Coptic Stitch

I finally finished my large sketchbook (10 x 11.5 inches). I have been afraid of doing the Coptic stitch and talked to my friend Stephen about it every time I saw him, I looked at videos and read directions over and over. I was so proud when I finished it I showed him and he gave me his stamp of approval.

The nice thing about the book is it is made from materials that were given to me by artist friends. Davey Board: Kathy Przekopp, Cover paper: Doris Bertch, Craft paper: Diane DeMers Chen, Watercolor paper: Jennise Ashley and Francesca Albini. Thank you friends. I also used gesso on some old watercolor paintings for paper.

Sketching at Balboa Park

 Technical pen and watercolor.

The sketch group, Stephen, Graham, Francesca, Rachel, Carol, Linda. Seated: Lydia and Elaine. (Graham and Frncesca were here visiting from London!)

San Diego Zoo's Safari Park

I did these pencil sketches while visiting with Francesca and her husband who were visiting from London. I was going to color the sketches when I got home but I was too tired. I filled about 7 pages in my sketchbook today.