Life Drawing poses
Posted in Art Room California Los Angeles US

Online Life Drawing Classes and Resources

Online resources for Life Drawing sessions (artistic nudity).

The California Feetwarmers
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Swing in the Park

Sketching at a Sunday concert series in Santa Monica with The California Feetwarmers.

Culver City Urban Sketching
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People Sketches: May

A collection of people I’ve encountered and sketched during my walks around Culver City in May.

Me and a Random Cop in Washington DC 1983
Posted in East Coast London New York UK US

20 Years Challenge

Looking back on my 20th Year and the wild ride it was.

April Urban Sketches of People in Los Angeles
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People Sketches: April

A collection of people I’ve encountered and sketched during my walks around Culver City in April.

Culver City Stairs for Exercise and Inspiration
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Culver City Stairs for Exercise and Inspiration

I thought this local hiking trail would be good exercise. Turns out it’s good for creativity too.

Culver City the Heart of Screenland
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Embracing the City of Angels

A Covid-inspired relocation back to the heart of Culver City, Los Angeles.

United Nations, Gift from Italy
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Why you should visit the UN next time you’re in New York

Guest Blogger Nancy Hann shares all the reasons why you should include a visit to the UN the next time you’re visiting New York City.

Let sleeping dogs lie vizsla
Posted in California Los Angeles US

Return of the Velcro dog

Dog sitting in California again for the velcro dog Shogi.

bedroom bench sewing project
Posted in California Hermosa Beach Los Angeles US

Making cushions for our host

It was good to practice my sewing skills again to make some throw cushions and box cushions as a thank you to our hosts.

Ruby and Eli Black Labs
Posted in California Nomad US

Whirlwind Tour of the States. Extended!

How many times have you created a travel plan, only to have it fall apart? Now I’m making travel intentions rather than travel plans.

Painted Walls in Venice
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Camels, Street Art, and Famous Residents of Venice Beach

Feature Image: Wall Mural of Charlie Chaplin The Truth about Venice Beach Venice Beach has always been this side of…

Van Gogh Art Institute of Chicago
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Another visit to Van Gogh’s Bedroom

A visit to the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena to view Van Gogh’s bedroom on loan from the Chicago Art Institute.

Dairy Milk Chocolate Buttons
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Life Lesson: Avoid the DMV on a Monday Morning

Monday Morning diet of government bureaucracy and paying for the privilege of eating up my day. How I got my buttons pushed at the DMV.

Shogi Pet Sitting in Los Angeles
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Weekend House Sitting with a Velcro Dog

Our latest dog sitting charge was a 1 year old Vizsla named Shogi, all she wanted to do was play catch and be loved. If only life were that simple for all of us.

Posted in California Los Angeles US

Transforming our horrible couches

We used to have two of the ugliest couches. But my trusty sewing machine came to the rescue, and I re-covered both of them with fabric from Michael Levine’s in LA’s garment district.

Perogi
Posted in US

A Christmas Tradition: Perog or Coulibiac?

We’ve been cooking this dishes for subsequent Christmas Dinners, and just discovered it has a name: A Perog or maybe a Coulibiac?

The Colour of the Sky display at the 9-11 Museum New York
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Remembering the Events of 9/11 in New York

No trip to New York is complete without a trip to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial. It’s tasteful, thoughtful, and inspiring.

Central Park from the Top of the Rock
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View of New York from the Top of the Rock

Autumn is the best time to take a trip up to the Top of the Rock, the Observation deck in the Rockefeller Center, to get a colourful view of Central Park.

Funfair Coney Island Brooklyn NYC
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The end of the Line for Coney Island

Photo Essay of our out-of-season trip to Coney Island for a Boardwalk stroll and voyeurs view of Luna Amusement Park, Brooklyn.

Therapy Wall Union Square 3
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Subway Therapy Wall at Union Square NYC

The Union Square Therapy wall in NYC is the brainchild of Matthew “Levee” Chavez as a way for New Yorkers to get their thoughts and fears off their chest.

Empire Diner NYC
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RIP Empire Diner NYC

Back in ’89/’90 we had many a leisurely brunch and hurried late night snack at the Empire Diner in West Chelsea .. so it was with heavy heart that I discovered its demise during a Sunday Stroll in the old neighbourhood.

Montclair in autumn
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The colours of Autumn in Montclair

Changing of the Seasons Growing up it wasn’t unusual to be blind to the beauty of the colours of autumn….

Cream Cheese and Salmon Bagel
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Oh America … I’ve missed your bagels

It didn’t take us long to discover a delicious bagel shop in Upper Montclair NJ, for a trip down memory lane with an egg bagel.