Introduce Yourself
Where do you live and what do you?
Have you done much sketching before or are you just starting?
What are your other creative pursuits?
Please include a link to your Flickr account, blog, Facebook page, Instagram, Tumblr etc.
So I’ll go first…
I’m Liz (I think you all know that!)
I live in Sydney, Australia. I’m an architect by profession and worked 20 years on a range of residential and commercial developments, specialising in media projects. I’ve always drawn as part of my work but in 2007 discovered watercolour and started my first daily sketchbook. I haven’t stopped sketching since!
I’m very interested in architectural history and theory and drinking tea out of fancy china teacups… but I’m guessing you all know that too!
You can find me on: Facebook, Flickr, Google+, Instagram and Twitter using the buttons under ‘Connect on Social Media’ in the footer of this website.
Now it’s your turn…
Hi, my name is Martine and I am from Montreal (Quebec, Canada). My 1st language is French. I am 60 and retired and now I can draw & paint anytime I want !
I mostly draw people and enjoy life drawing sessions. I always have a sketchbook in my bag and I sketch almost every day. I am scared of drawing buildings and, therefore, I have great hopes in this course of Liz (so much hopes on your shoulders, Liz;-)
My flickr account is: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mpaquet/
My blog is: http://martinepaquet.blogspot.ca/
Looking forward tomeet all of you in our flickr grou!
Hi I’m Diane and I live in Auckland, New Zealand. I have always been creative but didn’t draw or paint as a child so I’m trying to learn it as an adult. I’ve turned my hand to many things including jewellery making, calligraphy and book binding but I have a great love of illustrated journals. I’m really looking forward to learning in a structured way and hope it all sinks in.
Hi I’m Rita. I live in Mesquite, NV (about 2 1/2 years) prior lived in South Bend, In. I am 68 year old retired lady (loving it!!!!). My art experience started in the early 90’s after signing up for a watercolor class. Didn’t really get back to painting and drawing until I retired.Painting was truly painting pictures to give away to family…never just sketching or journaling. I have taken 3 SBS Klasses….love them. I truly excited to building “Foundations with LIZ” Let’s get going!!!
Hi!! I’m Wendi Wells. I’ve lived on the central coast of California nearly my entire life. I recently turned 41, I’ve been married for almost 22 years, and we have 3 sons who are attending the same university across the country in Missouri (a freshman, sophomore, and junior).
I have been a professional massage therapist with my own small, but thriving, private practice for about 15 years. As physically (and sometimes emotionally) demanding as my work can be I absolutely love it!! When I’m not massaging people I’m working at my husband’s cabinet shop. We work 7 days a week! I am also a part time care giver for my elderly mother.
I don’t remember exactly how I started sketch journaling, but I’ve been dabbling for quite a few years. I do remember that a big part of it was Cathy (Kate) Johnson’s book, Watercolor Pencil Magic. Unfortunately, I don’t do it everyday and I’m not as prolific as I’d like to be. But, I keep at it and try to sketch and journal when I can. I’d like to really work on developing a habit, and sketching quickly in the few moments I do get.
My other creative interests include aromatherapy, and black out/erasure poetry!
You can find me on Flickr and Instagram, as well as Facebook. I only have a website for my business: http://www.awaytbc.com
I’m so happy to be in this class!! Eeeee!!
Hi Wendi, I’d love to drive up your way and do some sketching along the coast! I’m in Santa Monica.
Best wishes,
Heather
Hi Heather! I love your enthusiasm!!
This is the first art class I’ve taken in 20 years and I’m excited about getting out an enjoying living in CA. My grandfather sketched in Big Sur and I’ve been inspired to do the same after looking through his portfolio recently.
Sounds like you have a busy life. This will be perfect for you!
I am in Santa Cruz… where are you?
Hi, I’m Kiyo. Living now in Houston, TX, after growing up and graduating from college in Honolulu, HI. I retired last May from an administrative job at a hospital. My house just sold, and I am in the process of moving to New Mexico. Anyway, one of the things I wanted to do when I retired is to learn to sketch with ink and watercolor, and eventually learn to paint with oils. I’ve been following Liz and Boromini for a long time, love her style of sketching and am excited to take this course.