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.

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
Posted in California Los Angeles US

Embracing the City of Angels

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

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
Posted in California Los Angeles US

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
Posted in California Los Angeles US

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.

Tom Hardy Fury Road Mad Max
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Josh Reviews Obscure Gems & the Worst Movies of 2015

You’ve been waiting for this moment and here it is – Josh “The Movie Squabblers” Obscure Gems and and Bottom 5 movies of 2015.

Elite Hotel Istanbul Bedroom
Posted in California Istanbul Los Angeles Turkey US

Excess Luggage at LAX to Luxury in Istanbul

Leaving LAX with excess baggage, and arriving in the lap of luxury at the Elite World Business Hotel in Istanbul for our first night of our new life in Turkey.

Moving Out of LA to Turkey
Posted in California Los Angeles US

Packing up and leaving Los Angeles

After 17 years living the LA dream, we sold, gave away and donated our belongings to start a new life in Turkey. Our life was whittled down to 11 pieces of luggage and two sleep deprived travelers.

Nomad Poem getting rid of clutter Roving Jay
Posted in California Los Angeles Nomad US

A poetic take on clutter and stuff

“Why do we hoard, and leave clutter untouched, When all that we need just isn’t that much.” The decluttering process inspired a poem about getting rid of your stuff, and starting a new journey. Includes a Pinnable image.

Spicy Pineapple Salsa by Roving Jay
Posted in California Los Angeles Mar Vista US

Spicy Pineapple Salsa with Pul Biber

Here’s my tried and tested SIMPLE recipe for Spicy Pineapple Salsa with Pul Biber. It’s a creative way to incorporate this hot Turkish spice into a fresh and fruity salsa.

Half Moon Bay 4th of July Parade
Posted in California Half Moon Bay Northern California US

Half Moon Bay 4th of July Parade Photo Album

Photo Album of the 2015 Half Moon Bay 4th of July Parade. See the cast of characters parading down Main Street for the annual parade to celebrate the Independence from us Brits! I kept my accent firmly under wraps!

Map of Quarry Park Half Moon Bay Hiking and Walking Trails
Posted in California Half Moon Bay US

Killing time before the Half Moon Bay 4th of July Parade

Killing Time before & after Half Moon Bay 4th of July Parade I went Horse Riding, ate at Main Street Diner and walked the dogs in El Granada’s Quarry Park. Head to Vista Point for a panoramic view of Pillar Point Harbour and Mavaricks Beach.

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Half Moon Bay California
Posted in California Half Moon Bay US

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve at Moss Beach

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is just north of Half Moon Bay. It’s famous for it’s tide pools and Seal Cove Beach. The best time to visit is low tide.

Half Moon Bay Main Street California
Posted in California Half Moon Bay Northern California US

A Stroll Down Half Moon Bay Main Street

I took a Stroll Down Half Moon Bay Main Street when I was dog sitting in Northern California. It’s a quaint old town, and it’s easy to see it’s mass appeal

Point Montara Lighthouse & Cove Beach California
Posted in California Half Moon Bay Northern California US

Point Montara Lighthouse & Cove Beach

Point Montara Lighthouse is nestled between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. The Coast Guard Quarters are now a hostel for cheap California Accommodation.