When Rain Gives You Lemons

This was our second month in a row of extreme rain and Hawai’i’s second weekend in a row of tremendous flooding. Our hearts and prayers go out to Wai’alua and Hale’iwa during a scary last couple of days.

We had to cancel our original outdoors plans, but when rain gives you lemons, lemonade it is.

It was just the five of us but I’m very grateful we could get together virtually and share our sketches from this morning.

Thank you for those who participated today!

SAVE THE DATE:

April 11, 2026
Downtown Arts Center

Stay safe everyone and keep sketching!

Terri

What’s Your View of the Weather? VIRTUAL EVENT

I guess it’s no surprise. Tomorrow’s event at Nu’uanu Valley Park is CANCELED due to the heavy rain and flooding on O’ahu. Better to be safe and not be on the roads if you don’t have to.

Instead we will be having a virtual sketching event! You are invited to sketch the weather around you. What do you see from where you live? Spend tomorrow morning sketching the extreme weather. Then join us on Zoom at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday to share your sketch.

If you want to join our Zoom virtual event, email uskoahu@gmail.com and I will send you a link. Also, please email me your sketch so I can add it to our slideshow.

Thank you for understanding. Hope you can join us tomorrow.

Keep sketching,

Terri

Discover This Little Gem in Nu’uanu – CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

One of my favorite things about being an urban sketcher is getting to discover new places within the 968 zip code. Honolulu is more than downtown, malls and Diamond Head. Honolulu is also diverse with popular beaches and quiet, serene city parks.

Let’s meet here:

Nu’uanu Valley Park
2925 Pali Hwy Honolulu, HI 96817
Saturday, March 21, 2026
10 a.m. to Noon

If you are familiar with Nu’uanu Valley Park, you know that there is a lot to take in. The park itself offers plenty of shade with lush mature trees. It’s also right next to the historic Queen Emma’s Summer Palace. So there is a lot to see and sketch. I also remember a lot of pesky flies, so artists beware.

Please RSVP at uskoahu@gmail.com by Friday, March 20 so I know to expect you. Also, please include your phone number in case there are last minute changes.

I hope to see you there! Until then, happy sketching,

Terri

CANCELED EVENT – O’AHU INDIE BOOK FEST

Due to the flash flood warning, we are canceling today’s event at the Hawai’i State Library.

The event is still going on according to their Instagram, but we will not have a sketching event.

Add a Little Joy of Reading to Your Art – CANCELED

Well, here’s an opportunity we, as Urban Sketchers couldn’t pass up.

It’s the inaugural O’ahu Indie Book Fest at the Hawai’i State Library.

The focus is a day of stories, creativity and community. That’s us Urban Sketchers!

Let’s meet here:

O’ahu Indie Book Fest
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
10am to Noon
Hawai’i State Library

We’ll meet just outside the entrance. You are welcome to sketch the historical exterior building or inside as well.

There will be book signings with local authors and hourly giveaways. Admission is free. Read more about this exciting event.

If attending, RSVP at uskoahu@gmail.com byFriday, Feb. 20 so I know to expect you. Also, please include your phone number in case there are last minute changes.

Until then, stay safe and happy sketching!
Terri

Start 2026 Strong with Serene Sketching

It was a little hard to find but when you do, you couldn’t ask for a better morning to sketch in the serene surroundings of the East West Center Gardens behind Jefferson Hall at the University of Hawai’i.

This hidden gem is so peaceful for a picnic or even a nap! The bubbling Manoa stream adds to the soothing sound along with an array of birds chirping in the grass and trees.

Thank you to everyone who sketch with us for our first Urban Sketchers O’ahu in 2026.

I love seeing your sketches and spending the morning with you.

Just wanted to show you the difference of me taking a selfie with the group…

And Annie taking a group selfie! LOL.

I’m still laughing.

SAVE THE DATE: FEB. 21
No location yet. Stay tuned.

Until then, happy sketching,

Terri

New Year, New Place to Sketch

Happy New Year Urban Sketchers O’ahu! Hope this year is off to a great start for you.

Our first sketching event of 2026 will be at the University of Hawai’i East-West Center.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
UH East-West Center
10 a.m. to Noon

If attending, RSVP at uskoahu@gmail.com by Jan. 23 so I know to expect you. Looking forward to seeing you soon!