Everything you sketch tells a story: a story of a time and place, a memory, a dream, a mood. Sketches are an energy transfer. What you feel at the time of creation is translated directly onto the paper. It can be a mysterious process, but shining a light on this mystery gives clarity without diminishing its power.

When I’m walking around my favorite neighborhoods looking for something to sketch, I imagine what a particular view would look like on a movie screen. I’m always looking for the most dynamic angle, the unexpected perspective, the unique vantage point from which to sketch. It’s not enough to paint a pretty building. We’re telling a story, and our choice of viewpoint says just as much as the subject itself. A viewer should lean in, wanting to know the story.