N J Sketchers at Liberty State Park June 30 

What does New Jersey have that New York doesn't?  ......Great views of the NY skyline!  

Join us for a day of sketching at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. If you have never been there you are in for a treat.  Great views of the NY skyline, up close and personal views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, open spaces, green spaces, estuaries and bird sanctuaries are just a few of the sites to sketch.  Then there are the NJ Central Railroad Terminal building, boat marinas, wildlife, salt marshes...and on and on. For more information about the park and its services, click here: https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/libertystatepark.html

Fun fact question: Is the Statue of Liberty part of NY or NJ?

Answer: NJ....her address is 1 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City.  Once there was an argument between the Mayors of NY and Jersey City.  The NY mayor insisted that the Statue was part of NY, so to prove a point the Jersey City mayor had the electricity to the island shut off since she does reside in NJ!

DATE;  THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: LIBERTY STATE PARK, JERSEY CITY

                         We will meet on the plaza between the RR Terminal and the Empty Sky memorial

NOTE:   We will sketch at the north end of the park by the RR Terminal for a while for city skyline views and then go to the southern end of the park by the Liberation Statue for views of the estuaries and Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island

DIRECTIONS: 

By Car: Check a map program for driving directions

By Pubic Transit: Check the website for ferry information or take the PATH to Exchange Place Jersey City and then the Hudson Bergen Light Rail to Liberty State Park.  

NJ Central RR Terminal

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie  Dunkel at Rayliedunkel1@gmail.com especially if using public transit from NYC to coordinate for pick up at Light Rail station.
• Looking for us? Call/text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• Entrance to the park and parking are free.  For the AM session drive to the end of Audrey Zapp Drive and park in the free parking lot near the Open Sky Memorial.  Don't park in the pay parking area for the Statue of Liberty Ferry Cruises. 
• Bring a stool, sun screen and a hat
• Bring lunch and water.  There is no food service in the park
• Bathrooms are available
• We will sketch at the north end of the park by the RR Terminal for a while for city skyline views and then go to the southern end of the park by the Liberation Statue for views of the estuaries and Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island. If you are coming late please call to check our location. 

SATURDAY - June 25 - Sketch Cuba

Colorful buildings and old cars in Havana

Join NYC Urban Sketchers for a day of sketching the people, culture and landscapes of Cuba. This beautiful and colorful country will give you much to choose from. 

Trinidad, Cuba

There are nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cuba, including the beautiful city of Trinidad. Time seems to have stopped in 1850 in this city in central Cuba that is the country’s most popular tourist destination. As the center of Cuba’s sugar trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, it is known for its well-preserved Spanish architecture. cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and live music. 

Verdant countryside near Vinales, Cuba

The town of Vinales is another UNESCO World heritage site in an agricultural region in western Cuba. It is known for one-story wooden houses with porches and for using traditional methods for growing coffee, vegetables, fruit and especially tobacco. The flat, fertile valleys of the area are dominated by a range of limestone mountains.

Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba

Perched on a promontory on the opposite side of the harbor from Old Havana, Morro Castle, is more fully known as Castillo de los Tres Reyes de Morro. It was designed by an Italian architect and dates from 1589. The fortress features a lighthouse and has long defended Havana from pirates and other invaders. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the greater Havana area. 

Galician Palace, Havana

The Galician Palace is better known as the Grand Theater of Havana. It was designed by a Belgian architect in a Baroque style and built in 1914, with funds donated by Galician immigrants. The Palace is the home of the Cuban National Ballet. 

There are no fees. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration for this virtual event is required.  Please click on the Eventbrite link below:
Sketch Cuba-inspired Tickets, Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Photo references for Sketch Cuba are below:
CUBA (site123.me)

What’s Coming Up Next
July 2 - Sketchers Holiday - Happy Independence Day
July 9 - Summer Holiday - Vacation Postcard
July 16 - Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard

Folk Dancers in Cuba

NYC Urban Sketchers is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization (EIN 84-3937060). Tax deductible donations by check may be sent to NYC Urban Sketchers, P.O. Box 1083, James A. Farley Post Office, New York, NY 10116

SATURDAY: Sketch Tompkins Square Park in the East Village

 

Tompkins Square Park sits in the middle of the East Village,  a perfect centerpiece for an eclectic neighborhood, which houses artists, radicals, fashion lovers, and those who have lived in the neighborhood for decades and witnessed its many changes.

Along with its excellent people-watching, the park has two playgrounds, a handball court, chess tables, and a basketball court.  Wildlife includes interesting bird watching, and the local black squirrels. The park contains a number of elm trees. One of these, known as the Hare Krishna Tree, for its association with the 1966 founding of the Krishna movement in the United States.

The East Village is rich in small neighborhood pocket parks and community gardens.  Each is unique.  A well known one is the 6BC Garden a block away, depending on conditions we may also opt to spend part of the afternoon portion of the day visiting this garden (TBD)

Fun Fact:  The park opened in 1834 and is named for Daniel D. Tompkins, Vice President of the United States under President James Monroe and the Governor of New York from 1807 until 1817..  (Oh!  ... that Tompkins!)

 

DETAILS

What:   We’ll be sketching Tompkins Square Park

Where:   Tompkins Square Park is bounded on the north by East 10th Street, on the east by Avenue B, on the south by East 7th Street, and on the west by Avenue A, is abutted by St. Marks Place to the west.   We’ll meet in the center of the park

When:  Start time - 10 AM.   Running late?  Come anyway - we'll be there.

How:

-   By Subway:  

1st Avenue - L train

8th Street - N, Q, R, and W trains

Astor Place -  6 train

2nd Avenue - F train 

(see map below).

