The Groovy Smoothie

I stopped at the Sayville Farmers Market on Sunday to sketch and shop. The forecast was for rain so I sketched this view from my mobile studio. It had just started spritzing when I finished but I scooted out to get some frest veggies. About an hour later the spritzing changed to heavy rain with thunder and lighting which lasted most of the afternoon. I always feel sorry for outdoor vemdors who have to pack up quickly when rain hits. (We've experienced that a few times.) Luckily the Groovy Smoothie truck didn't have a lot to pack up and could get out of the rain fairly quickly. 

Bellport Street Scene

Yes, this is a similar view to yesterday's post. It was painted along Bellport Lane looking toward South Country Road. I am participating in the South Bay Art Association's Plein Air Event again this year. The artwork will be on display on Bellport Day on July 25. The participants have about a week and a half to paint in the designated area and select one piece to enter into our exhibit. I the show is juried and prizes are awarded to the winners. So far I've painted 2 possible entries but I'm fairly sure this is the one I will put in the show. 

Bellport Street Corner

This ink and wash sketch was also done for the Creative Spark Scavenger Hunt. The prompt was a street. 

Scavenger Hunt Items

Here are a few sketched done for the Creative Spark Scavenger Hunts, 

A gate

Ceramic & Metal

 

A Knight in the Garden

My plein air group met at a private garden in West Sayville recently. We've painted there before but they often have new interesting items tucked among their flowers and trees. This time there was a suit of armor by one of the trellises. I knew I had to paint it. Someone was getting rid of it and offered it to the homeowner, Tom who worked on it to make it stable for the outdoors and then placed it in their garden. He was thrilled that one of us selected the suit of armor for a painting. 

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.