Book Smarts

First Friday held a couple of openings, this one for Carol Aquilano's collection of sketch books. Reaching back to the 80s, she has traveled the globe with these gemstones. The detail, the subject matter, the pacing is just beautiful. If you are in Rochester, NY, check the fourth floor of Anderson Art Building. 
 

Bird Sketch

The big blob on the branch is a golden eagle. Yes, it really is. No, my picture doesn't capture details. But take my word for it. And note that you can't always have the picturesque memory of what was seen -- just a place holder for what occurred. Call it a sketch.
 

New Tools from Old

When our group gets together, we share new ideas with tools. Liz explained how ink pens can be used to create a watercolor effect. And seeing how she used her sketchbook with them was a great illustration.

Journal Keeping

Main Street Arts, a gallery in Clifton Springs, New York, has a talent for showcasing unusual artists' works. An exhibit on sketchbooks has a shelf that you can (while wearing white gloves) look through along with descriptive arrow markers. I'm not a journal maker, but I appreciate those that are.