Expeditionary Art
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Maria Coryell-Martin, art+exploration+education. expeditionaryart.com
Founder of arttoolkit.com
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The historic homestead of Singla located on the island of Arnøya at 70 degrees N includes a small lighthouse. This is a 5" x 5" field watercolor from my 2022 artist-in-residency and is on exhibit at the Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery through Nov 2.
October 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The historic homestead of Singla located on the island of Arnøya at 70 degrees N includes a small lighthouse. This is a 5" x 5" field watercolor from my 2022 artist-in-residency and is on exhibit at the Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery through Nov 2.
This month's exhibit at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery includes 5” x 5” watercolors from my time in Norway for my 2022 artist-in-residency with Starlight and Storm. Located on the island of Arnøya, Singla is a historic homestead that includes assorted outbuildings including a boathouse.
October 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This month's exhibit at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery includes 5” x 5” watercolors from my time in Norway for my 2022 artist-in-residency with Starlight and Storm. Located on the island of Arnøya, Singla is a historic homestead that includes assorted outbuildings including a boathouse.
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Quentin Blake: How I Draw. “I do a freewheeling sort of drawing that looks as though it is done on the spur of the moment. However even a single drawing needs a certain amount of preparation and planning.” [kottke.org]
Quentin Blake: How I Draw
Illustrator Quentin Blake, who is most widely known for his energetic drawings for Roald Dahl’s books, generously shares his drawing process on his website and also in a series of videos.
I do a freewheeling sort of d
kottke.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Quentin Blake: How I Draw. “I do a freewheeling sort of drawing that looks as though it is done on the spur of the moment. However even a single drawing needs a certain amount of preparation and planning.” [kottke.org]
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Japanese-American artist Chiura Obata, who survived an internment camp by making and teaching art, lived nearly a century and left us the most stunning paintings of Yosemite: www.themarginalian.org/2018/03/23/c...
Chiura Obata’s Stunning Paintings of Yosemite
“…a bowl full of joy, clear as the sky, pure as the falling cherry petals, without worry, without doubt…”
www.themarginalian.org
September 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Japanese-American artist Chiura Obata, who survived an internment camp by making and teaching art, lived nearly a century and left us the most stunning paintings of Yosemite: www.themarginalian.org/2018/03/23/c...
My Washington State Ferry Artist-in-Residency wrapped up on Sunday! I had so much fun; everyone was incredibly friendly and gracious. It was a joy to be on board and learning more about the WA State Ferry vessels, crew, and passengers. On Sunday, I gave a little sketching demo.
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My Washington State Ferry Artist-in-Residency wrapped up on Sunday! I had so much fun; everyone was incredibly friendly and gracious. It was a joy to be on board and learning more about the WA State Ferry vessels, crew, and passengers. On Sunday, I gave a little sketching demo.
Very much enjoying a little ferry studio space this week, thank you to the @wastateferries crew for having me onboard!
September 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Very much enjoying a little ferry studio space this week, thank you to the @wastateferries crew for having me onboard!
Prepping paper for my residency on the Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry starting tomorrow.
I prefer to tear down large sheets and plan to prep plenty of extra.
I prefer to tear down large sheets and plan to prep plenty of extra.
September 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Prepping paper for my residency on the Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry starting tomorrow.
I prefer to tear down large sheets and plan to prep plenty of extra.
I prefer to tear down large sheets and plan to prep plenty of extra.
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Friday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 15th lowest on record (JAXA data) 🛠️
• about 270,000 km² above the 2010s mean
• about 860,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 1,990,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,680,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
• about 270,000 km² above the 2010s mean
• about 860,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 1,990,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,680,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Friday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 15th lowest on record (JAXA data) 🛠️
• about 270,000 km² above the 2010s mean
• about 860,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 1,990,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,680,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
• about 270,000 km² above the 2010s mean
• about 860,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 1,990,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,680,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
I’m thrilled to be joining Washington State Ferries as artist-in-residence next week, September 22nd–28th! I’ll be on board the Port Townsend–Coupeville ferry to explore, paint, and record experiences on this unique route. Learn more on my blog and stay tuned for updates!
September 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I’m thrilled to be joining Washington State Ferries as artist-in-residence next week, September 22nd–28th! I’ll be on board the Port Townsend–Coupeville ferry to explore, paint, and record experiences on this unique route. Learn more on my blog and stay tuned for updates!