A couple more urban sketches yesterday. First: a noon visit to Art with Panache then coffee and sketch. Second: an evening at Western Fair District Raceway. Since I am not interested in gambling, it was just another opportunity for a drink and draw... some people practice and enjoy a beverage.

Thursday and Friday, were a little busy with life and work… so small sketchbook again. Very quick sketches: the first one is a chair from my studio and the second one is my Friday evening beverage from Andersons Craft Ales. Start with a pencil, then a micron pen, and then waterbrush with diluted India ink.

Some daily sketch sessions are just really, really quick. Like today. After being away to golf for 2 days, and today was the third round of golf this weekend (Thanksgiving Weekend in Canada), it was just a sketch of my post-game beverage. And boy does an IPA taste great after playing golf! 

A couple of the weekend sketches from golfing in Michigan.​ Keep the tools simple: sketchbook, pencil, micron pen, and water brush (with india ink). Saturday was TPC Michigan. A little chilly to start with but warmed up nicely. Sunday was Oakhurst Golf and Country Club. Threatening rain all day, we had to walk the first nine, because of all the rain overnight, but we could get in a cart for the second nine. Finished just before the downpour! Timing is everything.

Our book is available at various locations across London. And excited to announce that our book will soon (before Father's Day, in case you are looking for a unique gift for your father) be available at Chapter Indigo North London!! (Richmond Centre, 86 Fanshawe, London, Ontario)

• Attic Books (240 Dundas Street, London, ON)
• London CityStore (870 Dundas Street, London, ON)
• Magpie's Collected Creations (Covent Garden Market, ON)
• SHOP Museum London (421 Ridout Street North, London, ON)
• Tourism London  (696 Wellington Rd. S. and 391 Wellington Street, ON)
• Online at: Amazon.ca
• Contact the artist or author

It's been a long time since the release of the books "Barhopping into History, London Ontario" and "Hopping into History, London's Old East Village" by my author friend Kym Wolfe, and myself. It has to be the right project. There are so many craft breweries here in London ON and they each have history and character and awesome craft beer. We are systematically making our way to all of them: testing, talking, observing, taking photos, and interviewing owners and brewmasters. 

Excited to be part of the "Meet the Artist" Series at the London Public Library. Kym Wolfe and I will be discussing the history and architecture of significant London buildings. 
Location: London Public Library
Branch: Central Location
Date: Saturday, November 19
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 pm
No registration required, 2 hours free parking at Citi Plaza, cost: Free

Holiday Market at London Brewing Coop - I'm a Vendor!
Location: London Brewing Coop 
Address: 521 Burbrook Pl, London
Date: Saturday, November 26
Time: Noon to 7pm
Stop by, check out the holiday market, and enjoy a truly local beer! It’s not just great-tasting beer and it’s not just brewed there. Their beer is as local and as organic as possible.

As an introvert, I am very happy in a group of ONE!  During this time of social distancing, staying at home, reading, drawing, walking the dog, and watching a movie at home, suit me just fine. But, for extroverts and sports lovers, this is a challenging time. Hang in there, you will get through it...

Sometimes the winter months for me means going to work, coming home and not going out. And to be honest, I am happy to do just  that. But, back in December, I decided I should be more social over the course of the winter months, so I started a new project and it is:

• part social
• part journal
• part history
• part support local
• part educational
• part fun

Its a beer sketchbook. To anyone that knows me, this would not surprise them. I like beer. I like all kinds of beer and I like to try different kinds of beer. I also find you have the best conversations over beer. I even illustrated a book related to beer, Barhopping into History, London Ontario, which, by the way, started over a beer! Since I started this sketchbook in late December, I have recorded, meaning sampled and socialized to 26 different kinds of beer. Thanks to friends and family for socializing with me. For now, temporarily on hold. Looking forward to adding to my themed beer sketchbook in the future.