Gabi and Gail on King 5 New Day Show

I agree with Mark - it was intimidating sketching on live TV! All the cameras and action made for a pretty fast sketch-probably the quickest one I've ever tried to do. I refrained from my usual post-sketch doctoring up to capture the experience so this one is "as seen on TV":)

Old Seattle Steam Plant

Sketch from the Green Room @ Kiro TV

Here's a sketch that I did while waiting in the Green Room.  The guy was Ian Henry the director of Media and PR for the Seattle Thunderbirds.  They did a segment on a Celebrity Hockey Game that was happening as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald house.

Drawing with Candy!

Yale Symposium Explores Drawing in the Digital Age | News | Architectural Record

Interesting article on Hand Drawing and Architecture.
Yale Symposium Explores Drawing in the Digital Age | News | Architectural Record

Sketching on the set of New Day (TV)

I was shocked at how nervous I got when an assistant producer announced that they would be filming what ever we had sketched during the show (as an ending to Gabi's interview about his new book). How funny that the normal activity of sketching became almost impossible because my hand was shaking so much. I literally couldn't write words. What a basket case.....

Looking back, the whole experience was a lot of fun (thanks Gabi) and I did get in my 1.5 seconds of fame!

New Day

The taping of the show was an interesting process to watch.  

It was quite a challenge to come up with something to present.

Noon time @ Westlake

Last Wednesday while we had a short sun break, I sketched at Westlake Park during my lunch time.

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Sunday February 26th Sketchcrawl

Next Sunday February 26th we will meet at the Stimson Green Mansion from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for a sketch crawl at this historic landmark.  1204 Minor Avenue, Seattle, WA.  Hope to see you there.

May's Restaurant and Lounge

May's Restaurant and Lounge on 45th in Wallingford takes you away to Thailand.   Great Thai food and atmosphere.  The best authentic Phad Tai in Seattle (according to our waiter!)

Acapulco

An armed guard asked me to leave ("Propiedad Privada!"). After I begged him to give me one hour ("Con su permission, por favor, solomente una hora...") he let me draw, but wouldn't allow any reference photos for adding color later.

The Grand Mayan Hotel.

Acapulco: Where old VWs go to die.

Part of the kids' area.

Long Beach, CA.

2nd Ave., Long Beach, CA. as seen through the window of Sweet Jill's Donut Shop.

Junked cars.

Another view of 2nd Ave through a Starbucks window.

El Burrito Jr.

Yes, 2nd Ave again.

IIDA Leaders Breakfast 2012 Honors Frank Ching

Local Urban Sketcher Frank Ching is to be honored with  Speaker Mountaineer Ed Viesturs at the
IIDA Leaders Breakfast 2012 Thursday, March 1
Four Seasons Hotel
99 Union Street, Seattle,
Door Open 7:00 am
Event Starts promptly at 8:00 am

More info & tickets:
http://www.iida-northernpacific.org/

The Northern Pacific Chapter of International Interior Design Association is honoring, University of Washington Professor Emeritus Frank Ching, at Leaders Breakfast.  Keynote speaker Ed Viesturs, has successfully reaching the summits of all of the world’s fourteen 8000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. 2005, the year he completed this astounding accomplishment Viesturs was awarded National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year.

Frank Ching is being honored as one of our regional leaders who have not only taught for the last 35 years, but authored books on architectural and design that are in the library of every Interior Designer and Architect. His books have been published in sixteen languages and Professor Ching has received numerous awards including the AIA Institute Honor for Collaborative Achievement.

Leaders Breakfast was established by IIDA to provide an event to honor leaders in the local design community with an inspiring speaker and provide a forum where IIDA Members and their clients could see, hear and network with peers.   Congratulations Frank!  Anyone interested in going please check ticket information link and go to events.

Lunch time sketches in Seattle

Coliseum Theater at 5th and Pike

Elliott Bay from the Market

Recently I have gone out at lunch to try and sketch a view of something near my office.

The one hour lunch is a challenge to eat and create an image within the time limits.   The exercise of getting to the essense of the composition without getting stuck in the details is good practice in what are you really seeing.   I like it better when the clock is off!

Dinner @ Monsoon

Monsoon Restaurant, Capital Hill, Seattle, WA

Had an early Valentine's dinner at Monsoon Restaurant on Saturday.  Great Vietnamese Cuisine.  Here's a view from our seat as we were having coffee and Coconut Creme Brulee!