I don't usually go in and meet the NYC Urban Sketchers during the week, but my friend, Wendy (from Australia) and I wanted to sketch in Central Park, especially at Bethesda Fountain. It is a lively spot with beautiful scenery, lots of people, and usually music.
Wendy and I selected the fountain for our first sketch. Here is my sketch.
Here are Wendy and Toi sketching.
Then I did a sketch of the staircase and some of the flowers in bloom.
Here are Wendy and I together by the fountain.
Wendy did some great sketches too. If you would like to see more of Wendy's work, here is a link: http://wendybarrettpainting.blogspot.com
Wendy has also written a book about her challenge to return to sketching and painting. I think most of you would enjoy reading it. The book is available on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Grabbing-Muse-Throat-Wendy-Barrett/dp/0994366000/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1463177376&sr=8-8&keywords=wendy+barrett
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| Fountain sketch by Wendy Barrett. |
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| Fountain sketch by Wendy Barrett. After lunch I did a sketch of some of the people sitting on the edge of the fountain.  It was a great day to be in Central Park, especially with friends. It was a lot of fun spending time with Wendy while she was here. She leaves tomorrow morning for Massachusetts and will be meeting up one afternoon with another blogging artist friend of ours, Michael Perchard. |
All your sketches are always beautiful Joan. Particularly like the first's composition and colour palette.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laura. This is such a great place to sketch.
DeleteWhat fabulous sketches both of you did at Central Park. I especially like the ones focused on the fountain (you sure pick some tough subjects). A wonderful meeting with a blogging friend!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to meet Wendy after following her blog for so long. Thanks for your comments!
DeleteI have enjoyed seeing all of these from Wendy's visit. Your fountain is wonderful, those fresh greens. And I agree with Val, Tough. But so wonderful! Heading to Wendy's site ow :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheila! I hope you enjoy visiting Wendy's blog too.
DeleteI just love your Bethesda fountain sketch. It's fab!!! Thanks for sharing some of Wendy's work. I'll check out her blog.
ReplyDeleteI just love your Bethesda fountain sketch. It's fab!!! Thanks for sharing some of Wendy's work. I'll check out her blog.
ReplyDeleteI had to come back to look at your fountain again. I really love the way you've painted it and how you painted the water. (or rather painted around the water.)
ReplyDeleteI had to come back to look at your fountain again. I really love the way you've painted it and how you painted the water. (or rather painted around the water.)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol. I used a blue-grey watercolor to mark where the water should be so I wouldn't forget to leave room for it. That is such a great place to sketch. I hope you enjoyed Wendy's blog.
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