Author Archives: J R
Urban Sketching workshop with James Richards and Orlando Urban Sketchers
What a treat to spend the day in Winter Park, attending Urban Sketcher James Richards’ workshop, “The Grand Illusion: Achieving a Dramatic Sense of Depth.” I follow Jim on Instagram @jrsketchbook and have taken his online Craftsy course. So I was delighted when I saw that the Orlando Urban Sketchers was having Jim do a […]
GLAM Craft Show, Dec. 2
The GLAM Craft Show is a great way to find holiday gifts made by local artisans and crafters. This year’s GLAM event on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be held at First Magnitude Brewery. Admission is free. I’ll be selling several sizes of my fun pen, ink & watercolors. My […]
O’Connell Craft Festival, 2018, Nov. 24-25
Join me for the O’Connell Center Craft Festival on Nov. 24-25.
Art display at the Vine
I have always enjoyed checking out the art on the walls at a local restaurant The Vine. Each month a different artist’s work is on display – from acrylic paintings to abstract photography. I view the art while having lunch — a roasted beet sandwich on The Vine’s wonderful cranberry and walnut bread. After eating, […]
Art Festival at Thornebrook, Oct. 13-14, 2018
I hope you’ll join me for the Art Festival at Thornebrook, Oct. 13 and 14. I’ll be one of more than 100 artists with our work on display — and for sale. My display is #49, next to Malgorzata’s Gallery and Boutique. I’ll be selling three different styles of flutes that can bring music to your […]
Mandolin and Chris Thile in Gainesville
Chris Thile — mandolin player, composer, songwriter and singer. Playing the mandolin for and hour and a half…with no break. His performance in Gainesville at the Phillips Performing Arts Center was amazing. For the first hour, I watched with my inner jaw hanging open. The mandolin was an extension of him as he played. He […]
Art display at Satchel’s Pizza
It’s been fun to work with two friends to cover all the walls at Satchel’s Pizza, with our watercolor art, urban sketches and photography. Satchel is great at supporting local artists and providing a festive venue for art while patrons get to enjoy tasty pizza. Our work includes more than 80 pen, ink and watercolor […]
