Last week my friend, Lin, was visiting NY for a few days from her home in North Carolina. She had a spare day to come out sketching with me and our friend, Susan. Susan suggested taking her up to Setauket. Lin was originally from Long Island but now only gets here to visit once a year or so. She hadn't ever been to Setauket. This is one of two bridges at Frank Melville Park. Behind this particular bridge is a grist mill and an estuary that goes out to the bay. It is a really pretty spot to paint and sketch.
Next we went off to lunch...but didn't sketch it. We were too busy talking and catching up on things.
Lin wanted to put her feet in the Atlantic but the best we could do for her was to take her to a small beach in Stony Brook harbor. We sat in the shade and painted the view there.
Here are Lin and Susan sketching from the shade of the trees in Setauket.
Looks like you all had loads of fun. Love these sketch/paintings.
ReplyDeleteThe Setauket sketch has a lot of rich texture that adds depth... well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings. I love the first one. Looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteJoan, I think both of these sketches are just stunningly beautiful. I can almost feel myself in your shoes, though I'd not have managed such gorgeous paintings!
ReplyDeleteDear Joan - lovely sketches my friend. So happy Lin and Susan joined you too. I bet you had lots of fun catching up. Hope you have a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cris, Tina, Carol, Sherry, and Debby! It is always fun painting and sketching with friends.
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