Nostr notes by Tina Koyama (Unofficial)

Life Drawing at the Octopus Bar Jen had the right idea -- she ...

2026-10-29T15:59:52Z

Life Drawing at the Octopus Bar

Jen had the right idea -- she kept right on drawingthe rest of us even as she posed!10/25/26 Life drawing at the Octopus BarA new bar has opened in the Wallingford neighborhood with an
interesting theme. With lots of “wood, ropes, handwritten letters, portholes,
nautical charts, maps, cameras, suitcases, chains, anchors and anything rusty
or shiny,” The Octopus Bar has multiple rooms decked

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“It Gets Complicated” 10/19/26 Fresh Flours Bakery, Phinney ...

2026-10-22T15:27:04Z

“It Gets Complicated”

10/19/26 Fresh Flours Bakery, Phinney Ridge neighborhoodI’m pretty sure they had their facts wrong about probate in
Washington State, but I didn’t think they would appreciate my jumping into
their conversation to correct them.
I did, however, learn all details of the friend’s will and
complicating circumstances that the two women were discussing at Fresh Flours
as I sketched. I regret

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Marker vs. Pencil: Japanese Maple 10/17/26 F-C Pitt Artist Brush ...

2026-10-21T15:20:27Z

Marker vs. Pencil: Japanese Maple

10/17/26 F-C Pitt Artist Brush Pens in Stillman & Birn Zeta sketchbook (photo reference)If you look closely at the individual leaves of trees that
are turning, you’ll see that most exhibit a gradient range of hues. With tiny
Japanese maple leaves, the effect is intensified: As small as they are, each
still shows a gradient at varying stages of change. From a distance, the visual
effect

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Sublime Color at the Quad 10/18/26 University of Washington ...

2026-10-20T15:22:46Z

Sublime Color at the Quad

10/18/26 University of Washington QuadAlthough the University of Washington Quad cherry trees take
center stage every spring when they blossom, they are often overlooked in the
fall. It’s still a joy to see their sublime beauty – and just as challenging to
sketch it! Elsewhere on campus, more trees and even the ivy clinging to
buildings were dressed for autumn. As if that weren’t enough,

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Mid-InkTober Change-Up: Pitt Artist Pens Out with the Staedtlers; ...

2026-10-19T15:20:56Z

Mid-InkTober Change-Up: Pitt Artist Pens

Out with the Staedtlers; in with the PittsWhile I was using Staedtler Pigment Arts brush markers,
I complained that the only significant flaw in the “Nature Colours” set is insufficient
midtones. To suit the way I’ve been choosing palettes lately, I like having a
warm and a cool of light, medium and dark tones (this is the same basic
principle I started developing at the beginning of the

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Fabulously Orange at Swansons 10/6/26 Swansons Nursery, Blue ...

2026-10-18T15:21:23Z

Fabulously Orange at Swansons

10/6/26 Swansons Nursery, Blue Ridge neighborhoodEvery day of glorious weather in October feels like a gift
not to be squandered. On Friday when USk Seattle met at Swansons Nursery, the
temp got up to 75! Sunlight on the outdoor displays intensified all the colors,
especially the vivid orange pumpkins everywhere.
It took me a while to zero in on a view that didn’t
overwhelm me with details

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Frankie (Plus Remaining Staedtler Brush Pen Sketches) 10/15/26 ...

2026-10-17T15:32:38Z

Frankie (Plus Remaining Staedtler Brush Pen Sketches)

10/15/26 Frankie Feetsplinters at the National Nordic MuseumAlthough it was really just an excuse to stop for lunch at
AA Sushi, I ran an errand in Ballard. The trip turned out to be a good opportunity
for new experiments with brush pens.
First, there was lunch itself (at right). While making the initial outlines
of my sushi with a Pentel Sign brush pen (my current favorite for this
type

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