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Join us for a fun day of sketching in Long Island City!! Our own Mary Izett has graciously invited us to
sketch in the brewery owned by her and her husband, Fifth Hammer Brewing Company. In addition to our
usual sketching from 10-3, we will have a demo by Nishant Jain, aka ‘The Sneaky Artist’, beginning at 12:30:
Nishant Jain, also known as The Sneaky Artist, is an artist, writer, and former neuroscience student who left
his PhD program to pursue art and writing full-time. His unique approach to “sneaky sketching” has resonated
with fans around the world, inspiring them to capture their surroundings quietly and authentically. Nishant will
share ideas and techniques from his book - Make (Sneaky) Art - that help him draw fleeting moments of life in
public spaces. How do we get over our hesitations before the blank page and begin quickly?
How do we wrap things up when time is short and we need to finish quickly? Nishant will answer both
questions (and more!) with quick, confident lines and a minimalist toolkit.
As if the brewery weren’t enough, feel free to venture out into L.I.C. The brewery is just 2 blocks from the
riverfront with incredible views of Manhattan, the Pepsi sign, etc. MoMA PS1 is also 2 blocks away.
Host: Mary Izett- 917-803-8566
Time: 10am - 4pm
Demonstration: 12:30pm
Location:
10-28 46th Ave, between Vernon and 11th St
Long Island City, Queens.
Meeting Spot: Inside the brewery
Show and Tell: Will take place in the brewery beginning at 3pm.
Seating: There is seating inside the brewery, but if you want to venture out into L.I.C., bring a stool.
Food and drink: The brewery itself does not serve food, but they will have a pop-up, Makan Fusion,
in the tap room beginning at 1:00. You are also welcome to bring your own food, and the area has many options.
Bathrooms: Inside the brewery
Transportation:
Vernon Blvd – Jackson Av (7)
21 Street – Van Alst (G)
Court Sq – 23 St (E,M)
Long Island City Ferry Stop on the NYC Ferry
About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers.
