ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The minute I discovered the Urban Sketchers community, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of, but I never dreamed that one day I would have the opportunity to write a book and include the extraordinary sketches of artists whose work I so admired. Thank you to Gabi Campanario for creating this wonderful community; to Marc Taro Holmes for encouraging me to find the words to go along with my pictures; and to Stephanie Bower, who introduced me to my wonderful editor, Mary Ann Hall, and also gave me the necessary nudge to write this book. Also, a huge thanks to all the artists who generously contributed sketches. Your work inspires me every day, and I am proud and honored to feature it here.

And, finally, my greatest gratitude goes to my husband, Spyro. My obsessive sketching would not have been possible without your constant love and support.