Thursday, February 03, 2011

a peek inside my sketchbook

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While in Los Angeles I spend a little bit of time each evening in my hotel room working on a few sketchbook pages inspired by my train ride. Here is a peek-

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41 comments:

Karin said...

Love it.....this is the one thing I keep yearning to do (journaling) and somehow I have been avoiding. weird....

Joanne said...

WOW, WOW, WOW....your sketchbook is a gorgeous piece of art. I so enjoy the peeks and am just envious as hell I can't draw like that!

Ana Reyes said...

Hola Alisa,
Been following your blog for many weeks and you still amaze me every time you post something new. I'm million miles away from being creative but I do admire your works (a special master piece each and every one of them) You even inspire me to start doing things (besides crochet which I started a couple of years ago), maybe one day I'll dare to...Thanks for sharing your art in blogland.
Greetings from Spain
Ana

Jessica at Me Sew Crazy said...

I get so excited when I see that you are giving us a peak inside your sketchbook! you are such a fabulous artist, and I love to see your paints! Makes me want to dust off my old studio and start painting instead of sewing again...

Thank you for sharing something so personal with us!

www.mesewcrazy.com

Dale Anne Potter said...

LOVELY inspiration! Your sketchbook is always so colourful.
If you don't mind - could you please tell us what type of sketchbook you use? THANKS!

Christina Tryon said...

Beautiful pages-thank you so so much for sharing! I can't wait for class to begin!

Marcie said...

I adore your blog, but most of all your sketches. I wish I could do that!

Ariadne said...

What beautiful drawings!You have such talent!AriadnefromGreece!

carin.c said...

I love your sketches - I'd love to know if you did these from memory of your train ride or if you took snapshots for inspiration to work from? I find I have a difficult time sketching totally from memory and wondered how other artists work.

Erin Butson said...

I always love looking in your sketch book! your color & style. gorgeous, as always.

LindaSonia said...

If there's one talent I really admire in others, it is people who can paint or draw. I'm sooo envious of those who can do it effortlessly - all the shading, the nuances. Love it and I love the glimpses into your sketchbook. :)

Suzanne said...

I wish I could plaster pages from your sketchbook all over my walls. I love everything about your beautiful drawings!

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

Wow - what a wonderful visual reminder! Your work is stunning! And the self portrait? Amazing!

Jackie said...

Oh How I love when you share your sketchbook with us! You are such a fantastic artist, always makes my day!

Bonita Rose said...

I cannot wait to start your class on MOnday! I'm so anxious!

Createology said...

Your journal is so wonderful. What a great memory of your trip. Happy February Hearts...

Julie K. said...

So excited to start your sketchbook class!! I do some fiddling in my sketchbook but I would love to do it more confidently. Your sketchbook exudes confident drawing. :) Inspiring.

kass said...

Like I am hanging out for Monday not enough, you post this? How am I meant to make it through the weekend???

For those above saying they wish this or that - don't wish, DO IT! Alisa's sketchbook class starts Monday, is priced very reasonably and the eyecandy alone will be worth it. SEIZE THE DAY!

Vanessa said...

You are sooooo talented! Greetings from Costa Rica!

Brooke Douglass said...

wow thhose ae fabulous!!! Is that watercolor?? You are awesome! Brooke
brookedouglass@yahoo.com
http://girlboygirlinspired.blogspot.com/

Kelly Warren said...

these are so beautiful! i'm so excited about the class!

summerland cottage said...

I absolutely LoVe your sketch books !
Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

Holly said...

Such beautiful pages! The colors are so vibrant. I can't wait for Sketchbook Delight to start next week!

Miss Marple said...

One simply has to love it...cant wait for the workshop to start!

anna maria said...

I love peaking inside your sketchbook! Thank you.

HerminiaRegolf said...

You're fireproof!
Good weekend!

lilotte said...

I love your sketchbook, I wish I coult see it for real !

Ami said...

Alisa, I received the class invite and then it became inactive. I don't know how to enter the class without it. The intro video worked but the next one didn't. I am very new at doing anything in google and flicker. Can you please send instructions to (amipilon@aol.com)thankyou, Ami

annie said...

I love your train windows. What is the white pen you write with? I did a 365 drawing exercise last year...one each day in a series of little books. It was a lovely record and although I was relieved to finish it, I kind of miss it now.

brlracincwgrl said...

You simply amaze me!

JGG said...

wow - how inspiring, it almost makes me want to come out of my hibernation and look for my sketchbook too - almost!

Denise said...

lots of saturated color..I love it

Sarah said...

Love it! Beautiful!!

Laurie Linn said...

Thanks for sharing - I alway love seeing your sketchbooks. They make such a great journal - people will be enjoying them for years to come!

Jana said...

I love how your sketches are like windows into your soul - they're framed like a window, with writing around the edges, telling the rest of the story. Really beautiful!

Janee Lookerse said...

So fun! Was CHA in LA??? I live almost in LA and if it really was here and I didn't know about it I'm going to kick myself!!!

xoxo
Janee
yellowbirdyellowbeard.blogspot.com

OrangeFarmhouse / www.moodkids.nl said...

You must have so many sketchbook and I probably love them all! Did you do the same when your were a child?

CREATIVE KHADIJA said...

i love your sketch book..very very very nice colors & smart motives..thanks for sharing...i also have a smart sketch book & i love to make motives on it

Anonymous said...

They look beautiful and happy :)

ArtfulLee Designed said...

Love your pages Alisa. A great way to remember your adventures
Lee:)

ieva said...

I love your sketchbook and your page is a real eye-candy. Keep up nice work! :-)

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