"Travel Sketchbook" Manhattan
One of my goals for 2007 is to sketch in my own city as if I were on an exotic vacation. Manhattan is so large and so varied, from neighborhood to neighborhood, that I will never tire of the scenes. This is one apartment building on 5th Ave - in the 80s - as seen looking Southeast through foliage in Central Park. I think these are terraces associated with the penthouse(s), but the roof watertank is also probably housed in one of these structures.
Comments
what a clever lady...wish I could draw like that - you make it look so easy!
Posted by: liz milton | August 12, 2007 4:35 PM
Oh, this is my goal too but I have to pluck up courage! I'd love to see your drawings but for some reason they haven't been opening for me for a few weeks now.
Posted by: Felicity | August 13, 2007 3:00 AM
SUPERB!!! And it's so neat to see Manhattan thru your eyes, Shirley!
Posted by: lin | August 13, 2007 12:34 PM
I am looking forward to your sketches of NYC. When I lived
in New York in the '50's I spent a lot of time just
walking through different neighborhoods, enjoying the
variety of scenes and people. I lacked your courage to
capture it in a sketchbook and wish I had one now.
Posted by: Annie | August 14, 2007 1:00 AM
This is wonderful - I hope you keep going with this series!
Posted by: Casey | August 14, 2007 10:30 AM
Shirley, do you have an email? How long have you been painting? Can a person learn in their 30s?
Posted by: Crystal Trojcak | August 14, 2007 11:32 PM
Good job! This will be fun to watch!
Posted by: Tami | August 15, 2007 10:26 AM
This is lovely!
Posted by: Mariana | August 19, 2007 9:51 AM
Shirley, you've done so many great sketches, since I've dropped by the last time, quite a while ago...they're varied and well done, I enjoy them all and I think your series on your own surroundings is great...keep going.
and then...thank you for the birthday wishes...wonderful to be feeling so special that one day of the year!
Ronell
Posted by: ronell | August 20, 2007 8:37 AM
Yes Shirley, a wonderful endeavor, if only I could join you regularly - ahhhh. Keep them coming.
Posted by: Sandy | August 20, 2007 4:14 PM
A lovely perspective - it must be strong to have a reservoir built in.
Posted by: alison | August 24, 2007 12:54 AM