Summer Roundup: Sketches and Highlights

I took a little break this week, but I didn’t want to leave the summer completely behind without a look back. Here’s a roundup of some favorite sketches from the past few months.

---

Bird Art

A few feathered friends I sketched this summer.

Black-throated Sparrow. Watercolor and graphite on Stonehenge Hot Press.

Daily sketchbook practice highlights

---

Urban Sketching

Little moments on location.

From a morning on Marys Peak in the Oregon Coast Range. Mixed media.

“The Bones” at Avery Park, Corvallis, Oregon. Ink and markers.

“The Bones,” Avery Park, Corvallis, Oregon. Mixed media.

---

Sketchbook Musings

A small collection from my sketchbooks featuring a mix of favorite subjects, secret obsessions, and a street scene that caught my eye.

Vintage vehicles

My secret obsession with veggie peelers

People practice

Urban sketch practice from photo found on Unsplash

---

Behind the Paywall

For my Insiders, a quiet invitation to linger in a week of sketches and stillness:

Curious to see more? Explore the full archive of Insider posts and discover tips, techniques, and inspiration.

Whether you’re a free subscriber or an Insider, I’m truly glad you’re here sharing these sketches and little summer moments with me.

---

A warm, personal space for bird lovers, nature seekers, and aspiring artists. Illustrations, behind-the-scenes sketches, and gentle encouragement to help you draw and paint the natural world. Come for the birds, stay for the brushstrokes.