After a few intense hours finishing an acrylic piece, I decided on some sketchwork. I like drawing. It’s relaxing and allows me to chill out on art before starting my next painting.  …

Each month on the first Saturday, I take a group of artists someplace interesting in the downtown area of Edmonds. When I first started this activity, which normally takes place in an outdoor …

Roger Whitlock is one of several artists exhibiting their work at the Edmonds Waterfront Center through April 1. He has 15 watercolors at the exhibit, and is joined by fellow Sketching Edmonds artist …

A friend recently suggested I sketch the soon-to-be-demolished Rosewood Manor. Although I have driven that section of 220th Street SW many times, I am embarrassed to admit that I never noticed that …

This view is taken from the Marina Beach parking area after a rainstorm. The boulders' reflections in rain puddles first caught my eye, and next the storm clouds breaking on the peninsula exposing …

Not long ago, I was in the Edmonds-Kingston ferry line with only two cars ahead of me before making it onto the boat. Alas, the ferry attendant held up his hand to halt the entry of any more cars. …

Looking forward to the new year, and so far this winter our weather is making it nice to get out and enjoy the Edmonds waterfront. This acrylic is based on a photo I took a week ago, standing on the …

Nothing makes me happier than a good movie at the Edmonds Theater. "Napoleon" was even more enjoyable, with fresh buttered popcorn and the surprise of a very happy line of folks waiting to see …

It's a little early to think about snow days, I know. But even with my limited winter experiences here, I've come to appreciate when the snow falls. Our town turns seasonally picturesque, at once …

While driving east from downtown on Walnut Street recently past a wall of contemporary apartment buildings, I came to a break where a sad little house sat. Its fate was obvious, with signs of …

Edmonds Sketchers meets on the first Saturday of each month. On the first day of June, we were inspired by the Paint the Marsh contest. We had a beautiful day to enjoy the view and attempt to …

There's something about old buildings and why I enjoy capturing them on canvas. They conjure memories, tell stories of the past, inspire new ideas. This 100-year-old structure has been home to …

Walking an upper trail in Pine Ridge Park, the afternoon sunlight transformed my entire view. Locals will know the spot. I knew right away this scene of the duck pond and wooden bench was just …

Looking at the old pilings on the south side of the ferry dock, I'm usually checking the tide. Not like in my past, before paddling out. I watch the tides nowadays commuting on the Edmonds to …

February winds and waves inspired this painting, “After a Storm, Marina Beach.” Dramatic water colors that day had so much to do with what was happening in the sky between the clouds and a few …

This study is one I recently worked up. Before painting on the larger canvas, I'll return to this piece when deciding on colors and details for the final version. Brackett's Landing is a …

A group of men from Strum serenaded those at Graphite Arts Center during the third Thursday Art Walk Edmonds Dec. 15. There was plenty of holiday cheer to go around. Check out this Facebook …

The Log Cabin Visitor Center at Fifth and Bell is dressed up for the holidays. Turning a corner off Main Street, this quaint building came into view like a little cabin in the woods. It can be a …

The day I finished my sketch of the Main Street Commons project, the scaffolding had already been removed. Still, much depended on scaffolding for the brickwork. The same goes for contrasts rendered …

I pass by this urban farm on Walnut Street every day on my commute to the ferry. I've wanted to paint it for a while. Glad I waited until September, as this farm's crop offers some of its best colors …