Very good timing too. Jesse Richards hosts the most fabulous sketching group in Manhattan - the Central Park Sketching Group. http://www.meetup.com/sketching/
Today he took us to the Bramble in Central Park. There were a little under 50 of us there. It was nice and shady with beautiful views of the lake and the New York City skyline. Everybody chose their favorite sketching spots. It was so good to get out again and sketch.
Here are some of mine.
All these are graphite pencil on 3"x5" white bond.
1. An overpass arch - it looked like an aqueduct. I like architecture. There's something about perspective and straight lines that draw me in.
2. The skyline of Central Park South (I think). This one was a bit tougher. I just noticed that this area has a large preponderance of eraser head buildings, especially in the South. It must be the 60s architecture.
3. Bethesda Fountain. I've done this one so many times but never the whole chaotic scene. I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out.
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I love these sketches! They are so full of life, as is your description of a return to tolerable temperatures and the opportunity to go to the sketching meetup.
Each one is unique - the subject matter and lines corresponding with the arches, eraser top buildings and sculpture (the full chaotic scene as you say).
I'm so glad you had the chance to get out there and join in the fun with atmospheric compliance.
As always, I love the combination of your words and your drawings. Best wishes!
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