image c/o Luis Bustamante
Our second annual summer sketch crawl was a wonderful event, complemented by perfect sketching weather. We began with six sketchers, and were joined by colleagues along the route. Our first destination was towards the water, and at each stop, we sketched for about a half hour.
Stop 1: 1 Center Place
image c/o Carol Hsiung
For me, sketching is very personal in the way that each individual observes the world around them. Sometimes the most difficult part is simply finding what to sketch. I am always inspired to find a view that elicits some kind of narrative, and was intrigued by the "two views" through the arches of an open portico at our first stop, 1 Center Street. We found a comfortable spot against a wall in the shade to sit quietly and record our thoughts.
Oftentimes, my technique is based on contour edged lines that define and form, such as the lines between two buildings. The lines that anchor the sketch help the image come to life. I never use guides to block out my view, but instead I allow my line to lead and grow as it will. If I make a mistake with the proportions of the image, I accentuate with white space or use black ink to better integrate my lines into the composition.
Stop 2: Intersection of William and Beekman Streets
Stop 3: Fulton Street
Stop 4: Pier 15
We ended our sketch crawl outside of the pier, enjoying views of the East River and sharing our sketches, techniques, and reflections of the day. Winding down a work week on a Friday night in the "sketch zone" couldn't have felt any better. It was a great opportunity to meet new colleagues and bond over our love of hand drawing, at once therapeutic and invigorating.
Stay tuned for more sketches.
(left to right) Emily Scott, Carol Hsiung, Luis Bustamante, Melanie Silver, Alex Ayala, TJ Reeves, Iva Zoretic, Rachel Hillery, Austin Sakong
Stop 1: 1 Center Place
image c/o Carol HsiungFor me, sketching is very personal in the way that each individual observes the world around them. Sometimes the most difficult part is simply finding what to sketch. I am always inspired to find a view that elicits some kind of narrative, and was intrigued by the "two views" through the arches of an open portico at our first stop, 1 Center Street. We found a comfortable spot against a wall in the shade to sit quietly and record our thoughts.
Oftentimes, my technique is based on contour edged lines that define and form, such as the lines between two buildings. The lines that anchor the sketch help the image come to life. I never use guides to block out my view, but instead I allow my line to lead and grow as it will. If I make a mistake with the proportions of the image, I accentuate with white space or use black ink to better integrate my lines into the composition.
Stop 2: Intersection of William and Beekman Streets
Stop 3: Fulton Street
Stop 4: Pier 15
We ended our sketch crawl outside of the pier, enjoying views of the East River and sharing our sketches, techniques, and reflections of the day. Winding down a work week on a Friday night in the "sketch zone" couldn't have felt any better. It was a great opportunity to meet new colleagues and bond over our love of hand drawing, at once therapeutic and invigorating.
Stay tuned for more sketches.
(left to right) Emily Scott, Carol Hsiung, Luis Bustamante, Melanie Silver, Alex Ayala, TJ Reeves, Iva Zoretic, Rachel Hillery, Austin Sakong