Jess and the radishes

Just another venture with multi-media. I know it looks like Yupo. It's matte acetate.

I laid it over my pen sketch just to see if watercolor would stick. It 'played' like Yupo, yet I retained my orignal sketch underneath. Once I started the test, I could not stop.

Roaming Radish

Thank you, Jess.  I declare that the Roaming Radish is a "WISK" home away from home!  You are so welcoming, the atmosphere divine, the food scrumptious.  What a luscious place to spend an afternoon!

Jess.

Phyllis, Pat and Cynthia (right to left).

Reflections.

Lime or lemon?

@ the ROAMING RADISH

...and a view of Holmes Harbor also.

I give the Roaming Radish 5 stars.

Roaming Radish

I wonder how Jess came up with that name?  Its so whimsical, the food is delicious and the move to Holmes Harbor makes for a warm inviting place to sit, sketch and enjoy food and view.

I likes the squashes!

People of the Radish

Yet another awesome sketch meet! Jess and the staff of The Roaming Radish opened early for us and took very good care of us. I came hungry, the food was great and boy did I eat. I had lunch, wine, part of the gnat's lunch, dessert, more wine, dinner, and another dessert. And lots of good gab in between. I was there for 5 1/2 hours and barely had time to sketch in between bites.  

Phyllis, drawing on my left/Mikaila behind the bar, polishing glasses

The youngest sketcher in action

Taylor at the end of the bar

Jess and a customer

Roaming Radish

Sketcher's 4th anniversary sketchmeet at the new Roaming Radish location on Holmes Harbor. Comfortable, warm  and inviting afternoon looking out at the vista, sampling food and wine. Another of the best things about Whidbey, and an oasis in the midst of a crazy, very full day. Thank you Jess! See you again soon!

Roaming Radish

What a delightful, beautiful, cozy, romantic place! I got there late so felt a rush to get something sketched. How convenient to sit at the bar, spread out my stuff, and have this glorious view right in front of me. A sketchers dream......it's warm with a comfortable stool, a surface to work on and a gorgeous view with some interesting stuff in the foreground. Of course my sketchers tribe was scattered about, eating fine food, sketching, chatting and.......drinking wine. Such contentment. A perfect afternoon. 

In a corner at the ROAMING RADISH

Tucked in a corner, behind a table and chairs, is a wonderful antique steamer trunk filled with artfully arranged cookbooks of all varieties. It totally appealed to my advanced sense of decorating with colorful clutter! I settled in to sketch and enjoy Jess's Pulled Pork Taquitos (delish) and a giant slice of Caramel Topped Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce (divine). As I left I spied the front entrance to the Radish. I had mistakenly used the Pro Shop entrance when I arrived, and the RR entrance is so much more eclectic, interesting and inviting. Had I seen it first I would have sketched there for sure (well, maybe not. It was COLD outside!!!!!)

The Roaming Radish

All week I've been anticipating the next Whidbey Island sketch meet at the Roaming Radish's new digs. They moved locations from the old beach cabin building across from Payless to Holmes Harbor in Freeland, near the golf course. Having eaten there before the move, I knew they had fantastic food. And they still do! I really appreciate the numerous vegan selections. First I had the quinoa salad with lemon tahini dressing. Later I had the bng which is basically a black bean burger topped with dill mayo, lightly pickled beets and greens. It also came with a side of delicious cubed home fries and a spicy chutney-like ketchup. Such a wonderful array of flavors in every bite of both dishes. With all this eating I somehow got in some sketches! Here they are in order of creation...

Senior Thrift, Oh Boy!

As Sue said, I just love to sketch stuff! And The Senior Thrift Store was so full of wonderful stuff to sketch I could hardly settle down, but then I became captivated by the toy section and had a wonderful time. The visit to The Roaming Radish was not only fun, but I also took home a delicious dinner of penne pasta and roasted carrots. It was a yummy day all the way around.