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Acorns Gear Landscapes Nature Sketch

Sketchbook Review: Tumuarta

I spotted this Tumuarta sketchbook on Amazon and noticed that it was 25% cotton and just had to give it a try! Here’s my review now that I’ve finished filling it up. The Pros: That 25% cotton really does make a difference! I got great granulation in my washes, brighter Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 2 monthsJune 8, 2022 ago
Big Bend Gear Landscapes National Parks Nature Sketch

Value Studies/Thumbnail Sketch Setup

A minimal sketch kit I setup for doing value study thumbnail sketches on the go.

By Lisa Spangler, 8 monthsDecember 2, 2021 ago
Gear Landscapes

Untitled Marfa

Finding motivation with art challenges and what to do when visiting Marfa, Texas.

By Lisa Spangler, 9 monthsNovember 15, 2021 ago
Big Bend Happy Trails Landscapes National Parks Nature Sketch

Sketching Balanced Rock at Big Bend National Park

Balanced Rock is one of those classic Big Bend scenes and the short 2.2 mile hike out there is one of my favorites! I’ve sketched the rock many many times and it never gets old. Getting to the trailhead requires a 6 mile drive down a dirt road — which Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 10 monthsOctober 17, 2021 ago
Big Bend Camp Landscapes National Parks

Casa Sweet Casa

I’m back from a two week camping trip out to Big Bend National Park and thought I’d share a few of the projects that I worked on while I was out there. These thumbnail sketches were all done one day when we had to stay in camp to recharge our Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 10 monthsOctober 11, 2021 ago
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