Sketches. Maps. Curiosity. These travel essentials are just as important to me as airline tickets and a passport. These pages are part of my preparation for a workshop I’ll be teaching at Sofia in Monsaraz, Portugal, June 3–8, 2026. This region of Portugal is a landscape of wide skies, ancient olive trees, cork oaks, vineyards, white-walled towns, and birds I hope to see. I’ve never been to Portugal, so my preparation also includes brushing up on Portuguese history, reading a few poets; studying the work of Portuguese artists; and learning about the… Read More