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I had just discovered the brush pen and was trying it out. I think this is my favorite sketch of Poncho ever.

I had meant to go back and finish this one (from a photo, obviously) but I really like the way it looks as is.

My first ever sketch of Poncho. That little face just kills me.

So regal. Pencil, probably from a photo.

I have sketched my little guy many times over the years. Yesterday his light left the world. Here are some of my favorites.
#cavalierkingcharles #sketching #penandink #dogsofbluesky

A panoramic watercolor sketch of Cincinnati Zoo’s entrance. People and strollers fill the lower edge of the sketch.

The left panel of the sketch.

Right panel of the sketch.

A photograph of the scene shows a cloudless sky and strong shadows in the morning sun.

Beautiful morning to sketch at the zoo. I set up under a tree, which kept refreshing my page with drops of water. #urbansketching #urbansketchers

It is on Taylor. Every time I’ve gone it’s been clean and tidy, with no sign or scent of smoke.

Watercolor sketch inside a barbershop. Two men sit in barber chairs while the barbers get to work on their hair and beards. Lots of pictures and signs adorn the walls.

Got a haircut at Bellevue Barbershop, so you know I had to sketch it. #urbansketcher #urbansketching

Pencil sketch of a funerary lion monument. Greece, 350 BCE.

Pencil sketch of a bust of Frank Duveneck, by Charles Grafly, 1915.

Pencil sketch of the rooftops of the art museum.

Sketching at the Cincinnati Art Museum today. They only allow sketching in pencil. Descriptions in the Alt text.
#sketching #pencilsketch #artmuseum

Just cancelled Disney+. I don’t even like Kimmel that much, but I hate fascist collaborators more.

Watercolor sketch of the Lake Erie shoreline in Huron Ohio, facing west.

The actual view of the shoreline.

Lake Erie, looking west. Cedar Point amusement park is on the horizon. The waves are big enough to crash on the shoreline. #urbansketch #urbansketching #urbansketcher

Watercolor sketch of houses along the shore of Lake Erie in Huron, Ohio.

The actual scene of the houses. The house on the right has its own lighthouse.

Lake Erie, Huron Ohio. Facing east. West facing view to come. #urbansketching #urbansketch #urbansketcher

Messerschmitt ME-262A jet fighter, drawn in ink.

I chose an angle that would easily exclude the swastika markings. I like drawing planes and military vehicles, but today that insignia meant more.

As I sat there staring at this brilliant piece of deadly technology, designed and built by humanity’s worst regime, a family came by: two adults and two young kids. I overheard the dad say, “Those were the bad people. They lost. The good people won.” It made me wonder: when did our people forget this? When did we decide that the Nazis were the example we wanted to follow? I don’t think we’re the good people any more.

ME-262A jet fighter at the Air Force Museum. The world’s first jet fighter aircraft. #urbansketchers #urbansketching

Watercolor sketch of a 1947 Ford pickup in front of Cincinnati Museum Center.

The classic truck in person.

Sketch and vehicle together.

Ink sketch in progress, before watercolor is applied.

1940’s Day at CMC means classic vehicles to sketch! 1947 Ford pickup here. #urbansketchers #urbansketching #classiccars

A list of the Cincinnati sketch outings for the month of September. Check each outing for details on the blog: https://uskcincinnati.blogspot.com/

Is it September already? Then here's the outings scheduled for the month! #urbansketchers #urbansketching

Watercolor sketch of a classic Porsche sports car.

The car in question.

Sketch with car in background.

Sketch with car shown, actual size.

1964 Porsche 356C cabriolet, at Wyoming Wheels and Wine last evening. #urbansketching #urbansketchers #classiccar #porsche

A pen and ink illustration of the Beholder, the famous DnD monster with one large central eye and ten smaller eyes on stalks.

Beholder. Pen and ink on Bristol.
I’m a fan of old school fantasy art, especially the work of Dave Trampier. I’d never compare my stuff to his, but looking at his technique inspired me to try this. Took me ages.
#dndart #dnd #fantasyillustration #fantasyart #penandink

It is the one in Dayton, and I’m planning a return outing for the Cincinnati Urban Sketchers in September. I’ll make the ME 262 my first look. Thanks for the suggestion!

A watercolor sketch of the helicopter.

The sketch and the real thing.

