Dancing Strokes

" Forward on "

2012-02-01T20:05:00.000-08:00

8 x 11 Ink Pen

Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.
Jer.46:4

8 x 11 Ink Pen

" THE BUBBLE "

2012-01-03T16:21:00.000-08:00

11 x 14 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

Colette my grand-niece was chasing soap bubbles one day and I was able to capture a few pictures from the moment. I did this piece before Christmas but I had to wait until they got back home and opened the present to post it.
She is such a sweet little girl with magnificent red hair which I will have to paint one day also.

" COME UNTO ME "

2011-12-20T10:59:00.000-08:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink

This piece was done as a fundraiser for a recovery facility called "Set Free"

Families would stay there until able to be on their own. I decided to draw a couple of the children watching the Koi fish in a little pond they have.

One of the things I like to do is add color but only sparingly to add a focus impact to the picture.

But I wasn't sure which way I wanted to go. So I decided to make copies of the drawing on watercolor paper and try a few different ways.

I decided to have the one with the pond in color framed for the event.

" CHEZ MARIE "

2011-12-05T08:39:00.000-08:00

8 x 11 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

" Chez Marie " is a small cafe in Paris very close to Montmartre. I thought I would post this drawing I just finished for CHRisTMAS.

First the place is red and second it is called Chez Marie and I thought it could be the new version for the stable where christ was born,
" At Mary's place "

After all he was put in a trough and that's where you put the food you give to the animals, since he is feeding us still I thought it a perfect correlation.

BLESSINGS and MERRY CHRISTMAS to All

BTW This piece will be features on my general art blog also
Art by Dominique

" MONtmARTre "

2011-12-03T10:09:00.000-08:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink

This is from my vacation with my daughter to Paris. I was showing her where her grandmother lived ! The only thing I can say is I hope everyone can have the opportunity to go there at least ounce in your life. We went in the off season and the advantage for me is that I could see the architecture of each building since there were no leaves on the trees, like in this drawing I could see the Sacre Coeur in the distance. Otherwise it would be obscured by the leaves !

" NOT THE ONE "

2011-11-29T18:44:00.000-08:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink

Well all I can say is YIKES this is not easy ! My daughter is trying to find a dress for her wedding and after a while of seeing ruffles, sheer, lace, buttons and little flowers decoration it almost feel as if I want to create one.
I had fun drawing these. But I did not draw the one that looked so perfect on her you never know who might be seeing this !!!! ...LOL : D

" The Wedding Bouquet "

2011-11-16T10:01:00.000-08:00

7 x 7 Pen, Ink and Watercolor

Well my daughter is getting married next year and I believe after looking at all those magazines and going to Bridal Bazaar is getting me in the mood to draw some of the beautiful arrangements I have been seeing.
Practice makes perfect !!!

" MEGAN's WASH "

2011-07-27T19:13:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen, Ink & a little Watercolor

In Vermont I always see so many things I want to draw.
This is at my nephew Gregory's house. Their clothes line. Megan his wife is so sweet and hospitable and their children are both fabulous. It's such a pleasure to go visit every one there. The time goes by too fast unfortunately.
She share with me that she could very well put all those clothes in the dryer but she forces herself to put them on the line outside when she can. Why you ask ?
Her life is very busy so it gives her a chance to slow down, it is a chore you cannot do fast. I thought it was such a wise action I had to make a sketch of it !

A SLICE OF LIFE !

2011-07-21T20:26:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen & Ink

This sketch was done in vermont of my brother kitchen table. It has turned into the desk, table, social, latest news kinda corner.
It was fun doing this !

" le bouquet "

2011-07-19T16:55:00.000-07:00

8 x 8 Pen & Ink

Every-time I visit my brother and his wife I can't help it I have to make a bouquet of the beautiful flowers they grow on their property. Unfortunately it will be the last time there for they sold their place and are looking forward to creating a new one.

