The ArtVenturers workbook series, numbers 1 and 2 are available now!

Start your ArtVenture with this first Expedition into saving the world, one drawing at a time.

These books are content packed and will get you all set up and ready for the next Expedition, currently being written.

Click on image or on this link: The ArtVenturers Series.

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The ArtVenturers Proof Copy Has Arrived

The ArtVenturers Workbook 2 proof copy has arrived! I will be going through it with great focus this weekend for any remaining errors or details to be fixed.
This is very exciting. It keeps on getting better. As soon as this one is done, I'll be starting on book 3.

Check out the books here: ArtVentureZone.com

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What is The ArtVenturers

As The ArtVenturers Workbook 2 is soon to be published, I want to take a little time to post about the various aspect of this series.

First, WHAT is The ArtVenturers?

Here's my elevator speech:

Get the books here: ArtVentureZone.com

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047/100 Sailboats: the little and very much fun Sunfish boat.

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Second Set of Sailboats

Another 10 sailboats drawn, ready for color next.

Originals are available through my 100 Sailboats project.

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Visual Journal Mixed Media Collage

Dusted off the visual journal yesterday where I do mixed media pieces and here's the result.
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News Update #4 on Patreon

News Update #4 has just been posted on my Patreon page.

Changes, Landscapes & Videos!!!
Click here: Check It OUT!



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Advanced Level Pins for The League of Art Travelers

These are the still work in progress though I think I have the general feel of what I want.
I'll clean up the design and decide on a texture next.

This is the Advanced Level for The League of Art Travelers.
Levels 1, 5, 8 & 10:

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League of Travelers Logo and New Name

I am re-naming The League of Travelers to "The League of Art Travelers" to better include the obvious main keyword to the point of the site and program, namely, "Art".

The logo is done! And very cool at that. Here it is, with the lovely Arctic Tern as mascot:

I've got the first set of Badges done too.
"Tokens" are earned throughout Art Expeditions. Levels are earned as these tokens accumulate.

The set below goes as follows:
- round = Token - earned everytime a student completes an assignment requiring paint.
- square = Basic - Levels 1, 2, 3
- shield = Expert - Levels 1, 2, 3

There is a Master category that is not done yet.

I'll post each set as I get them done. I will also start updating the site with a little more information soon. You can sign up for updates on the site if you'e like, which I will start sending out as I get these various elements done.

Do you have middle / high school kids at home? I'll be looking for kids to try this out at no cost in the next few month. Sign up for updates for more info as we get closer to that particular step.
There'll be prizes for the kids ... :)

PS - yep, there is a typo! I'll fix and update.
Updated with corrected image, LOL.
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Sketchbook Project 2012 Mont Saint Michel

As this section of my Sketchbook Project is now all about the Mont Saint Michel, a complete view of this marvel is due before setting foot inside.

This is my pencil drawing, finished just moments ago.

**Note: all pages to date here: Sketchbook 2012 page.
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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 11 Finished

Finished page 11 of the Sketchbook Project: that's the Mont Saint Michel in the backdrop, where we're headed next.
This is a somewhat less "serious" illustration compared to the previous two and more in the vain of fun comic book type, which is fine, as it does provide a variety of style and approaches for this little book.

I'll most likely be working on page 10 next, the map page, and choosing my next pictures as we get closer to the Mont Saint Michel.

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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 11 Sketch

Skipping page 10 to work on page 11... and moving from St. Malo, Brittany to the Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, right next door.
Here's the page layout, to be finished with a fine marker.

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Sketchbook Project pg 9 Sketch

I'm drawning out the layout for page 9 of the Sketchbook Project.
It's the "Tour Solidor", or Solidor Tower from St. Malo, Brittany, France. This is to be a fun and colorful illustration with color pencils.

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Sketchbook page 7 Study

School is back on full time and putting a serious damper on my drawing schedule...

nontheless, page 7 of the Sketchbook Project is drawn out, awaiting inking.

Here is a first study of possible ink style:

***update***

I'm adding a 2nd study to this same post.

Slightly more contrast -or heavy darks- in a few places would make some of the features more visible I think.

Also, more complete white areas in the walls facing left, for the same reason.

(just realized the upper left building is incomplete -that will be rendered in dark, similar to the building below it)

What do you think?
Which one is your favorite?

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Sketchbook Project 2012 - page 7

This is how far I managed to get today on my next page of the sketchbook: the St. Malo Cathedral, in (where else) St. Malo, Brittany, France.

We're packing the camper for a last weekend getaway in the mountains before school starts up again next week...





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Sketchbook Project 2012 - page 5

Page 5 finally done, after a couple re-starts on it.
What do you think? Does it look enough like a postcard?
That was the intent anyway.

See all pages done so far on my Squidoo lens.

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My Sketchbook Project on Squidoo

This morning I created the first draft of a squidoo lens that will eventually feature my entire sketchbook.
With each illustration, I add a few details about the image or place.
My theme is Travel with me... will you?

see:
My Sketchbook
Project 2012

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sketchbook Project 2012 page 5 color

Here is the finished version for page 5: the Excalibur cafe and pub.
I've never been in, but it's a really neat business front when you come up on it.

**page from my Art House Sketchbook Project 2012**

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Sketchbook Porject 2012 page 5 Pub

Took me a good chunck of the afternoon drawing out this sketch from one of my own pictures.
This is an Irish pub in the streets of St Malo, Britany France.
The pub is actually green, which makes it stand out quite a bit from the general grey rock walls of most of the city.

**pages from my Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project 2012***
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sketchbook Project 2012 page 4 ink

Finally getting back to the sketchbook project and inking page 4, now ready for some color.

Phileas and Tangerine are sending you a postcard:

**page from my Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project 2012**

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