Patchogue Farmers Market

Patchogue Farmers Market has started for the season. It takes place on Sundays at the Patchogue Train Station. I stopped to visit a friend, Linda Lee, who was selling her artwork (some paintings and a lot of cards). It was nice to see that the market had improved tremendously since I had been there last...much bigger and better. Entertainment was provided by Dan Corozza, a local singer-songwriter. In the center of the market they provided some covered tables which gave me a spot out of the sun to sit and sketch. 

My second setch was done of the booth from the Golden Acres organic Farm. Their produce looked nice and fres and they had some customers. I sat by the corner of the market in the shade of the trees to sketch. The organizers of the market stopped by and were very welcoming and happy to see me sketching there. They assured me I would be welcome any time.

Northport Charm

I enjoy going up to Northport. There are some great old homes and businesses along Main Street leading to the harbor. This one caught my eye. It was a hot, sunny day but my friend, Suzala and I found some shade in front of the Northport Fire Department.

When we finished the first painting we walked down to the harbor. There was a great view across the harbor to what must have been a sailing club of some sort on the other side. I love the flying flags.

Smith Point Beach

 There is a memorial at Smith Point Park to TWA Flight 800 that exploded and crashed into the ocean near Smith Point Beach in 1996. It is a beautiful memorial with wonderful plants and flowers. I've sketched there many times and did so recently. These beautiful irises were clustered together near one of the walls. The dunes and the ocean are beyond this area.

While I was there I sat up near the concession stand area and sketchcd a few people down on the sand.

The Sayville Grange

The small buildings at The Sayville Grange need some repairs, but apparently the town doesn't have money in their budget for repairs...although the gazebo on the property was just replaced with a new one that is nearly double the size of the original one. I've sketched this building many times in the past. It was done in the Venice sketchbook. As you can see the pages work a lot better with the watercolor ground on them. I'll have to cover another group of pages soon. 

Digital Beach Sketch

I did this digital sketch down by the beach in Sayville. These three ladies had a front row spot to watch the water. I had a hard time using Procreate in the sun on my iPad. There is such a glare and the colors and work don't look correct in the sun. It is sort of like seeing what is on your phone in the sunshine. 

Weathered

Most of the houses in Sayville have been updated, especially after the storms that have battered the area in the past. This house still looks a little worn and weathered and is right near the beach. I think it needs a little TLC. 

Garden View

My plein air group visited the Peconic River Herb Farm in Calverton recently. I can always find an interesting view with the small buildings and structures they have on the property.