The Patchogue Sketch Club is getting ready to start our project for Arts on Terry. We will be doing lettering using the Medieval alphabet that often includes Medieval creatures along with the letter. This week we did a little practice from some reference sources.
The dunes along Smith Point Beach are always a good subject, especially with the Ranger Station included. It has a great view and often they offer lessons to the public about things related to Fire Island and the seashore.
We are lucky to have so many nice water views over the Great South Bay. This was sketched from one of the town beaches in Islip that are on the mainland. This is one of the bridges that crosses the bay to Robert Moses Park which is on Fire Island.
There are so many houses in nearby Bellport that call to be sketched. The spring greens are in full swing on the trees and grasses. I could be happy sitting on that chair on the porch. How about you?
I need to check the progress of the trees at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum a little more often. When I stopped there this past week I found that the star magnolia tree was already starting to bloom. I'm sure that by my next visit it will be in full bloom or already past peak. This was done on a piece of Strathmore toned paper. I used white gouache on the blossoms.
I love looking at the shapes of trees from the directions and turns of the trunks to the leaves and smaller branches. These I found locally in Sayville.
The marsh area contrasted with the sky along Brown's River is usually a nice view. Often there is a boat docked too. It would be a shame not to document it, right?