Hurray for change

Do not look to the past but look to the future with eagerness. For the past cannot be improved upon but the future has all the hope needed for you.

" The Watering Can "

2011-06-28T19:30:00.000-07:00

7 x 7 Pen & Ink

I love watering cans, this one is an old one. I have quite a few around. This one is outside my door as I walk out. I've been wanting to sketch it because of the fence, ivy and the flower pot it creates great shadows. Which is what I love.

A rose by any other name......

2011-06-21T23:37:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink with a little watercolor

This is the sketch I made at the last San Diego Sketchcrawl. It was such a nice fellowship time with other artists.

"The Orange Tree "

2011-05-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink and little Watercolor

This was done at Andy lovely backyard during our San Diego Sketchcrawl. This tree was so nice to draw. I like it when something stands out to me that say's " Draw Me ".

30th World Wide SketchCrawl

2011-01-23T09:22:00.000-08:00

8 x 10 Pen & Ink

Well yesterday was the 30th World Wide SketchCrawl.

When that happens It always trills me to know that there are so many people all over the world drawing with the same purpose "to create something of the moment you are living in ".

I usually draw/sketch outside but I was invited to a lovely party at a friend's house.

It was a pot luck BUT for me bringing something to eat is not my choice at this time so I brought flowers "purple tulips and white daisies" and in honor of the SketchCrawl I drew them while everyone mingled.

SPARROWS !

2010-11-18T15:52:00.000-08:00

5 x 7 Micron pen

5 x 7 Micron pen

Sparrows are so cute. What I like is the fact you can find them almost anywhere.

JURY DUTY !

2010-11-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink with Tombow pens

I got Jury Duty on Election Day at the downtown San Diego courthouse and around the corner is this lovely train station amidst the tall buildings. So after my jury duty I sat a the bus stop and drew. People where very friendly.
On a side note we had a pep talk by the top judge here in San Diego thanking us for our time and saying it was a nice connection doing this on election day but for our information he told us on this day in 196.... Kennedy was at Horton Plaza (which is a beautiful mall a few block from the court house) campaigning for his election and he meet him.
I though it was cool too since my dad had a little time spent with his wife Jackie..........
combing her hair.

"Coronado Cays"

2010-10-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen Ink & Watercolor

I forgot to post this picture from this weekend in Coronado. This is the island where the classic movie "Some like it hot was made " at the Hotel Del Coronado.
I will have to make some drawings of that place next.

Coronado Bay Bridge

2010-10-09T20:51:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

I had a chance today to go to the Island of Coronado but to get there you have to take this amazing bridge. The bridge itself underneath is painted Blue which makes it's even more striking.
So here are the sketches done of my time there.

Charming statue !

2010-10-01T20:59:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Micro ink pen

This sweet statue was perfectly posing for me at the same place as the previous post The Rancho Bernardo Winery in San Diego.
As I said this place is a treasure trove of sights to draw and enjoy.
If ever someone visits SD let me know I will gladly escort you there myself.

The hidden path

2010-09-26T11:50:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Micro ink pen & Micro brush pen

I just love the Rancho Bernardo Winery in San Diego. There you can find all kinds of treasures to draw your hearts content. This is just as you come in. There is a hidden path that takes you around the main street. I just love the way the shadows where draping themselves on the ground of this path so I started drawing.
(I heard in the background a couple people saying you should go look it's all free hand what she's doing.... =)
it is fun when you are on location for the interaction you get from passer by.

South Park restaurant

2010-06-13T20:56:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Ink pen

I got the good fortune to spend time with the San Diego Sketchcrawlers this morning. After much deliberation we ended up in South park where I had the lovely view of this restaurant the "Vagabond "
But my pleasure did not end there a block away was a lovely creperie ( yum French crepe ! ) where we ended for lunch. With a beautiful blue sky, my dog, good food and company... fabulous !

