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The Sketchbook Chronicles
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Follow me on my art journey.
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Anything can be art.

#art #drawing #sketch #creative #toothpaste #mundane #everydayobjects #takenforgranted #overlooked #draw #artist #sketchbook #illustration #illustrator #watercolor #pen #ink #linework #createeveryday #anythingcanbeart #draweveryday #life #everydaylife #random
A watercolor sketch of a tube of toothpaste.
January 23, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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12 Days of Sketchmas - Day 8: “Ball Drop"

#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #illustration #illustrator #balldrop #newyears2026 #newyear #watercolor #pen #ink #linework #celebration #holiday #twelvedaysofsketchmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
A sketch of the NYC ball drop to ring in the new year.
January 4, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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12 Days of Sketchmas - Day 7: “Fireworks"

#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #illustration #illustrator #fireworks #newyearseve #newyear #watercolor #brushpen #ink #linework #celebration #holiday #twelvedaysofsketchmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
A sketch of fireworks over a cityscape to ring in the new year.
January 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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12 Days of Sketchmas - Day 6: “Nutcracker"

#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #illustration #illustrator #nutcracker #decoration #nuts #watercolor #brushpen #ink #linework #simple #easy #holiday #twelvedaysofsketchmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
A sketch of a Christmas nutcracker.
January 4, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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12 Days of Sketchmas - Day 5: “Fruitcake"

#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #illustration #illustrator #fruitcake #dessert #cake #watercolor #pen #ink #linework #simple #easy #holiday #twelvedaysofsketchmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
A drawing of a fruitcake.
January 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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A bit behind on posting, but here’s day 4 of the 12 Days of Sketchmas: “Squirrel"

#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #illustration #illustrator #squirrel #animals #watercolor #pen #ink #linework #nature #twelvedaysofsketchmas #twelvedaysofxmas
A sketch of a squirrel eating a nut on a snow covered tree branch
January 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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12 Days of Sketchmas - Day 3: This one’s for Leslie, may she rest in peace

#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #illustration #illustrator #dog #family #watercolor #pen #ink #linework #petportrait #twelvedaysofsketchmas #animals #pets #portrait
A watercolor painting of the best dog wearing a Santa hat
December 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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12 Days of Sketchmas - Day 2: “Wreath”
#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #illustration #illustrator #wreath #decorations #ornament #watercolor #pen #ink #linework #simple #easy #holiday #twelvedaysofsketchmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
A watercolor painting of a Christmas wreath
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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It’s that time of year.. The 12 Days of Sketchmas - Day 1: “Snow Boots”
#art #drawing #sketch #creative #christmas #holidays #draw #artist #sketchbook #sketchmas #boots #snow #illustration #illustrator #winter #watercolor #pen #ink #linework #easy #twelvedaysofsketchmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
A watercolor painting of a pair of blue snow boots.
December 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Vans... not just shoes, but a place to rest your head.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #penandink #linework #ink #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #vans #shoes #sneakers #dog #pets #naptime #draweveryday #dailylife
A drawing of a dog napping with her head in between a pair of shoes.
November 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Thanksgiving meal round 1 is done… now time to nap and get ready for round 2.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #penandink #linework #ink #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #thanksgiving #holidays #dog #pets #naptime #draweveryday #dailylife
A drawing of a dog napping on a couch.
November 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Peak foliage at a nearby park.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #penandink #linework #ink #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #park #foliage #nature #mundane #watercolor #dailylife #draweveryday #dailylife #outside
A drawing of trees in a park in autumn as their leaves begin to change color.
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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My wife watching a soccer game and doom scrolling simultaneously… Multitasking at its finest.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #penandink #linework #ink #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #multitasking #watercolor #dailylife #millenials
November 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Another Inktober in the books.

Inktober 2025 Day 31: Award

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #award #oscar #statue #prize #trophy #accolade
A drawing of an Oscar award
November 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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With Halloween just one day away, why not make some art to add to the fun?
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#art #simple #create #illustrations #halloween #creative #illustrator #tutorial #artist
Halloween Art #creative #illustration #art
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October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 30: Vacant

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #vacant #empty #room #abandoned #cobwebs #devoid #vacancy #bare #deserted
A drawing of an empty room with a chair and cobwebs on the walls.
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 29: Lesson

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #lesson #learn #teaching #teach #quotes #drseuss #lifelesson
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 28: Skeletal

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #skeletal #skeleton #yoga #bones #funny #flexible
A drawing of a skeleton in a yoga pose.
October 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 27: Onion

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #onion #vegetable #plant #tears #watery #wateryeyes #ingredient
A drawing of two onions.
October 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 26: Puzzling

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #puzzling #puzzle #pieces #puzzlepieces
A drawing of puzzle peices.
October 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Inktober 2025 Day 25: Inferno

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #inferno #fire #flames #heat #brushpen #fineliner
October 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 24: Rowdy

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #rowdy #rowdyruffboys #powerpuffgirls #fanart #rough #loud
A drawing of the Rowdy Ruff Boys from the Powerpuff Girls cartoon show.
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 23: Firefly

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #firefly #insect #lightningbug #bug #nature #glowworm #light
A drawing of a firefly
October 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 22: Button

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #button #switch #push #toggle #press #control
A drawing of someone about to push a button.
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Inktober 2025 Day 21: Blast

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penandink #linework #artchallenge #ink #inktober2025 #prompts #traditionalart #pen #dailydrawing #blast #boom #explode #explosion #cloud
A drawing of a mushroom cloud after a blast.
October 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM