Patchogue Farmers Market

 I enjoy going to local farmers markets to see the different items they have and find things to sketch. This was my second visit to the Patchogue Farmers Market this summer. It is at the Long Island Railroad Station in Patchogue. It is set up nicely and has some tables in the center that are shaded and perfect for sitting and sketching.

I was sitting at a table planning to sketch a floral display across from me when I noticed that in the other direction there was a woman holding a pilates class. Yasmine from @flowhausbyyaz and two students were doing all kinds of stretches that made me ache just watching. I sketched a few of the poses. When they were done I met Yasmine and one of the students. They were so nice.

In the opposite direction Peach & Bloom had a lovely booth. I loved the idea of a bouquet bar. I stopped to show the vendors my sketch and they loved it. They were really so nice.

South Shore Farm Stand

The South Shore Farmstand recently relocated to Bayport from Oakdale. The building looks larger and I hope their business does much better in this location. I didn't get a chance to go inside after my sketch but I will go soon. I've seen their ads and it looks like they have a lot more merchandise. 

The Shed

 Right along Main Street in West Sayville is The Shed, a restaurant in West Sayville with a large oudoor seating area. The umbrellas over the picnic tables give a peaceful feel to the place.

Lazy Bunny Ukulele Band

Summer had officially started with a concert by the Lazy Bunny Ukulele Band held at the Common Ground Park in Sayville. The band is really entertaining and by the end of the evening there were quite a few people up dancing. I enjoyed the show with the other members of the Patchogue Sketch Club. 

Continuous Line Fun

I did this continuous line sketch by the pool with Procreate.  It seems much easier to do a continuous line on paper rather than an iPad. It just doesn't have the same feel to it. I added color which made the sketch a bit clearer...my water bottle, sunglasses and my beach bag.

Lavender Field

 My plein air group was scheduled to paint at Lavender By the Bay in Manorville again, but the weather wasn't good. I gave it another attempt, again from my mobile studio, but I was the only member who showed up. There was a small patch of yellow and red flowers in the field which was a different contrast.

Strawberry Jam

During our heat wave it was good to find items inside that I could sketch. This fit a Creative Spark Scavenger Hunt item too...something sweet.