Work neighborhood

A couple of weeks ago, I sketched the back corner and the front corner view of this building next door to our office during my lunch break.  After rotating myself a little to my right, this view of the building across the street against the perimeter fencing of our office area.  I made the initial sketch on July 3rd and continued it on July 6 - 8 until I considered it done.  I hope to be able to capture the next scene after this.

   

Red's Garage

I had 10 minutes to sketch Tuesday morning before going in to office.  This automotive and truck center across from our building seem a good subject.  Between the truck and the car, it was enough to make a scene out of it.

Poppy's Cafe Outside Dining

Now that it is summer, the city of Rye made a stretch of Purchase Street in downtown area more pedestrian and business friendly by converting the parking spaces in front of restaurants as extended outdoor dining areas.  This to help with the observance of proper safe distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.  A bench across from the Poppy's Cafe gave me a nice view of these diners last Sunday.

The Christ’s Church of Rye

Finally got to sketch this beautiful Christ's Church of Rye, NY last weekend.  I took careful measurements to make sure the whole scene fit right on my sketchbook.  Easier said than done because I got lost many times.  Example, the apex was adjusted a few times. Didn’t mind to hatch the grass blade details and the foliage but then it felt like I was pushing it too much.  It was time to walk away from it and consider it done.  

Lyndhurst Mansion

On this Fourth of July holiday, we made a visit to the Lyndhurst Mansion and park to have a picnic and do a little sketching.  Although all the buildings were closed due to COVID-19, there were a lot of park visitors enjoying this gorgeous day like us.  We found a park bench in front of the mansion and it was there that I plotted my lines to get a sketch of this Gothic Revival country house.

The East view from work

It was a bit drizzling when I got out of work but our covered parking lot section was a good spot to capture this view.  I actually panned my gaze right to left of this section of Midland Avenue before settling on this two level family house.  My hunch was to get a somewhat finished sketch before heading home and I thought I got what I wanted.  Finished fine tuning the sketch at home.

Lunch break sketches

At lunch last week, I sketched the rear side of this building adjacent to work.  Of course, the front corner of the building was the next project.  I was intrigued by the many lines and texture of the scene before me.  I started one yesterday and added a few more details today to complete the scene.