Simpson's Nursery- Don't Park here

2010-06-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

The San Diego sketchcrawl group went to a local nursery called Simpson's Nursery. It is a very attractive place made by incorporating antique travel trailers, cars and a small little petting zoo. But they have one thing they ask very seriously is that you don't PARK on the left side. One of our sketcher's got told in not so nice a way by the owner which the employee latter apologized for his brash behavior.

20 women and One Buck !

2010-05-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen & Ink

I went on a women's retreat last weekend about 20 of us and this buck was on the wall HAD to draw him too. !! ( he was a "deer" and posed for me )

Please help !

2010-05-12T21:09:00.000-07:00

This is from my daughter Tiffany who hopefully will embark on an incredible life giving trip to HAITI if you can help please do.
She is trying to raise the money to go.
You can send your donation using the button in the side bar

Hi my name is TIffany Neal,
I've been blessed with the opportunity to go to Haiti for 3 weeks to help restore the community and bring hope to its people....
Our purpose for Haiti is to transform Jeremie, the city & it's 35,000 people, into a vessel of hope for the nation. The recent earthquake didn't just devastate Haiti, but also revealed to the world the devastation that was already present. Haiti is currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere & 40% of it's population is under the age of 15.
Our Plan Of Action - is to conduct a Hospital Outreach, Orphanage Outreach, Town Square & Playground Renovation & Water Infrastructure Revitalization.
We have a great opportunity to bless the people and impact their lives for good.
If you can help in any way financially please donate to..... no donation is too small :-) The trip cost is $1500 and is due by Monday evening.
Thank you so much!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_5mb1CGViw

HEAL HAITI - Reconnaissance Feedback

www.youtube.com

This video was created to give viewers an accurate picture of Haiti's condition both in Port-au-Prince, and Jeremie in anticipation for the June Haiti trip IMPACT 195 students will have the opportunity to embark on.

She WAITs !

2010-03-31T10:51:00.000-07:00

   GRACE
   Pen, Ink & Watercolor

My chocolate lab is often in this position waiting for me to go somewhere. She loves to ride in the car.
But this time I had to draw her. She is the sweetest dog ever.

MUSIC to my EARS

2010-03-27T11:09:00.000-07:00

MUsic you ask.......... well yes when you can draw and be entertained I call that music to my ears.
Here is one of the most beautiful building there is in Balboa park BUT drawing it is a bit difficult.
So I only took a portions of it. It is the BOTANICAL BUILDING in San Diego.

Here is one of the orchids displayed inside.
But you ask where is the music... I'm getting there. You will have to click on this link to find out.
We are finding out that we don't just have talented artist but UKELELE musicians in our group of Sketchcrawlers so without further words here are 2 of them. HERE

Sketches done with Micron 005 pen and Watercolors.

Balboa Park

2010-03-16T18:33:00.000-07:00

8.5 x 11 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

In Balboa Park at the moment there are so many trees in bloom, it's really pretty. They have these clusters of small white flowers ( don't know what kind of tree they are) and when the wind blows gently many petals fall in slow cascading effect. It looks like a magic carpet fit for a wedding. It is so lovely to be there at this time.

Nancy's house

2010-03-13T19:08:00.000-08:00

8.5 x 11 Pen , Ink & Watercolor
This is the first drawing I did today with the San Diego sketch crawlers. This was inside Nancy's office with a lovely view of her garden yet I wanted to focus on this little beauty.

8.5 x 11 Pen & Ink
This is her front gate coming into a lovely courtyard. The view is from the inside looking out.

8.5 x 11 Pen & Ink

This one is inside the courtyard looking toward this lovely guest house where the pool is. We had a big group today. We battled hot and cold weather through out the morning. I felt I was having hot flashes !!

Sunshine Award

2010-03-07T09:10:00.000-08:00

I so love Flowers, so when I got this award I was even more delighted as it is a gerber daisy...yea
I have Pam Johnson Brickell to thank for this. I so appreciate it.
There are rules to it but you have to choose who gets it and I can't... so anyone that thinks they deserve it please come and get it and link to me.
Thank you Pam please check her website it is fabulous !

