SATURDAY: Sketch Washington Square Park

May 20, 2017

Hosted by Susan and Joan, 

The Arch by Lancelot Gambis‎ 

Washington Square Park  One of the top people-watching spots in all of NYC, there’s a never-ending parade of street musicians, performance artists, students, and tourists. The fountain, the arch, and the curves in the road, everywhere you look there's something interesting to sketch.

Joan Szalay Tavolott‎: Sketched at Washington Square Park
using ArtRage on her iPad.

DETAILS:

Photo of Jeff Levine
taken by Tyko Kihlstedt 

When:   Meet at 10 AM under the arch.  Coming late is no problem - we'll be there the entire day.

Where:  Washington Square Park.  Meeting place under the arch at 5th Avenue and Waverly Place (AKA - Washington Square North)

How:   WSP is easy to reach by subway.  The closest choices include:
-   West 4th Street - A, C, D, E, F and M Subway
-   Astor Place #6 Subway
-   Bleeker St #6 Subway
-   8th STreet NYU N, R Subway
-   Christopher - Sheridan Square #1 Subway

Lunch: 12 - Noon:  Meet again under the arch.  Bring your own or buy lunch from the many vendors and stores in the area.  We'll find a good spot to eat together.

Afternoon:  1:00 PM After lunch we're back continuing capturing Washington Square in all it's glory on a brilliant spring day

Show and Tell:  3:00 We'll walk up McDougal Street to 8th Street to the Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor, 26 W 8th St,  to share drawings, good stories and a beer or wine if you're so inclined.

NOTE:
-   If you have a folding stool or chair - bring it.

If you can’t find us 

call or text Joan (516) 510-1473

There are no fees or attendance taken. All drawing skill levels are welcome.

WEDNESDAY Nights: Sketching in Herald Square

Sketching in Herald Square

There is an Urban Sketching event that might be interesting happening on Wednesday nights until September. Unlike our usual sketch events instruction will be available provided by the Art Students League of New York.

The view is great for sketching, lots going on and plenty of interesting architecture.  When I was there last time everyone was very friendly and supportive. It’s a great end to the workday, or a sketchable start to a night out.

Limited materials are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. No experience necessary. This event is hosted by the 34th Street Partnership in conjunction with the Art Students League of New York.

The Details:

• Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
• May 3-September 27
• Herald Square Park

Weekday Urban Sketcher at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

The cherry blossoms are gone but with 52 acres at our disposal there is still plenty for us to capture in our sketchbooks. The tulips, wisteria, azaleas, lilacs are in bloom.  The trees are covered in newly emerging leaves, the lawns are lush and the specialized gardens host water features and rockeries.  Bring your lunch and a stool and pack your brightest colors for a day of sketching in one of New York's treasures. Oh, and one more thing: there is no entrance fee on Tuesdays.

Eastern Parkway Entrance

DATE: TUESDAY  MAY16, 2017

TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

                         EASTERN PARKWAY 

         NOTE:  We will meet at the Eastern Parkway Entrance 

TRANSPORTATION: 2, 3, 4 train to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum Station

Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at raylie@verizon.net. so that we know to look for you.  Looking for us? Call Raylie at 201-978-6387

NO SKETCH EVENT - This weekend.

NO SKETCH EVENT - This weekend.

I have a work commitment on Saturday and will be celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday.

If you’re around on Saturday please stop by,  I’ll be at Jerry's Palette Shop - Fine Art Supplies 111 4th Ave, in the afternoon from 2 - 5 PM.  I’ll be talking about Stillman & Birn Sketchbooks and doing demonstrations.

I hope you have a love-filled sketchable weekend.

 Weekday Urban Sketchers at Lincoln Center

In addition to the wonderful theaters and raft of performances, Lincoln Center offers a host of outdoor art experiences: The reflecting pool with Henry Moore's "Reclining Figures", The Revson Fountain in the main plaza, Damrosch Park , and the Hippo Ballerina on Broadway, to name a few

Reflecting Pool

Revson Fountain

Hippo Ballerina 

DATE: WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2017

TIME: 1030 AM  

LOCATION:  Lincoln Center 

                        Broadway and 64th Street

                      NOTE:  We will meet by the reflecting pool with the Henry Moore Sculpture between the Opera House and Symphony Hall

TRANSPORTATION: the 1 Train to 66th Street/Lincoln Center

Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at raylie@verizon.net. Looking for us? Call Raylie at 201-978-6387.

SUNDAY: Sketch the New West Side

May 7, 2017

 New York City is a work in progress

New York City is a work in progress.  Our city is a profusion of architectural styles and mixed purposes.  I went to have a closer look at the new pyramid shaped building on the west side.  It’s visually fascinating. But what’s even more interesting is the counterpoint.  Look here and there.  Everywhere you look there are interesting combinations of periods and shapes.  It’s an area that I would never have thought to sketch, but one look changed my mind.

DETAILS

The Basics:  We’ll start at 10:30 AM.  Meet at the corner of 11th Avenue (AKA West End Avenue) and West 59th Street

Lunch:  Noon.  We will dine al fresco.  Bring your own or purchase food at several locations.  Rex - 864 10th Ave  (or The Greek Kitchen-889 10th Ave, … backup to the backup =  Ousia - 629 W 57th St)

Afternoon:  1 PM - Back to sketching

Show and Tell:  3:30 PM.  Instead of Show and Tell the afternoon option is to attend Dr. Sketchy.  This month the Dr. Sketchy's modeling podium will be graced by Miss Coney Island 2016, Miss Bushwick Burlesque 2014.  Dr. Sketchy is edgy and not for the easily offended, however it presents unique sketching opportunities and is always interesting.  Located at the Flûte Bar, 205 West 54th St.  $12 in advance, $15 at the door.  They have a suggested 2 drink minimum (which is not enforced).

NOTES:
-   Bring a sketching stool or chair, it always helps for street sketching
-   If you’re driving almost all parking spots are legal on Sunday, the trick (not impossible) is finding one.

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If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

There are no fees.   All drawing skill levels are welcome.

Weekday Sketchers Visit Roosevelt Island

In the middle of the East River is Roosevelt Island, an oasis from the noise and congestion of midtown Manhattan yet only a subway ride from where you are.  Yes, we have been to Four Freedoms Park at the south end, but there is so much more to see....and sketch.

Queensboro Bridge

The Queensboro Bridge and East River Promenade:  Hopefully we will catch the blossoms on the cherry trees that ring the island, offering us interesting compositions of the pink trees against the bride and skyline.

Blackwell House: A farmstead dating from the 19th century with the 6th oldest building in NYC. which accounted for the previous name of the island. Remember Blackwell's Island?


Chapped of the Good Shepard: A small Victorian gem now in-between a series of apartment houses.

Smallpox Hospital: The ruins of a once infamous hospital.

The Lighthouse: Legend has it that this small lighthouse on the northern tip of the island was built by an inmate of the then nearby insane asylum who was afraid of an invasion by the British. '

We will use the island's free Red Busses to get from site to site.

Blackwell House

The Lighthouse

Smallpox Hospital

DATE: THURSDAY MAY 4, 2017

TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  We will meet on the East River Promenade by the Queensboro Bridge near the Tram Station.  

TRANSPORTATION:  F train to Roosevelt Island.  Exit the station and walk to the East River at the foot of the bridge.  OR take the Roosevelt Island Tram at 59th Street and 2nd Ave. Exit the Tram Station and walk to the East River. 

Bring a stool and some lunch or purchase lunch along the way.  Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel @ raylie@verizon.net. Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-979-6387