Sketching Bethesda Fountain at Central Park

Sketching at Bethesda Fountain. Central Park, New York.

Lately I've been going to Central Park in the early mornings and late afternoons with my sketch book and lawn chair to draw. Drawing has been a big passion of mine. I love to draw. What I like best about drawing is the fast results. I can quickly grab a few materials and set up anywhere in Central park and do a quick study sketch. I can move around at one location and create several studies for future paintings, then quickly pack up and go for a walk and look for new locations to sketch. 

Here's a spot I've been wanting to draw for along time at Central Park. The Bethesda Fountain. Great place and a popular location in the city. It's so beautiful.  Sketching here is challenging: lots of perspective drawing with the landscape and structures. I'll be back to this spot soon with easel and canvas.

Plein-Air Painting Central Park Dalehead Arch

Plein-air painting Dalehead Arch, Central Park, New York City.

One of my favorite spots in New York City is painting at Central Park. I did this last summer almost everyday and I loved it.  What I like best is that there are many spots to paint. You can almost set up anywhere to paint a scene and there's a lot of shade from trees.

When I visit Central Park to paint, I'm able to relax and just paint. People walking, biking, picnicking, and all the open space, trees and scenery just makes a nice peaceful environment. I'm looking forward to going back to finish this piece.

Plein Air Painting in Lower Manhattan

Plein-Air Painting in Lower Manhattan, Battery Park, 13x50, oil on Canvas

I've been wanting to paint at this location for a while. Located in lower Manhattan, Battery Park. This is a nice area; they have a bike path and a wide pedestrian path. I found a good spot.  

I'm fascinated with these new construction buildings in the city. There are so many new buildings going up. I took a long canvas with me, 13x50. I need to create longer ones. I'm looking forward to going back out soon. Keep an eye out for me.

Fourth of July Painting in Manhattan

4th of July, Plein-Air Painting in Lower Manhattan, Oil on Canvas

I had a nice Fourth of July. I spent a cool afternoon painting a cityscape scene I've been wanting to visit for a long time. Located in lower Manhattan. I found a nice spot with low people traffic. It's located on the corner of Park and Broadway, next to City Hall. I like that section of downtown. It's not far from Wall Street and Brooklyn Bridge.