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The Ghosts of Toys Past in Cincinnati
Fun Fact: Play-Doh was developed as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s. Fun Fact: The Magic 8 Ball was invented by the son of famous medium Laura Pruden. Fun Fact: Merle Robbins brought his idea for UNO cards to U.S. Playing Card Company, but it was rejected, which was their huge loss. What do these […]
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On the Spot (Issue 3)
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The Ghosts of Toys Past in Cincinnati
Fun Fact: Play-Doh was developed as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s. Fun Fact: The Magic 8 Ball was invented by the son of famous medium Laura Pruden. Fun Fact:
Drawings from Calais: Hope in suspension
The migrant crisis in Calais, a major port city in northern France, is a manmade disaster. An area derogatively called the “Jungle,” a former site of departure and encampment, is
Sketcher Fest Edmonds Unveils Official 2026 Poster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Gabriel Campanariogabi@sketcherpress.com Sketcher Fest Edmonds is pleased to unveil the official poster for this year’s event, featuring original artwork commissioned from Shoreline artist David Chamness, a recently retired
Sketcher’s World: Drawing with Purpose
Putting yourself in harm’s way to make a sketch is risky business. I have experienced a few scary moments over the years: falling off a kayak, being pushed by a
The Gringos in Cracolândia
Underwater sketching in the balmy blue sea
Last month, I got to do two of my favorite things at the same time: scuba-diving and sketching, during a weeklong trip to Bonaire Island. Bonaire is a Caribbean municipality
Sketcher’s World: People Watching, Mumbai in Watercolor, Biathlon World Cup, Thai elephants
Dear subscriber, Let’s take a look at the inspiring things sketchers around the globe are up to. People Watching If among your goals for the year is getting published in
City Sketchbook: Hampstead, London
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