Sunflower in graphite

Posted on May 29, 2009 by jizogarden

always had a soft spot for sunflowers……..

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Graham’s garden with color washes added

Posted on May 27, 2009 by jizogarden

graham's garden with color

Graham’s Garden

Posted on May 22, 2009 by jizogarden

Graham's Garden

This garden is one of my favorite places …….it has evolved over time with plantings of bamboo, stones that stand like garden spirits…green shady and quiet. The massive trees that shade the garden are sugar maples. Enjoy your visit =)

Micron Pen on watercolor paper 3.5 x 5.5 pocket sketch book.

Goldfinches and Redbellied Woodpecker

Posted on May 21, 2009 by jizogarden

goldfinches & redbellied woodpecker

Late afternoon at the thistle feeder … quick sketch, very quick…..3.5″ x 5.5″ pen ink and watercolor washes

Sitting on the deck

Posted on May 19, 2009 by jizogarden

deck railing and riverstones

A new small notebook with watercolor paper pages (3.5″ x 5.5″)….a quick little sketch with pen and ink and watercolor of favorite river stones on the deck railing in late afternoon.

Sweetbay Magnolia

Posted on May 15, 2009 by jizogarden

I enjoy the magnolia at the end of summer when the petals are gone, the red drupes show in all their beauty and the leaves turn a beautiful golden brown. This is one of my color pencil drawing, image size 7″x7″ …enjoy