Up, Up and Away...

2010-03-01T09:51:00.000-08:00

   8.5 x 11 Pen & Ink
   Balboa Park The Persian Garden

Why you ask this strange title well Lydia has done it again but now she is making us jump, literally.
One of the fun things I enjoy is sketching with this friday group when Lydia is with us for she is the Queen of U-Tube videos and she's made a great one again but this time it has a twist to it. She found a blog called  Jumping in Art Museums where you can send them your pics of jumping for art so with this in mind we practiced at our sketching location since we were going to the Timken Museum to view the prints of Rembrandt but No Cameras allowed so just the practice jump was posted.
Here is the link of our exploits : HERE

Rembrandt's Recession: Passion and Prints
in the Dutch Golden Age

January 22nd through May 2nd, 2010
At the Timken Museum in Balboa Park

http://www.timkenmuseum.org/1-exhibition.html

OLD TOWN

2010-02-27T14:10:00.000-08:00

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

Yikes I miss calculated the top of this bell tower it is not in my picture. I really dislike it when that happens. Maybe I'll make another one of this one day. This was done with the weekend Sketchcrawlers.
This is in the Old Town of San Diego " la casa estudillo " It's a beautiful place especially inside with a lovely courtyard but I had Grace ( my dog) with me so I was not allowed in :(
It's a good thing because a member of our group was late and only found us because I was sitting outside drawing while everyone was inside that courtyard.

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & watercolor
This is across from the other building and it had this delightful yellow cream colors on the facade.
It was a nice time with every one but we escape the rain, it started as soon as we left.

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & Watercolor
After I left the group of sketchcrawlers I walked in this garden store that was filled with fabulous pieces. This is a large old seed cabinet with on the front of each drawers a picture of what is inside.

ALCAZAR

2010-02-06T12:11:00.000-08:00

8 x 8 Graphite & Tombow Pens

ONe of the fabulous perks of sketching with the week day sketchcrawlers is the U-Tube videos Lydia makes. This time you get an extra treat, a nose kiss from Grace so here it comes.........KISS
This sketch was done looking at the arches in the Alcazar Gardens of Balboa Park here in San Diego.
On a side note, literally, we got some live Organ music with our time there that morning. That's what I call a great time.

BARN OWL with a mouse

2010-01-19T09:47:00.000-08:00

8 x 10 Pen & Ink

This was at the Vista Nature Center in Oceanside with the weekend sketchcrawlers .
This is one pretty bird. I always have been fond of owls so I had my chance to draw one again.

OLD GLOBE PLAZA in Balboa Park

2010-01-16T16:52:00.000-08:00

8.5 x 11 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

This was done with the week day Sketchcrawlers of San Diego. I always wanted to draw this building and this past Friday I had that opportunity.......YEA !
It was such a lovely day and my dog Grace was part of the assembly of enthusiast sketchers since she had company too in a lovely dog name MoNi belonging to an other sketcher.
I am so thankful to live here.
Lydia Velarde was one of the sketchers with us and made a fabulous uTUbE ViDEo of us posted on her blog check it out.

" The Flying Moleskins "

2010-01-14T12:06:00.000-08:00

Come check out and be a follower in the new collaborative blog I started called

" The Flying Moleskins "

Some will have themes so it's going to be lost of fun seeing what is created in them.

THE POST !

2009-12-07T15:48:00.000-08:00

8 x 10

Here is a gate I enjoyed drawing in Point Loma, San Diego not too far from the University my daughter went to. This area is very pretty. I like coming here to draw

SkETCHCRAwL outings

2009-11-23T13:33:00.000-08:00

8.5 x 11.5 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

This was done with the San Diego Sketchcrawl. We went to the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park. They had very attractive pieces from different countries. These little birds caught my attention.

