This was an ideal experience. Cassandra, fiddle player for the band Duo Eamon, contacted me about creating artwork for their website. Although her initial idea had been a drawing of the players in a rural setting, she reconsidered letting me do what I specialize in: still-lifes. She even took the time to set up several versions of the objects that are personally relevant to her and left me free to do my thing. No micromanaging, no last minute changes. I couldn't be happier with the results. 

A former student from my first year of teaching with Seattle Schools in 1998 suggested I come sketch the coffee roaster where she works. It was challenging drawing through the highly reflective glass that separates the roasting room from the café, but it was a pleasant hour spent with a delicious latte, on the house. Thanks for the idea, Maitland!

Since moving a mile south of our old place, Zoka's has become our morning stop on the 2-mile walk to the 

I drew the interior years ago with the Sketch Pistols, a Seattle-area drawing group.