: Walking Tour

This is a 4" x 18" card that folds down to 4" x 6".  Depending on how you open it, one side is a brief history of the lodge and the unique bird and animal newels that were carved from 1935 - 1937 during the WPA project.  The card comes in a clear plastic protective sleeve. 

The other side are the newels arranged in the order you will find them in the lodge starting from the ground floor walking up the stairs:

To purchase the card: https://squareup.com/store/bonny/item/the-newels-of-timberline-lodge-walking-tour.  Shipping is included. Note:  The watermark does not appear on the card.

Also available at the front desk of the lodge while supplies last.  

Ye Old Grog Distillery

This week I took my plein air group out to Ye Old Grog Distillery in St Helens, OR.  This is in my journal so it's never going to be out and about.  I used watercolor again.  It's a heck of a lot faster than working in colored pencil.  Currently I don't have fine brushes so I used water soluble pencils for the lettering.  What a fun morning.