Lunch:  We'll break at 12:30 PM.   Bring your own food and drink or rely on vendors.

Afternoon:  1:30 PM  Back to sketching.  

Show and Tell:  3:00 PM - Location to be determined.  We’ll share stories from the day, show our artwork and talk about the things artists talk about when they’re together.

NOTE:

-     Bring a hat.    

-      Bring a stool if you have one, it gives you more options. (although there are many table and chairs there)

click to enlarge

If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

There are no fees.   All drawing skill levels are welcome.

 Weekday Sketchers Meeting at St. Lukes 

CANCELED

The forecast for Wednesday is rain, rain and more rain. 

 The Weekday Sketchers event at St. Luke's in the Field is CANCELED.  We will schedule the event again later in the summer.

Join us for our Famous First Annual Picnic Summer Celebration

 

Welcome to the NYC Urban Sketchers 

Famous First Annual Picnic Summer Celebration

Sunday - July 10th

It doesn’t feel right to call this our holiday party, since the winter holiday season is long gone.  We’ve waited to have a big get together until it was summer and we could be outdoors.  

The Queens Botanical Garden is a real gem.  The 39-acre site features rose, bee, herb, wedding, and perennial gardens; an arboretum; and an art gallery.

 It’s such a lovely spot, and the QBG seems to love the idea that artists would come to their oasis to capture the beauty of the surroundings.   

We’ve also rented a gorgeous indoor space, so,  no matter what weather, we will be able to sketch together.   We have loads of surprises for you including free art supplies, sweets, drinks, a Silent Auction with really cool items as well as and the opportunity to bid on some unique art related objects that you’ll love.

There is a $10 registration fee that includes admission to the gardens.  Bring your own lunch, we’re supplying desert.

DETAILS

What:   NYC Urban Sketchers First Annual Picnic Summer Celebration

Where:   The Queens Botanical Gardens - 43-50 Main St, Queens.  

When:   Get there at 10 AM to enjoy the full day.  Sleeping late?  Come anyway - we’ll be there.

How:  Click this link for directions:   

(Please note parking is $10 and is not covered by the Eventbrite fee)

Last Step:  To register, click this link to our Eventbrite page

FRIDAY: WESTCHESTER Sketchers at the Village of Larchmont

Larchmont Library

The Village of Larchmont is a 1.1 square mile area just north of NYC, and towards the southeastern section of Westchester County. Known for its tree-lined streets and easy access to the Long Island Sound shore, Larchmont is a walkable town with a friendly village atmosphere. It has been ranked among the best places in the nation to live. We will be sketching the charming neighborhood along Larchmont Avenue. Here you will find the Larchmont Library, the Village Hall and Firehouse, Saint Augustine Church, stately homes, as well as beautiful trees and flowers. The storefronts on nearby Post Road are also an option for your sketches.

Larchmont Village Hall and Firehouse

DETAILS:

DATE: FRIDAY, June 24, 2022

START TIME: 10:30 AM.   

LOCATION: Village of Larchmont 

Meet in front of the Larchmont Library, 121 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 (914) 834-2281

DIRECTIONS: https://www.larchmontlibrary.org/about/directions/ 

By TRAIN (From Grand Central Terminal, NYC):
Take the Metro-North New Haven line to the Larchmont Station.  The Library is less than a mile walk from the Larchmont station.  (Walk on Chatsworth until you reach the Post Road. Turn right. Larchmont Avenue is your next left and the Library is the second building on your left across the street from the Firehouse).  If you need a ride from the Station, please call Marianne (914) 355-6507 to arrange for pick-up.

LUNCH: 1:00 PM Bring your own or purchase from local shops on Post Road.

SHOW and TELL: After lunch.  This is the social part of our day where we share our drawings, tips, and stories. It is a time not to be missed. 

NOTES:

• Restrooms in the Library.
• Metered parking along Larchmont Avenue or find free parking on side streets. 
• Bring a stool if you have one. 

Please RSVP to Cathy (cathygutterman@verizon.net). 

Looking for us?
Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507.

There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome. 

Weekday Sketchers at St. Luke in the Field

Garden at St Luke in the Fields

A city garden is a very special place: It offers respite from the hubbub of the city with green leaves and and colorful flowers away from the brick and concrete.  There are many hidden gardens in the city, both public and private and one of the nicest is the garden at St. Luck in the Field on Hudson Street just below Christopher Street. 

Step into the garden. Focus up close on the beautiful flowers or zoom back a bit and frame the people sitting on the benches among foliage. Walk around the property and take in the old architecture and  stained glass.  No matter what you choose it will be lovely. 

Gardens at St Luke in the Fields 

For  information about the gardens, click here: https://stlukeinthefields.org/about/gardens/

Still want more? After lunch walk around the neighborhood with its19th century row houses, gardens and tree lined streets 

West Village Town Houses

Or stroll over to Christopher Street Pier for great views of the Hudson River and wonderful opportunity to sketch the people lounging on the lawns or strolling along the walkway. Or broaden your view and sketch  t
he boats on the river. 

Christopher St Pier

DATE: WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2022

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: ST. LUKE IN THE FIELD

                       Hudson St near the corner of Barrow Street

TRANSPORTATION: 1 to Christopher Street 

Garden Entrance

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Alan Wernicke at alanwernicke@yahoo.com
• Looking for us? Call Alan at 917 685 5748
• There are benches in the garden but a stool will offer you more options for sketching
• Bring lunch or purchase it from the food outlets in the neighborhood.
• Bathrooms are available in the church
• Optional afternoon sketching in the West Village or on the Christopher Street Pier