Rocks on the Summit

Hiking in Colorado Springs. The top of "Mt Emma"

Quick Trail Sketch

Lately hiking has become my number one way to stay @unstringingthebow. Yet, I have been missing my sketching habit of former days. After hiking today in redrockcanyon I came back home and made this quick sketch to help remember this wonderful day in nature. 

Gold Camp Road Rock Tunnel

This was a challenge. I loved the scene, but it was challenge to draw the cut rock. As I made this I kept thinking of the strong men who somehow cut out that hole!! Wow.Dedication. Believe it or not, all those lines were a great way to relax - to "unstring the bow".

Sketching Anderson University

I love church steeples like these...it was a beautiful day to make a sketch.

Sketching Garden of the Gods

We love to find new angles in this park - only 4 miles from our house.

Stephen on his horse at Fishermen's Bastion

I was quite taken with this statue to King Stephen I of Hungary. This entire location is super to visit.  

A sketch from a recent hike

We hike a lot around the area where we live in Colorado. I never tire of these kinds of rock formations. 

Street Musicians in Bogota, Colombia

I saw these street Musicians in the Usaquen section of Bogota Colombia. These guys were great. They were fun to sketch on the flight home. I'm experimenting with colored pencils. I wanted these colors to give a sense of action and sound.

Sketching in Ankara Turkey

I loved this building near the Citadel the high point in Ankara. I was here this week visiting a school. The weather was perfect and the company was great. Thanks Ross and Sarah. 

I drew this sketch on the flight from Munich to the US. This photo was taken with my iPhone. I used the iPhone version to draw the photo. 

A great scene in Turkey. 

Basel Muenster Sketch

This was a special day for me. I had just lead a tour of the cathedral earlier this day to 20-some ICEC delegates. It was so great to be back in Switzerland. Bow unstrung. 

Tree wrapped in straw

I was recently in Korea to participate in a conference for Korean teachers. Great time. While there I found a moment to make a sketch of a tree that was wrapped in straw! I was told the straw helps the tree survive the long winter. Seems like a lot of work, but it sure looked cool. 

Sketching in Nigeria

During a break while visiting Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria I found a chance to sketch. I couldn't resist the beautiful Flame Tree on campus. Too bad it wasn't in bloom when I was there. 

Prague Charles Bridge Sketch

When you are in Prague there are simply too many good things to sketch. It was very cold so I had to sketch outside fast and then do the ink later. 

Sketching near Dublin Castle

Sketches from Howth Ireland

The Siamese Twins

My wife recently discovered this "twin" formation in the Garden of the Gods Park. She led me to this place and I knew I had to sketch it. I'm taking some risks here and trying to figure out how to watercolor. I have a long way to go before I am completely satisfied with this medium. In the meantime it's a good way to unstring the bow. 

Dalat International School

I recently visited the campus of Dalat International School in Malaysia. I loved the shape of this outdoor basketball court and just had to sketch it. Notice the ocean off in the distance! It was very warm that day - and humid. 

Sketching in Bangkok

Recently had a stop in Bangkok, Thailand at a transit hotel. Sketching by the pool is a good way to get over jet lag. 

The Balanced Rock - Garden of the Gods

Watercolor of the famous Balanced Rock in the Garden of the Gods park, Colorado Springs, CO. A beautiful winter day. 

A sketch at The Broadmoor

For our anniversary Sandee and I spent several hours at The Broadmoor, walked around the place, had lunch, took photos, and then sat and soaked it all in and sketched. What a great way to unstring the bow. Thank you Lord for your creation. Thank you for blessing me with a wonderful wife.