Wandering through Places and Moments
(Finally getting around to posting some stuff from a couple months ago -) I’ve never been much of a coffee drinker, but I love sitting in cafés and soaking in the atmosphere. I tend to favor places that feature a European-ish vibe, or an old-timey…
Haven’t blogged in a while – 2018 has been not-so-great in many ways, but let’s leave that aside for now. Today, I’ll share a few snaps from Martinez, California. If you’re in the Bay Area (or passing by sometime soon), head on over to the…
I have many food weaknesses, but pain au chocolat is probably in the Top 10. A delicious, flaky pastry surrounding a rich strip of chocolate. Who can refuse? Not me. My addiction began while studying abroad in Paris. Although I’ve always been a fan of cakes,…
I feel like whenever people find out I’m from California, they assume blue skies, warm beaches and sunshine all the time. I hate to disappoint, but I’m from NorCal and San Francisco, in particular, often looks like this: foggy, grey and windy. A few weeks…
A more recent addition to the Nightly Sketch series. I love the Sentinel Building (early 20th century) – it’s close to the North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco. While drawing this, I realized I don’t love drawing architecture because of the very many small repetitions.…
In an effort to write about places in a relatively acceptable time frame after visiting, I’m sharing some pictures from my hiking excursion to Point Reyes National Seashore with my parents. I went in May after months of wanting to photograph the lighthouse. I’ve also…
The Musée Mécanique, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, is home to a magical collection of games and coin-operated machines from years past. You can find everything from old music players and player pianos to vintage Pac Man, whack-a-moles and the Arm…
Some days are meant for hiking. With the long days of summer, blue skies and a general wish for frolicking, maybe you’ve been thinking about hiking too? Earlier this year, Kenji took me hiking/walking at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. It’s such a pretty place to…