MartinLT

Semi-retired, enjoying creative work at Taylor Patterns, and a variety of hobbies.

“Thus, reader, I am myself the matter of my book; you would be unreasonable to spend your leisure on so frivolous and vain a subject.” – Montaigne

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  • My 3rd Charcoal

    My 3rd Charcoal

    This fellow was fun to do! Powdered charcoal on cold press watercolor paper. (I framed it!)

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  • First Seascape w Starfish

    First Seascape w Starfish

    Watercolor on 300lb cotton paper. 9×13″. Made use of cling wrap (ocean), salt for texture (sand).

  • Phinizy in October

    Phinizy in October

    Ancient silos greet you near the parking area This fellow may greet you too (watch your step below, as you bird watch above). Lots of…

  • Draw What You See

    Draw What You See

    Art instructional books advise to draw what you see. So I did just that. Powdered charcoal on watercolor paper. Cartoonish, yes. But kinda neat.

  • First Table Saw Project

    First Table Saw Project

    About 10 1/2 years ago I bought my first table saw. I am on my second as I wore out that first one. I kicked…

● About Me

I’m Martin, the creator and author behind this site. I enjoy a variety of hobbies in my semi-retirement. I wanted a simple, “old fashioned” blog to document my learning progress.

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