Nature sketchbook

 One of my routines is to sketch something natural in a tan toned sketch book.   This one is from Strathmore. It is 80 # sized 5.5 x 8.5 inches.    A handy size to tuck into purse or art bag.      I use watercolor pencils because I like the way the colors can blend and build up layer by layer, color by color.  The exception is the white Stabilo pencil made to write on all kinds of surfaces.   It blends nicely with the other pencils and is is a stronger white than most white pencils.

 For subjects I either pick something in my garden, or at the location.  Probably on the sidewalk or growing in the parking lot.   Tomatoes were from the nursery.   The flowers below were from a friend who knew I would enjoy drawing them.