One day last week I called my friend and asked her if she wanted to meet me at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. We started near the walled garden. I painted the tea house from outside the garden. Suzala painted the view inside the garden. This was done on khadi paper.
Watercolors by Joan 2
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
Islip Sea Fest
Last Sunday I saw a ad for the Islip Sea Fest that was taking place at the Bay Shore Marina. I figured I could find something there to sketch. I was quite disappointed that there were very few vendors and just a handful of food trucks. I figured I would walk around once and then probably leave...but then I heard music. I walked over and a group called 70s Rock Parade was playing...and they were good! In front of the stage they had chairs set up, so I sat myself down and took out my sketchbook.
I started with the middle singer who reminded me of Rod Stewart a bit. While they were singing they mentioned that they were going to be there for the entire day. That meant I would be able to sketch the whole group. People were up dancing and having a good time. I sat there sketching and listening to the music for about 3 hours. I probably would have stayed longer but I really needed to use the restroom and I knew once I got up my seat would be taken immediately. I did get up when the band took one of its breaks, and stopped to show the group the sketch. They loved it and were amazed that I could sketch them while they performed. They wanted me to pose for pictures with them showing the sketch. I also let them take photos of it. It is always fun when people appreciate my artwork.
I decided I couldn't leave without having some seafood, so I went over to the raw clams booth...yummy. On the way out I decided to sketch one of the food trucks. It was a cute truck, but didn't have a sign with the name of the truck or any big sign telling what they were selling. It looked like hot dogs and burgers, but they definitely lacked any advertising. lol
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Coffee Anyone?
There are several coffee shops in Bellport and Bellport General is one of them. I haven't tried their coffee and I haven't been inside...yet.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Lifeguard Shack
There is a great lifeguard area at Field 5 at Robert Moses State Park. The building is fun and so is their sculpture garden filled with treasures.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Sayville Beach
I've sat down by Sayville Beach and sketched this view many times. This time I used my iPad and Procreate.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Printing Project Part 1
Every year for the last few years the Patchogue Sketch Club has taken part in an outdoor festival called Arts on Terry. We always do a group project. This year we are doing a printing project. Each of the members carved a plate of something having to do with under the sea. We have printed the plates together on fabric. The first ones were done with blue ink on an orangy fabric.
Here is my lobster plate ready for printing.
Janet's seahorse. |
Marianne's scuba cat. |
Rosanne's underwater scene. |
Laurie's fish. |
Casey's koi. |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Manor House and More
This is part of the manor house at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale. I was planning to join my plein air group around the other side of the house, but when I saw this view I knew I was going to paint it. I joined the other ladies for lunch instead.