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Merry Christmas – Chatham Light

December 25, 2021waynejacquesLeave a comment

The Chatham Lighthouse is all decked out for the holidays.

Considered the iconic landmark of the town, the Chatham Light stands 48 feet tall and 80 feet above sea level overlooking the infamous Chatham Bar. It is one of the few lighthouses in America that still operates 24 hours a day.

The Chatham Light is an operational lighthouse under the US Coast Guard.

The Chatham Light was originally a pair of lighthouses, called the “Twin Lights”, and this site was just one of three lighthouse locations in Chatham – the others being the Stage Harbor Light, and the Monomoy Light. More history below.

Faber-Castell Art pens and Holbein Watercolors in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook. Sketched in Studio

Persimmons

December 24, 2021December 25, 2021waynejacquesLeave a comment

I am not sure if I have ever tried a Persimmon. They look so good, I will have to try them.

Even though some varieties of persimmons look just like small tomatoes, they’re actually a type of berry They grow on fruit trees and, depending on the variety, can range in color from light orange to dark reddish-orange. Persimmons are in season in mid-fall to early winter.

Holbein Watercolors in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook. Sketched in Studio.

Japanese Lantern

December 17, 2021December 25, 2021waynejacquesLeave a comment

This japanese Lantern is about 8 feet tall and rests on a granite stone at the edge of the Swam Pond in Boston Public Garden. A beautiful early winter day in Boston. A cold wind is in the air and people are out walking and enjoying the sunshine.

Faber-Castell Art pen in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook. Sketched on site

Boston Public Garden

December 16, 2021December 25, 2021waynejacquesLeave a comment

A beautiful early winter day in Boston. A cold wind is in the air and people are out walking and enjoying the sunshine.

Faber-Castell Art pens and Holbein Watercolors in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook. Sketched on site

Maple Leaves

October 26, 2020waynejacquesLeave a comment

Fall is nearing the end as the weather is turning cooler. The beautiful colors of Maples leaves in our front yard in ranges of orange and red.

Faber-Castell Art pens and Holbein Watercolors in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook.

Company of the Cauldron

September 15, 2018waynejacques2 Comments

Early morning sketch in Nantucket, sitting in The Bean coffee shop looking out the window. Beautiful island and the best time of year.

Faber-Castell Art pens and Holbein Watercolors in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook.

Cromartie Gallery

September 14, 2018waynejacques2 Comments

Nantucket in the fall.

Essex House, NYC

June 23, 2018waynejacquesLeave a comment

Another quick sketch during the Urban Sketching Workshop at the AIA. Ink and watercolor detail sketch of the rooftop sign at the Essex House on the edge of Central Park, New York City.

Pilot Namiki fountain pen with Noodlers black ink and Holbein watercolor highlights in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook.

Dairy Barn, Central Park

June 23, 2018waynejacquesLeave a comment

One of many quick sketches during an Urban Sketching Workshop at the AIA. Ink and watercolor detail sketch on Central Park, New York City.

Pilot Namiki fountain pen with Noodlers black ink and Holbein watercolor highlights in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook

More Construction

June 22, 2018waynejacques2 Comments

Another quick sketch during a break at the AIA. The ever expanding skyline of New York City. A really cool cantilevered balcony about 40 stories up. Hudson Yards.

Pilot Namiki fountain pen with Noodlers black ink and Holbein watercolor highlights in a Stillman and Burn Beta Sketchbook.

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