New York Sketches
I still try to do occasional sketches of Manhattan, as if I am a tourist in my own town. While waiting to meet my daughter and grandson one rainy day this month, I sketched the National Academy of Art - which is just north of the Guggenheim Museum on 5th Ave. I also did my first sketch of the Status of Liberty - from a poster - using a Juniper Green watercolor pencil. The head and the uplifted arm had to be redrawn.
Comments
Oh what a great idea, Shirley! Why does it take 'being a tourist' for us to see the wonder all around us?! But it does seem to, doesn't it. I can't imagine what someone else might find in my own backyard to sketch that I overlook day after day! I LOVE the academy and the statue of Liberty! SUPEr job on these! And I"m looking forward to seeing NY again thru your eyes! Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: lin | October 13, 2007 9:51 PM
These are two great sketches Shirley. You've done a wonderful job on the academy of art museum and your statue looks so formidable!I also like your lantern on the previous post..very well done!
Ronell
Posted by: Africantapestry | October 14, 2007 5:07 AM
I really like the idea of sketching your own town. Great drawing!
Posted by: Eva | October 14, 2007 8:49 AM
What a great idea - to sketch your hometown as if you are a tourist. These drawings are great!
Posted by: Lynn | October 14, 2007 2:27 PM
Wonderful sketches, Shirley. I once went to a student show at the National Academy of Art, and I really loved that a lot of the students were over fifty. You are making me homesick here.
Posted by: Casey | October 15, 2007 1:13 PM
I adore your architectural studies - Great work
Posted by: sandy | October 15, 2007 1:41 PM
Very nicely done. I love the statue in that green pencil. Perfect. Your lines on the museum are so clean.
Posted by: Sherie | April 23, 2008 10:34 PM