@modemolew.bsky.social
Observing; dazzled by the beauty of it all.
I spent about 30 minutes looking out one of my “greenhouse windows” that has a view of my neighbor’s back deck. With the cold weather, people have not been going out much. So I was surprised to see him come out and throw chunks of ice from his deck. A squirrel then scampered away. Targeted or not?
February 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I spent about 30 minutes looking out one of my “greenhouse windows” that has a view of my neighbor’s back deck. With the cold weather, people have not been going out much. So I was surprised to see him come out and throw chunks of ice from his deck. A squirrel then scampered away. Targeted or not?
The deep freeze continues so I stayed inside and drew my plants in the “greenhouse window” the previous owners created. Thanks, previous owners! My plants & I love it!
February 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The deep freeze continues so I stayed inside and drew my plants in the “greenhouse window” the previous owners created. Thanks, previous owners! My plants & I love it!
I made this comic with a prompt from SAW Sequential Artists Workshop! #FridayNightComics
January 31, 2026 at 11:22 PM
I made this comic with a prompt from SAW Sequential Artists Workshop! #FridayNightComics
#rvaswapmeet in Monroe Park. #urbansketching
August 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#rvaswapmeet in Monroe Park. #urbansketching
Jazz every Wednesday evening this month at the #vmfa #urbansketching #drawnfromlife #drawnonlocation #blackwing pencil
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Jazz every Wednesday evening this month at the #vmfa #urbansketching #drawnfromlife #drawnonlocation #blackwing pencil
July 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The kittens were in constant motion at the library-turned-cat-cafe-for-a-day until they weren’t! Then they all snuggled together to sleep. These and more are available for adoption from Richmond Animal Care & Control for $100, all vet procedures included. #rvalibrary #rvaurbansketchers #usk
July 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The kittens were in constant motion at the library-turned-cat-cafe-for-a-day until they weren’t! Then they all snuggled together to sleep. These and more are available for adoption from Richmond Animal Care & Control for $100, all vet procedures included. #rvalibrary #rvaurbansketchers #usk
20 min. Poses from figure drawing session at ArtSpace. I plan to work up these studies and submit them to ArtSpace’s fundraising cabaret Sept 26. They will be available for purchase!
July 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
20 min. Poses from figure drawing session at ArtSpace. I plan to work up these studies and submit them to ArtSpace’s fundraising cabaret Sept 26. They will be available for purchase!
Details of hands in some life drawings I did this week. No avoidance: draw the fingers and knuckles and fat pads and nails and then count ‘em to make sure all digits are accounted for.
July 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Details of hands in some life drawings I did this week. No avoidance: draw the fingers and knuckles and fat pads and nails and then count ‘em to make sure all digits are accounted for.
#rvaurbansketchers met up at a grocery store eatery. I sketched the view of the deli counter workers. Our “throwdown” photo included the work of many of our regulars. It was good to create together!
July 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#rvaurbansketchers met up at a grocery store eatery. I sketched the view of the deli counter workers. Our “throwdown” photo included the work of many of our regulars. It was good to create together!
The annual vmfa tent sale draws a crowd of creative bargain hunters. Lovely gift shop items at reduced prices #vmfa #urbansketching #UskJunePrompts2025 #gesturedrawings
June 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The annual vmfa tent sale draws a crowd of creative bargain hunters. Lovely gift shop items at reduced prices #vmfa #urbansketching #UskJunePrompts2025 #gesturedrawings
My sketches from today’s meet up with the RVA Urban Sketchers. The owner of the Dalmatian was happy to talk with four of us who were sitting together in the sculpture garden. One of the nice things about urban sketching is that by being in a group, people passing by feel comfortable talking with us.
June 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
My sketches from today’s meet up with the RVA Urban Sketchers. The owner of the Dalmatian was happy to talk with four of us who were sitting together in the sculpture garden. One of the nice things about urban sketching is that by being in a group, people passing by feel comfortable talking with us.
20 minute pose, life drawing session. The young model exuded sadness. So, I drew it. Young people today are inheriting so many problems.
June 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
20 minute pose, life drawing session. The young model exuded sadness. So, I drew it. Young people today are inheriting so many problems.
Fantastic day drawing portraits at the Special Olympics’ vendor festival. What a pleasure to meet the athletes and attendees and share my art with them.
June 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Fantastic day drawing portraits at the Special Olympics’ vendor festival. What a pleasure to meet the athletes and attendees and share my art with them.
I sketched this goldfish pond in Richmond Hill’s garden. As I sat quietly, I saw the dozen goldfish gather, disperse, open and close their mouths and eat algae from the wall.
June 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I sketched this goldfish pond in Richmond Hill’s garden. As I sat quietly, I saw the dozen goldfish gather, disperse, open and close their mouths and eat algae from the wall.
