stillman and birn – Page 46 – A SKETCHBOOK ODYSSEY

Eddy Homestead

April 11, 2015April 12, 2015waynejacques1 Comment

My relatives from another era. My parents traced our genealogy back to the Eddy family that were among the passengers in the “Handmaid” that landed in Plymouth on October 29, 1630 (only 10 years after the pilgrims of 1620) Middleboro, in common with other towns in the Old Colony, can boast of men in the nation’s formative years who contributed greatly to the growth of America by their industrious, pioneering spirit. Various sections of town are still known by the names of these early settlers. This is true of the section in East Middleboro known as Eddyville. Of primary interest to Middleboro is the knowledge that he is listed as one of the first purchasers of land from the Indians. This was the so-called Twenty-six Men’s Purchase in 1661. This is the old barn on the Eddy Homestead done in Faber-Castell Pitt pens in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.

“The guitar is a miniature orchestra in itself.” – Ludwig van Beethoven

April 10, 2015April 11, 2015waynejacques1 Comment

This is my 100th consecutive post, a great milestone with many more to continue. This wonderful guitar was hung on the wall at the British Beer Company in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The guitar was made for the Bass Beer Company and was adorned with the British Union Jack. Fun venue and great beers. Utrecht Watercolors, pen and ink in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.

Betsy

April 8, 2015April 9, 2015waynejacques1 Comment

A tugboat (tug) is a boat that maneuvers vessels by pushing or towing them. Tugs move vessels that either should not move themselves, such as ships in a crowded harbor or a narrow canal,or those that cannot move by themselves, such as barges and disabled ships. Tugboats are powerful for their size and strongly built. Betsy is a tug located in the harbor in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Faber-Castell Pitt pens in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.

City Limits Diner

April 7, 2015April 8, 2015waynejacques1 Comment

City Limits Diner is a frequent stop during work travels on the return trip from New Jersey. Great food and a modern take on the traditional diner. Pen and Ink in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.

Bring on the Carnies

April 6, 2015waynejacques4 Comments

Carny is thought to have become popularized around 1931 in North America, when it was first colloquially used to describe one who works at a carnival. The word carnival, originally meaning a “time of merrymaking before Lent”, came into use circa 1549. A sure sign of spring and summer is when the mobile carnivals seem to pop-up out of the ground for various festivals. I came across this one in Central Falls, Rhode Island this morning. Faber-Castell Pit pens with Daniel Smith Watercolors in a S & B Sketchbook.

Ocean Edge Resort

April 4, 2015April 5, 2015waynejacques1 Comment

Great road trip to Cape Cod today. The weather is finally turning and a beautiful day for a drive. Ocean Edge dates back to the 1890’s, when Samuel Mayo Nickerson and his wife built their lavish family estate and private game preserve. It was not uncommon for the “Social Event of the Year” to be held at Fieldstone Hall, including visits from President Grover Cleveland. The mansion house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, more closely resembles an English country manor with an eclectic blend of Renaissance Revival and Gothic themes. Faber-Castell Pitt pens in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.

Grilled Oysters

April 3, 2015April 5, 2015waynejacques2 Comments

A wonderful dinner with best friends. Grilled Oysters and Grilled Striped Bass. Excellent. Daniel Smith Watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.

Rhode Island State House

April 1, 2015waynejacques2 Comments

The Rhode Island State House was designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White and constructed from 1895 to 1904. The dome of the State House is the fourth-largest self-supporting marble dome in the world. On top of the dome is a gold-covered bronze statue of the Independent Man, originally named “Hope”. Another graphic sketch with black and gray Faber-Castell pens in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.

“I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.”
― Thomas Jefferson

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

March 31, 2015waynejacques1 Comment

The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, part of the government of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Mashantucket, CT, is a non-profit educational institution that seeks to further knowledge and understanding of the richness and diversity of the indigenous cultures and societies of the United States and Canada. A sketch from the car on a visit to Foxwoods Resort for a walk-thru of a potential project. Faber-Castell Pitt Pens, Daniel Smith Watercolors in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.

Stage Harbor Marina

March 29, 2015March 30, 2015waynejacques3 Comments

Finally a beautiful clear sunny day for a road trip to Cape Cod. The seals were sunny themselves on the sand bars off of Chatham Light Beach (possible future sketch) and people were finally coming out from a long winter hibernation. This is a quick line drawing sketch from across the harbor looking towards Stage Harbor Marina in Chatham, MA. Only one fishing boat in the harbor, but the floats were all awaiting in the water for the summer boats. Faber-Castell Pitt XS pen in the Stillman and Birn 9″ x 12″ Alpha Sketchbook.