Cafe Sketches: Prescott Market Hall, 8/2025

West Oakland is developing a small artist enclave and various restaurants are moving in to support this growing community. Recently, Prescott Market Hall, a food court consisting of small, local restaurants, moved into the neighborhood. The food court is housed in what appears to be a former warehouse and a small outdoor seating and kids play area is attached. 

Prescott Market Hall, West Oakland, 8/2025

We had brunch at Cafe Noir and it was delicious. We can't wait to try the other spots.

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Cafe Sketches: Bottega Louie, DTLA, 6/2025

One of my favorite brunch/dessert spots in LA; Bottega Louie on Grand. In addition to the fun people watching, the food is beautiful and delicious.  

Bottega Louie, Downtown Los Angeles, 6/2025

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Sketches: Ronja Redeye, Filoli Gardens, 7/2025

We first encountered the Trolls by Thomas Dambo on our trip to Seattle. This year, the Trolls have come to visit the Bay Area at Filoli Gardens in San Mateo! Dambo's Trolls are here to teach humans to be good stewards of the Earth and to rediscover nature. We certainly enjoyed their lessons and presence at Filoli.

Ronja Redeye, Dambo, Filoli Gardens, 7/2025

 

Thanks for hanging out at Filoli Ronja Redeye!

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Cafe Sketches: Saucy, Oakland - 06/2025

Asian inspired dishes served in a beautiful dining room...delicious.

Saucy, Oakland, 6/2025

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The Great Elephant Migration, 7/2025

We heard about the Great Elephant Migration on CBS Sunday Mornings and were hoping to get a glimpse of the elephants as they travel the world. We finally got our chance last weekend in, of all places, Beverly Hills California. The Migration is a global fund raising effort to support indigenous artists and co-existence between humans and our remaining earth creatures. More info can be found here: https://thegreatelephantmigration.org

The Great Elephant Migration on Santa Monica Blvd

 

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Postcards from Tahiti, 2024: Rangiroa Rooster, 7/2025

Roosters and chickens run free on the isles of Tahiti. This guy is enjoying his time on Rangiroa...

Rangiroa Rooster, acrylic on canvas, 7/2025

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Sketches: Rubens at the Legion, 7/2025

This Satyr has such a deliciously evil smile, I couldn't resist the grapes...

"Satyr holding basket of grapes" - Rubens, 1620 

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