Monday, July 16, 2007

Brooklyn


If it's Monday this must be Brooklyn.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Art Bar, Hayes Valley


So this is the final holiday post, we leave too early tomorrow so thanks for checking in and of course I'm still going to post a drawing a day but from now on they will have more of an east coast feel. Almost looking forward to getting back

Art Bar, Hayes Valley


Outside, feeling the chill.

The Ferry Building


as seen through hotel window. Just a quikie to get the day started, more to come.

Friday, July 13, 2007

View from Embarcadero


San Fransisco is a great place to finish up the trip. Had dinner with David Grove last night which was such a treat. Went to his house and saw his studio and loads of his paintings. He is full of supprises.

Columbus & Vallejo


For all your stop light needs

Marios


Is this great little bistro place that Iain and Gils took us to on Washington park,

Thursday, July 12, 2007

The Mission Ranch.


The Mission Ranch is Clint Eastwoods resturant in Carmel, unfortunately for Clint, he wasn't there last night so he missed us. You can't have everthing can you. On the road again today, last stop San Fransisco.

Iain


I'm trying to losen up a bit.

Angie


Angie draws me drawing her.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Rock House


Okay, so I missed a day, it was bound to happen sooner or later. The Big Sur is quite remote but truly fantastic. This is the house we were staying at, It's in a place called Gorda on route 1. We have just arrived at Carmel. I off with Iain to check it out while the ladies are getting manicures.

Tree Nightmare


this one kind of got away from me.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

The Big Sur


3 postings today, I didn't expect to make any because we are pretty remote, but we drove back down the way, such is my commitment. That and we needed a liquor store. I think you can tell by the sketch that we're starting to feel the San Fransico Chill. Hope to post again tomorrow. Thanks for staying tuned.

Our Trusty Rental


This is the car we've all been driving since Vegas (Vegas seems along time ago now).
15 miles to the gallon. Ouch!

Santa Barbra


Quick stop on the way to Big Sur. Last Palm trees for a while.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Jazz Quartet


Hey Melanie, this one's for you

Iain @ Ventura Cafe


Ventura has a really charming old town with a great night life. We're on the Road again today, destination, the Big Sur. It might be the first place we don,t have internet access but that remains to be seen.

Friday, July 6, 2007

Hotel Del Coronado


2 posts today. The Hotel Coronado was in Angies favourite movie "Some Like It Hot" so it was a must see. It did not dissapoint. If ever your in San Diego you should swing by for a pint in the bar featured in the previous post.

Hotel Del Coronado Bar


Got the chance to squeeze in a bar drawing. This might be one of the most beautiful bars I,ve had the privildge of a pint in. On the road agian today.

Thursday, July 5, 2007

On the Road Again


2 postings today. Iain was driving to San Diego so I had about 3 hour to kill. I have learned from experience not to use pen and inks in a moving car and definately not in a rental.

Palm Springs


We hit the road again on the 4th of july but stopped at Palm Springs so the ladies could shop. Iain and I found this great little bar for a beer and I drew this view from the balcony. We beat the heat, Angie and Gillian, not so much.

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Gillian @ Desert Hot Springs


Gillian struggles with life in the fast lane.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Palm Springs


A duel for the skyline between the palm trees and the telegraph poles.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Grand Canyon


To call this the Grand Canyon is actualy not only an insult to the Grand Canyon but to canyons in general. It is, that being said, where we were yesterday and your sketch of the day. Next stop, Palm Springs.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Casino


I'm posting 3 sketches today. Only in Vegas for one day and It's just not possible to capture the madness. We pick up a car this morning and head for the Grand Canyon hoping that nobody filled it in during the night.

Iain @ The Palm


Iain wins for best sunglasses. We tried to walk from the Belagio to the Palm yesterday. (those familiar with Vegas will understand the folly) We got saved by a bus driver who took pity on us and dropped us off.

Palm, Vegas


The trip nearly killed us but the beer never tasted better.