What is Quick Sketching? 

It’s a chance to let go of perfection and capture the feeling of a place with quick, expressive sketches.

In this fun and welcoming workshop, local artist and teacher Linda Robertson will lead us in a loose drawing approach that’s all about observation, memory, and emotion—not technical accuracy. 

Linda’s signature 90-second sketch technique is a playful and powerful way to begin drawing quickly, confidently, and without overthinking. This practice is a fantastic way to begin drawing without pressure, no matter your experience level! 

Linda will share stories and pages from her own sketchbooks, created during travels in Ireland, France, Hawaii, and beyond. 

Using the scenic backdrop of Plas Newydd Farm, you’ll see how these quick impressions can become meaningful visual diaries of your own adventures—whether abroad, in your own backyard, or here on the farm. 

This workshop is open to all levels. You don’t need to “know how to draw.” You just need curiosity, a sense of play, and a willingness to look a little closer at the world around you. We will be taking a few short walks on the farm, so come prepared to be out in the November weather! 

All supplies for this workshop will be provided for you, but feel free to bring your favorite sketchbook and watercolor set. Don’t worry if you haven’t tried anything like this before. We’ll just relax and have some fun! 

Please bring a lunch, and clothes and shoes to be outside whatever the weather! We will provide coffee, tea, water, and light snacks. 

While we make every effort to be an accessible space, there are some limitations due to the realities of our historical space. Please get in touch at arts@pnfarm.com if you have accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate you! 

Likewise, if you are in need of a full or partial scholarship to attend this workshop, please drop us a line at the above address and we will work with you! 

Linda Robertson is a nationally recognized artist, art instructor, and author of the Embracing Encaustic book series. She has exhibited her work throughout the United States and has taught art workshops for the last 20 years. Linda has been featured speaker and instructor at numerous art conferences throughout the US, and her work has been published in books and periodicals including American Art Collector, Authentic Visual Voices, and Professional Artist Magazine. 

Linda has been a featured presenter and instructor at the International Encaustic Artists (IEA) retreat in Ireland, and leads her own 8-day art retreats in Ireland annually. You can also work with Linda at the Pacific Northwest Art School on Whidbey Island at her 3-day encaustic workshops each summer. 

Visit LindaRobertsonArts.com to view more art and join her Studio Stories mailing list to receive invitations to her workshops and special events.