At our Depot Theatre stage show performance last July we told stories about Essex, NY, and encouraged our audience to doodle as they listened. We gathered many doodles from the audience, but the one we're sharing today is a simple sketch from the Depot Theatre's very own Shami … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Essex Ice Cream by Shami McCormick
Essex Doodles
Good Doodle vs. Bad Doodle
We all have 10,000 bad drawings in us. The sooner we get them out the better. ~ Walt Stanchfield Isn't that a fun perspective? It's a reminder that there's no pressure. No perfect doodle. Not for a looong time at least. The sooner you start doodling, the sooner you'll begin … [Read more...] about Good Doodle vs. Bad Doodle
Daily Doodle: Essex Landscape
One of the first visitors to stop by our Essex on Lake Champlain table on Downtown Essex Day 2013 quickly drew this landscape on the first page of our sketchbook! The initials on the bottom left look like they may be "TH." To the artist: if you want to claim your doodle leave a … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Essex Landscape
Autumn Leaves and Motorcycles
In my twenties I rode motorcycles. I loved motorcycles. Until I nearly killed myself on one. I realized I was pushing my luck if I continued riding. I purchased one last motorcycle, but some of the shazam was gone. That was almost half a lifetime ago! And yet, autumn weather … [Read more...] about Autumn Leaves and Motorcycles
Daily Doodle: Essex Stoplight by Pat Boutilier
This doodle was submitted to us by Pat Boutilier at our live performance at The Depot Theatre on July 23, 2013. Can you tell what this somewhat abstract doodle is meant to be? This is a fun interpretation of the single stoplight on Main Street in Essex, NY. (It's the only … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Essex Stoplight by Pat Boutilier