The Sikorsky CH-3E “Black Mariah” helicopter at the National Museum of the US Air Force.

Sketching at the Natl Museum of the US Air Force. This is a Sikorsky CH-3E “Black Mariah” search and rescue helicopter. I could sketch here every week, although the lighting does pose a challenge sometimes. #urbansketch #urbansketchers #urbansketching #helicopter

Watercolor sketch of the lobby at CPR.

Watercolor sketch of the CPR building.

Lobby of CPR.

CPR building exterior.

Cincinnati Public Radio allowed us to sketch their building today! #urbansketchers #urbansketching #cincinnatipublicradio

My pen and ink sketch of the Rotunda at Union Terminal, from the balcony above the entrance.

The view from above. Tours often go up here to learn about Union Terminal history, and for the scenery.

Me and my sketchy crew.

The main force of sketchers for the Ohio Regional Summit of Urban Sketchers. Over 30 people attended!

The Urban Sketchers Ohio Regional Summit began today, and guess where the first outing was? Yes, my very own workplace! #urbansketchers #urbansketching #cincinnatimuseumcenter

A watercolor sketch of Pat Kelly at the piano.

The sketch, and the subject.

There were handy cocktail tables set out, the perfect place for sketching.

Jazz pianist Pat Kelly serenaded the Edgecliff tonight, so of course I took the opportunity to sketch. #urbansketch #urbansketching #urbansketcher

I’ll be there; hope you will too! #urbansketching #urbansketchers

Wasn’t he a hot dirtbag in Scott Pilgrim? Knives Out is the gold standard, but he was showing us who he was way before that.

Trump isn't just causing chaos here at home. He's causing chaos worldwide. My latest cartoon on Pepperspectives. @davidpepperoh.bsky.social
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A list of the August Sketch Events. August 7, 10 am: Urbean Sketchers at Sidewinder Coffee. August 8-10: Ohio Regional USK Summit. Check website for details. August 16, 10am: Third Saturday Sketch Out at WVXU Headquarters. August 21, 5:30pm: BoUrban Sketchers at Blind Lemon. August 29, 9am: Zoo Friday at the Cincinnati Zoo. More details on each event as it approaches, or check uskcincinnati.blogspot.com for more information.

So much fun planned for August, including the Ohio Regional USK Summit! Come on out and join us. It's free to attend and free of judgement! #urbansketching #urbansketchers

You asked for it, you got it. Here’s the full mural honoring the History of Metahumans in the DCU adorning the Hall of Justice in #Superman.

An ink sketch of the Glendale, OH, fire department.

The sketch, and the reality.

Glendale Fire Department, Engine Company No. 45 is a grand old brick building with a tall tower on one side and the garage bays on the other.

Me at the Throwdown of the Cincy Urban Sketchers. There was a large turnout for this event, although most folks chose to stay in the town square.

My sketch from the @uskcincinnati.bsky.social outing in Glendale today. I chose the Fire Department building for my subject, a place I’ve always admired. #urbansketchers #urbansketching

Glendale Town Square. Meet us there Saturday, July 19 at 10am for our Third Saturday Sketch Outing!

Third Saturday Sketch Outing: Glendale town square, 10am July 19! Throwdown at 11:45. Join us and sketch the amazing architecture of Glendale. #urbansketching

Screenshot of a Facebook post from Geek League of America showing Superman smiling in the fortress of solitude.

No lies detected. From the opening strains of music to the final post credit scene this movie is fun, exciting, and corny in the best ways. Also, the Hall of Justice? I work there. Great to see it looking so heroic! @jamesgunn.bsky.social #superman

Reading Library exterior, inked drawing with watercolor pencil work underway.

Benson Street bridge, Reading, Ohio. Pencil.

Reading Library, Reading, Ohio. Ink and watercolor.

Reading Library exterior, pencil under drawing.

Reading Library exterior, inked underdrawing.

Sketches of Reading Ohio, made for last night’s talk about #urbansketching. Good turnout, including several members of @uskcincinnati.bsky.social.

It me! Stop by early with your sketchbook for an impromptu outing, or just come to hear me talk. #urbansketching

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@jebbrack.bsky.social will be at the Reading Library on July 8 to talk about Urban Sketching. Come on out and bring your sketchbooks to share! #urbansketching
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