" MA CHERIE "

2009-10-28T16:04:00.000-07:00

8 x 8 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

Ma cherie is my darling in french. I like it more then My Cherries ! lol

I have a pomegranate waiting to be finished. That will be next (maybe).

KICKED OUT !!!

2009-10-18T22:32:00.000-07:00

8.5 x 11 Pen , Ink & watercolor

Well here's another sketch done with the SD Sketchcrawlers but this time the story is a bit different.

6 of us decided to go to the Self Realization Fellowship here in Carlsbad. They have a lovely garden that is used for meditations.

Well we sketched quietly amongst many families with children talking loud and taking pictures.

When finished we have a sharing time to show our work with our sack lunches. We asked if we could do that in the driveway as to not disturbed the visitors in the garden. NO, we were told.

OK.... outside on the street we went past the sidewalk (public )and ate. Well a few minutes later the guard came out and asked us to leave from there too.

The garden was lovely but.............. we are now signing our e-mail post to the group

The notorious SFC 6 !

" GODZILLA "

2009-10-17T04:43:00.000-07:00

8.5 x 11 Pen & Ink

This is a sketch done with the local SketchCrawlers of San Diego at the " La Jolla Cove ".

It's really a beautiful place. Gosh, I'm so thankful to live here !

Now you ask why am I calling it Godzilla !!!

Well there is this seagull I wanted to draw on top of the light but it did not workout that way. So as you can notice it turn into a Godzilla and before I make it worse I thought I would leave it alone as a funny anecdote.

So if you look closely there is a dinosaur on the street lamp. ha ! ha ! = )

ps. If you click on the picture it will make it bigger.

" The Fountain "

2009-10-16T15:54:00.000-07:00

8.5 x 6.5 Pen & INk and Watercolor

This is the 2 sketch I did of the Alcazar Garden at Balboa Park but forgot to post it.

Grace ( my chocolate lab ) was with me on that day and at the end of the sketch time I had to let her drink in the fountain but after she did she got in and lay down in the water .

She just loves water !

Go back to the previous post to see the video of our time there !

" ALCAZAR GARDEN "

2009-08-24T16:07:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

Click here for the VIDEO

This was the sketch done with the San Diego sketchcrawlers during the week which is a different set of peoples sometimes. One in particular Lydia Velarde has a wonderful talent. She made this fabulous little video already posted on U-Tube of our little outing with music, title and credits. Just really NICE. It even has Grace as a starring role.

Please check it out.

San Diego SketchCrawlers

2009-08-24T15:15:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

Sea Port Village is the spot we met this time.

When we first arrived we were a this Coffee house waiting for everyone, so I drew Jane here while she sketched. We then moved around. I had Grace (my chocolate lab) with me which is always fun because she invariably end up in some body of water at one point or other. Check out the VIDEO on the next post.

This one was around the corner. This place is very attractive and very touristy, so you get lot's of comment while you draw.

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

Come talk to me !

2009-06-30T19:13:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink & Tombow pen

Here, another location from the same place. Summer Past Farm in San Diego.

By invitation only !

2009-06-30T09:59:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink with Tombow pen

Here's another one from the same location "Summer past farm" .

I'm up here !

2009-06-29T17:06:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink , Watercolor & Tombow pen

This place ( Summer Past Farms ) is a treasure trove of vignettes to draw .

Over the fence !

2009-06-29T10:52:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen, Ink, Watercolor & Tombow pen

Here another one from the sketchcrawl at Summer Past Farms.

I'm a big pot now !

2009-06-28T08:36:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink, Watercolor & Tombow pen

This is the sketch for the get together of our local San Diego sketchcrawlers. A nice amount came (14) and it was fun getting to know each other more and having lunch together.We were at a lovely place called Summer Past Farms. If your ever in that area go check it out it is worth the stop. More sketches will be coming from there !

