The idea of documenting a trip through art isn’t a particularly new one. Aboard Captain Cook’s second voyage to the Pacific was oil painter William Hodges; artist Edward Adrian Wilson accompanied ...

On the wall of I.W. Cases’ bank is a fine picture of the river opposite Astoria, the work of Mrs. Achey, a painting that is admired by all. It is Mrs. Achey’s intention to dispose of it by raffle, the ...

There are fewer miners now, but nature enthusiasts visit the town of McCarthy to learn field sketching, a technique that’s equal parts art and science. By Jenna Schnuer With rain hitting the roof, the ...

What type of pen do you use to sketch? It’s a common question among artists and drawing enthusiasts. If you follow my work, you may also be curious about the tools I use. My answer to the “pen ...

Whether new to sketching or an accomplished artist, the following studios offer classes at all levels, times and days. The best studios highlighted here each have their own feel, teaching style and ...