Happy international bike day! I drew this while hanging out with bike mechanics at the event at St Mark’s, Richmond. Thanks ReCycles and Rag and Bones for the bike repairs and good conversations!
May 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Happy international bike day! I drew this while hanging out with bike mechanics at the event at St Mark’s, Richmond. Thanks ReCycles and Rag and Bones for the bike repairs and good conversations!
On a recent Friday evening, little kids ran around the Jaume Plensa head at the vmfa. On this Mothers’ Day, I’m thinking about the joy of children. May we all be able to remember it, encourage it & share it!
May 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On a recent Friday evening, little kids ran around the Jaume Plensa head at the vmfa. On this Mothers’ Day, I’m thinking about the joy of children. May we all be able to remember it, encourage it & share it!
My students’ efforts to fold zines resulted in paper I did not want to waste. Here is one of the greeting cards we created from the leftovers. Use this “accordion fold” variation to tell someone how much you love them! #zinefailure #handmadecards #arteducation. #drawdrawdraw
May 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
My students’ efforts to fold zines resulted in paper I did not want to waste. Here is one of the greeting cards we created from the leftovers. Use this “accordion fold” variation to tell someone how much you love them! #zinefailure #handmadecards #arteducation. #drawdrawdraw
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Urban sketching isn’t just about drawing. It’s about noticing. About connecting.
In today’s story, Julien shares how sketching people has become a powerful way of understanding and truly knowing others.
How has sketching shaped your sense of connection?
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In today’s story, Julien shares how sketching people has become a powerful way of understanding and truly knowing others.
How has sketching shaped your sense of connection?
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May 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Urban sketching isn’t just about drawing. It’s about noticing. About connecting.
In today’s story, Julien shares how sketching people has become a powerful way of understanding and truly knowing others.
How has sketching shaped your sense of connection?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In today’s story, Julien shares how sketching people has become a powerful way of understanding and truly knowing others.
How has sketching shaped your sense of connection?
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@michrobinson.bsky.social I drew from a photograph of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to make this poster which, I hope, will bring attention to his case. I pray he stays strong in the prison in El Salvador so that he, and all of us, can see justice restored. #kilmarabregogarcia #stopdeportations #stopice
April 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
@michrobinson.bsky.social I drew from a photograph of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to make this poster which, I hope, will bring attention to his case. I pray he stays strong in the prison in El Salvador so that he, and all of us, can see justice restored. #kilmarabregogarcia #stopdeportations #stopice
Inspired by NJ Senator Cory Booker for setting the record for longest continuous speech on Senate floor (25 hours and 5 min.) Monday, April 1, 7 pm-Tuesday night and voicing the concerns that so many of us feel about the GOP’s demagogue. Thank you, Senator Booker!!!! #stand #CoryBooker #goodtrouble
April 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Inspired by NJ Senator Cory Booker for setting the record for longest continuous speech on Senate floor (25 hours and 5 min.) Monday, April 1, 7 pm-Tuesday night and voicing the concerns that so many of us feel about the GOP’s demagogue. Thank you, Senator Booker!!!! #stand #CoryBooker #goodtrouble
Bob Shrum: “We are testing whether or not we can sustain the democracy in a time when we don’t agree on basic facts.” Firing Line episode on PBS 4/4/25, veteran journalists discussed the magnitude of the crisis we are in. #USkAprilPrompts2025 2&3: discussion & political reportage
April 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Bob Shrum: “We are testing whether or not we can sustain the democracy in a time when we don’t agree on basic facts.” Firing Line episode on PBS 4/4/25, veteran journalists discussed the magnitude of the crisis we are in. #USkAprilPrompts2025 2&3: discussion & political reportage
I sketched this view of the runways at the Kansas City airport while my flight was delayed. I love looking to the distant horizon. #urbansketching through windows — especially big, clean ones! — is a fun hack! #urbansketchers #usk
April 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I sketched this view of the runways at the Kansas City airport while my flight was delayed. I love looking to the distant horizon. #urbansketching through windows — especially big, clean ones! — is a fun hack! #urbansketchers #usk
The Easter bunnies are out on Kansas City’s plaza making photo opportunities and surreal urban sketching. A real bunny came out at twilight to join them.
March 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Easter bunnies are out on Kansas City’s plaza making photo opportunities and surreal urban sketching. A real bunny came out at twilight to join them.
The rvaUrbanSketchers met up at Richmond’s old city hall. The view I chose had the new Children’s hospital in the background. While I sat and drew for an hour, I saw a helicopter - the medical transport- fly out. Look for it in the top right of my drawing. Last photo shows our “throwdown”!
March 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The rvaUrbanSketchers met up at Richmond’s old city hall. The view I chose had the new Children’s hospital in the background. While I sat and drew for an hour, I saw a helicopter - the medical transport- fly out. Look for it in the top right of my drawing. Last photo shows our “throwdown”!