" EYE CANDY "

2009-05-12T12:55:00.000-07:00

8 x 8 Blue pen & Ink

Blooming trees, the future fruit. So beautiful, a feast to the eyes. The hope of good taste !

I'M HOT !

2009-05-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

6 x 8 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

This time in my yard these little beauties are.

Isn't it so cool to think you can eat these babies ! they're a little peppery hence the title but not too much.

I'M BLUE !

2009-05-08T09:13:00.000-07:00

6 x 8 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

My neighbor has a lovely patch of Irises all in bloom and I've been dying to draw them.

So here they are. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all .

" COME HOME "

2009-05-06T08:17:00.001-07:00

8.5 x 10 Pen, Ink & Tombow pen

This house is in Point Loma San Diego and every time I drive by I've been wanting to draw it and in particular this tree it is in bloom now covered with little white flowers .

Just beautiful. So I stopped and took the time.

The color version of this tree is on Art by Dominique - I'M IN BLOOM

MY SHADOW

2009-05-01T14:31:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

I am so thankful that there will never be an end to things to draw !

This place is in Escondido Ca. I had to stop and draw.

Under my palm !

2009-04-27T09:50:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 pen & Ink & Tombow

Let's dream of white sand and a nap under this palm with the ocean waves soothing our soul.

I have to give credit to Nancy of Every photo tells a story for her comments on my previous post for this sketch.

This beauty is across the driveway at my girlfriend's house in Vista, CA. I had to stop and draw

" Mon Palmier Rouge"

2009-04-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink Watercolor & Tombow pen

This is a sketch done with the local San Diego sketchcrawlers. Of course since I live in California sometimes the subjects will be a bit more tropical.

PORTOBELLO Rd. III

2009-04-03T11:59:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & Tombow pens

Oh , yes to draw what fun !

I ask that all that have an ability to do something that they would do it and have joy in doing it.

What ever that may be !

BLESSINGS............

The Lemonade Award

2009-04-02T07:34:00.000-07:00

I received " The Lemonade Award " for a positive attitude and gratitude ,

from Joan Sicignano who is a fabulous watercolorist.

This award today is not what I deserve because my attitude today stink's. I am definitively not in a positive attitude and isn't it strange this is the day you get something like this.

It's telling me stop whining ! and be happy, isn't there a movie or something with this phrase, anyway.

So with this in mind I am doing it....OMG somebody kick me please !

Gosh sometimes it's so hard to pull yourself out of these yuk moments !

I'm going to stop focusing on me and look at a few people much more deserving.

So I am passing this award to :

Katherine Tyrrell of Making a Mark

Gabi Campanario of Urban Sketchers

Tommy Kane USk correspondent

Dolly Pitcher of Takes-n-Tudes

Dean H. of Deanos-den

Nancy of Every Photo Tells a Story

Michelle Burnett of Following the Masters

These individuals are much more deserving. They add so much to our world with their efforts, talents and great attitudes.

Please check each and everyone.

The rules for this if you choose is :

-Post the logo

-Nominate 7 others blogs that show gratitude and attitude

-List and link your nominator in your post and blog

-Let them know there recipients

But you can do whatever you want. After seeing each of these recipients again my attitudes is getting better, thank you all.

" BIG BEN "

2009-03-30T14:55:00.000-07:00

8 x 11 Pen, Ink, Tombow

I really like doing architectural sketches and this one with the reflection in the water was fun. My little vacation in europe was such a blessing, here in London with Adebanji.

PORTOBELLO Rd II

2009-03-27T07:35:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & Tombow

This is an other sketch from London on Portobello road.

I just love the black and white contrast it had and the squares overhaul gave it such a wonderful look.

PORTOBELLO Rd.

2009-03-25T12:07:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen Tombow & Ink, Watercolor

Tiffany and I went to the Portobello Market and the doors on this street are so beautiful. This one had a lovely tree budding in the same color family as the door. Everyone was taking pictures of it.

