Sketching at Ott and Murphy Wines in Langley

Langley is truly magical during the holiday season, all decorated with garlands and lights. The word must be getting out because the place was hopping last night. A Thursday night, no less. I stopped in for a glass of wine and a bit of sketching at Ott and Murphy on 1st street. If you plan on going to Langley at any time OM is a must. Wines are delicious and the atmosphere relaxing and friendly. There weren't any people in my visual range so laid my eyes upon the poinsettia nearby. The sensation of applying paint to paper was immensely gratifying that evening. The immediacy, watching watercolor flow and react with other colors as it dried. I love the process!

Sketched in 8"x10" Stillman and Birn, Beta, softcover. Really enjoying this paper.

Sketched in 5.5"x8.5" Stillman and Birn, Beta, hardcover.