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Rewind: Sketch journalist Joey Mason from his artist table at SmorgasburgLA

Recorded Live Feb. 23, 2025 Sketch journalist Joey Mason documented the community response to deadly wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles last month. In this one-hour conversation with On the Spot editor Gabi Campanario, Mason shares the experience of sketching in the aftermath of the natural disaster. He also talks about the […]

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Sketcher Fest 2025 dates announced

For the third consecutive year, the scenic waterfront town of Edmonds, Washington, just north of Seattle, will welcome sketchers from near and far to Sketcher Fest, the premier festival of travel sketchbooks in North America.

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New Sketcher Press Book Highlights Lifetime of Sketches

James Hobbs’ Sketchbook Reveal presents unedited, personal drawings FOR INMEDIATE RELEASETo request a copy of Sketchbook Reveal for review or other media inquiries, please contact: Gabriel Campanario, publisher, Sketcher Press, 15833 Mill Creek Blvd, #12122, Mill Creek, WA 98082, USA, (425) 686-2398 Mill Creek, WA — London artist and author

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Meet the acclaimed sketcher joining our next Artist Talk

What is the secret of Lapin’s career success? How has he been able to publish so many books? What projects is he working on now? Does it help to wear a hat and colorful shirts to stand out in a crowded field of talented artists?T

Tune in to listen to Gabriel Campanario converse with Lapin during a new Sketcher Press Artist Talk exclusive for On the Spot paid subscribers May 4 at 10 a.m. PDT.

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Meet our guest for the next Live Zoom

French artist Marielle Durand has been sketching for more than 20 years, but when she started her career as a professional artist she never imagined the job would open doors like the ones that lead into the French Parliament.

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