" Le BOUQUET "

2009-03-24T13:18:00.001-07:00

8 x 10 Pen, Ink & Watercolor

"I see you"

2009-03-01T09:48:00.000-08:00

6 x 6 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

This is a challenge for James Parker's blog Windows to the words go check it out and make your own rendition.

" MY FLOWER POT "

2009-02-27T08:05:00.000-08:00

6 x 9 pen , ink & watercolor

I just love flowers and I've been wanting to draw my little flower pot here for a while now and had the time yesterday, So here it is. Hope you like it.

" The garden "

2009-02-20T08:38:00.000-08:00

8 x 8 pen & Ink

" 2 CROW IN A TREE "

2009-02-17T09:06:00.000-08:00

6.5 x 9 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

These 2 were so wonderful to look at up in their tree I had to draw them. I just found out the name of this tree is a Crabapple, such a nice name .

" ABOUNDING IN LOVE "

2009-02-13T09:54:00.000-08:00

I have a dear friend last night that gave me some encouraging words and this morning I was on facebook and received a PRAISE STICKER from her which were flowers with a caption and the scripture location. SO I wanted to reciprocate.

I looked up the flowers and what they represent. Well the one I choose was a big Yellow/ Cream rose and It said ABOUNDING IN LOVE, I choose that flower but after closer inspection the caption underneath read, Joel 2:13 and realized this day is 2 - 13

How cool is that.

SO I want to pass it along to all................Receive.

" LOVE NEVER FAILS "

2009-02-12T23:39:00.000-08:00

6 x 6 Pen , Ink & Watercolor

I wanted to start a blog with only sketches and such so after the comment of a fellow artist on one of my drawing on art by dominique the name "Dancing Strokes" was started. I'm going to try to stretch myself here and just draw as much as I can.

Since Valentine is around the corner I decided to start my first post with this drawing.

Dancing Strokes

" Forward on "

" THE BUBBLE "

" COME UNTO ME "

" CHEZ MARIE "

" MONtmARTre "

" NOT THE ONE "

" The Wedding Bouquet "

" MEGAN's WASH "

A SLICE OF LIFE !

" le bouquet "

" The Watering Can "

A rose by any other name......

"The Orange Tree "

30th World Wide SketchCrawl

SPARROWS !

JURY DUTY !

"Coronado Cays"

Coronado Bay Bridge

Charming statue !

The hidden path

South Park restaurant

Simpson's Nursery- Don't Park here

20 women and One Buck !

Please help !

This is from my daughter Tiffany who hopefully will embark on an incredible life giving trip to HAITI if you can help please do.She is trying to raise the money to go.You can send your donation using the button in the side bar

She WAITs !

MUSIC to my EARS

Balboa Park

Nancy's house

Sunshine Award

Up, Up and Away...

OLD TOWN

ALCAZAR

BARN OWL with a mouse

OLD GLOBE PLAZA in Balboa Park

" The Flying Moleskins "

THE POST !

SkETCHCRAwL outings

" MA CHERIE "

KICKED OUT !!!

" GODZILLA "

" The Fountain "

" ALCAZAR GARDEN "

San Diego SketchCrawlers

Come talk to me !

By invitation only !

I'm up here !

Over the fence !

I'm a big pot now !

" EYE CANDY "

I'M HOT !

I'M BLUE !

" COME HOME "

MY SHADOW

Under my palm !

" Mon Palmier Rouge"

PORTOBELLO Rd. III

The Lemonade Award

" BIG BEN "

PORTOBELLO Rd II

PORTOBELLO Rd.

" Le BOUQUET "

"I see you"

" MY FLOWER POT "

" The garden "

" 2 CROW IN A TREE "

" ABOUNDING IN LOVE "

" LOVE NEVER FAILS "

This is from my daughter Tiffany who hopefully will embark on an incredible life giving trip to HAITI if you can help please do.
She is trying to raise the money to go.
You can send your donation using the button in the side bar