It is the start of a long 3 day weekend to celebrate Independence day in the United States. It looks like it is going to be a beautiful weekend and what better way than to kick it off with a ink sketch of Mattapoisett Harbor in Mattapoisett, MA. A sailboat and power boat tied up to the quay in anticipation of the weekend. Faber-Castell Pitt Art Pens in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
This is the view siting on the Overlook Terrace today between meetings at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey. It is the most idyllic setting with the beautiful manicured greens and fairways and all of the old growth trees. The pool is off to the left and in the evening, members relax in the Adirondack Chairs adjacent to the practice green. Pilot Nakimi Falcon fountain pen with Noodlers Ink, Pelikan watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.
Owners David Colombo and Scott Brownlee invite you to the harbor-side Black Cat Tavern overlooking the water in Hyannis, MA. The Black Cat tavern is a traditional Cape Cod Seafood restaurant. A new addition is the Shack Out Back is the Cape’s newest hidden gem. You’ll find our little outdoor oasis tucked in behind the Black Cat Harbor Shack. Grab a stool at the roomy bar and watch as your oysters and clams are shucked to order. We have always loved the Black Cat and the Shack out Back is a wonderful, open air bar and dining venue. Pilot Namiki Falcon fountain pen with Noodlers Black Ink, Utrecht Watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
After years of heated discussion, Middleborough in 1927 finally witnessed the opening of a new modern high school on North Main Street to replace the original high school structure built in the mid-1880s. To celebrate the new school (subsequently named Middleborough Memorial High School to honor the town’s First World War servicemen), appropriate ceremonies were held including the formal dedication on September 16, 1927. Sketch from the car of the former Middleborough Memorial High School. Faber-Castell Pit pens in black and shades of grey in my Alpha Series Stillman and Birn 9″ x 12″ Sketchbook.
Mystic Seaport Harbor in Mystic, Connecticut is the largest maritime museum in the world. It is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th-century seafaring village. It consists of more than 60 original historic buildings, most of them rare commercial structures moved to the 17-acre site and meticulously restored. A quick line drawings sketch of the harbor in Mystic. The buildings and most of the ships in the background are part of the Seaport Museum. Faber-Castell black pens in an Alpha Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
This is a quick sketch of the Saphire Inn in Sharon, MA. The Spahire Inn is one of our projects that we will be renovating through the office. The focus here was the flowers, urn, fountain and variety of greens that caught my interest. The Saphire Inn is currently a residential building adjacent to the Saphire Estate banquet facility adjacent to Lake Massapoag. The renovation will rebuild the Inn as a per-function space supporting the Saphire Estate. Black art pens with Pelikan watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.
Ward’s Berry Farm is a family farm located in Sharon, MA. Brothers Jim & Bob Ward have run the farm since 1982, offering the finest quality fresh picked fruits and veggies. Their mother, Ann uses family favorite recipes to create her famous fruit jams and jellies sold in the store. The colors of summer are starting to show at Ward’s Berry Farm. At the peak of summer, the flowers and colors will take over this scene on the ground and trellis. Faber-Castell Pit Art pens, Pelikan watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
The Market at Pine Hills in Plymouth, MA is a fantastic quality community market within the Pine Hill Golf Development. The barn like structure is enhanced with a glass curtain wall at the entry, colorful fruits and produce in wood displays outside the entry, colorful flowers,tall pine trees and café seating under umbrellas. Faber-Castell Pitt Art Pens and Utrecht Watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Alpha series sketchbook.
Mac’s Shack is a quintessential Cape Cod restaurant with a contemporary twist. M<ac’s is located in a 19th century house that was once a nautical shop and the lobsterman on our roof is an homage to the Lobster Hutt, circa 1971. Mac’s is one of our favorite restaurants on the Cape and the food is amazing from fish and chips to sushi and a savory Bermuda Chowder. Always fresh. Beautiful sunny day to be on the Cape for art, food and meeting people. I sketched this scene sitting on a sloped lawn across the street from the restaurant. My favorite type of sketching, outside on a beautiful day, getting lost in the enjoyment of the moment. Pitt Art Pens, Pelikan watercolors in an 8″ x 10″ Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
Tonight was the annual recital for the Kaleidoscope of Dance in Wareham, MA. My nephew Cam is amazing in his dance and gymnastic abilities. He performed in 6 dances including 1 solo. Amazing talent. I tried to capture the scene in the dark theater sketching with a super fine black art pen and added the color later at home. People are a huge challenge for me and I want to start adding more to my sketches. My challenge within a challenge will be to focus this week on sketching people at small (sketchbook) scale. No portraits for sure.
A SKETCHBOOK ODYSSEY 