By Hand

It was so great to be able to sketch in the lovely peace and quiet of the store after-hours - Thank you Paula! I was happy to hear she is not closing the store out of duress, but because it's time to have fun! I'm trying out some new watercolor pencils, actually called "Inktense" pencils.

 I changed up the colors of this umbrella collection a bit,
as many are basic black, evidently preferred by most!

The Pub on Solano

The Pub, pigment liner and watercolors, 9x12in

 It was warm and cozy indeed. Great place to become a usual customer and get to know interesting people.

Sue Johnson, Lamps and Shades

Sue Johnson, dip pen and colored inks, 9x12in

Before we go into the store with more sketches here is another look from the outside (see Ceinwen's post below this one). At night the lights from a myriad of beautiful lamps shine with warm yellows and oranges.