Last Saturday the NYC Urban Sketchers got special permission to sketch at Hearst Tower. It is an ultra modern tower built on top of an existing building that was commissioned by William Randolph Hearst. We were allowed in the lobby levels which had wonderful views of the neighborhood peeking out between the modern beams that grace the structure.
This is a view through the beams to the outside buildings...with one of our sketchers in the foreground.
From one of the balconies in the lobby there was a great view of a brownstone down on the street.
I had a little time left so I did a quick sketch of the interior beams and hanging tapestries.
How long does did it take you to do the two with all the windows?
ReplyDeleteIt boggles my mind to think you can do sketches as complex, scale wise, as these in a short time. On the first one with the sketcher in the foreground - is that another sketcher in the building opposite? Sorry about the questions, Joan dear, but I am intrigued.
Julie, I think the first one took me about an hour and a half, but the second interior one was really quick...maybe a half hour. No that isn't another sketcher. There were these odd ornamental pieces adorning the base of the building. The base is a building that was there previously. I'll have to look for a photo of it and post what the whole thing looks like from the outside. It is an interesting place.
DeleteWhat a cool sketching opp this was, especially in winter when it's hard to come up with interesting indoor places to meet. Great sketches, Joan!
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We lucked out, Tina, because one of our members works in the building and was able to get permission for us to be there. Everyone else has to go through security to get into the building. We are hoping to go back.
DeleteJust amazing, I go with Julie on the questions. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo!
DeleteThese are amazing sketches Joan! I don't know how you do them so quickly!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I've been doing them now for so long and I've gotten a lot faster. lol Thanks, Hilda.
DeleteHow very cool! Love the stairs in the second piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Val. I debated between the brownstone or the Chinese place that was two doors away. It had a lot of activity but I was afraid something would come along and block the view. lol That happens a lot.
DeleteThese are fantastic architectural pieces.
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