quick sketches, a new pen and another trip

I’ve been doing quick sketches every day this week around the city and I plan to keep at it. The weather in the early part of the week was lovely and I was able to sit in my car and sketch. It was so warm sitting in the car  that I took off my coat and scarf — and were it not for the snow on the ground, I would have sketched outside. However, today we were hit with a brutal snow storm with heavy winds–a quick end to outdoor sketching. I’m on my way to Seattle tomorrow–so I tried out my new Lamy with an EF nib with a very quick sketch of my trusty old red suitcase–we have been together since the 90’s and still going strong. But the Lamy and I are just getting to know each other as you can see. We will see how we get along on the trip. I better pull up my socks!   :+)