Today the NYC Urban Sketchers met at Bond Street in Manhattan. This cobblestone street is only a few blocks long but is filled with interesting views of the buildings, both old and new, restaurants, water towers, skyscrapers...and a branch of the Dick Blick art store. It was our first cold outing in a very long time, so I'm glad I was prepared with layers of clothing, fingerless gloves, and a hat just in case. I didn't wear the gloves or the hat, but when I got cold it was nice to take a break and shop in the cosy warmth of Dick Blick.
#momentsketchers
For those of you who haven't heard of Moment Sketchers, the group was started by Candace Rose Rardon, who has organized an opportunity for artists to share sketches of moments that show what we have seen or done on the first weekend of each month. She collects all the posts that have the #momentsketchers and posts them together on her blog when the weekend is over. People from all over the world take part.
There is really a contrast of old and new on Bond Street. There are some businesses that look closed alongside new shops and restaurants in the old buildings.
There is really a contrast of old and new on Bond Street. There are some businesses that look closed alongside new shops and restaurants in the old buildings.
This little spot was a below-ground cafe.
Water towers on the tops of buildings in NYC are great contrasted against some of the new construction that has gone up recently.
Bond Street had a lot of treasures to sketch today.
Wonderful watercolors Joan!!!! City scenes have always been a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteHilda, now that it is getting cooler we are all complaining. lol Thanks.
DeleteWow! you got such a lot accomplished on your day out. I really like the cafe one and the watertower - a nice look at somethings one doesn't see here. Thanks for sharing Joan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Val. That's the fun part of the city. I get to sketch things I don't see here on Long Island. It is a change from all the water views.
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