787 Carroll Street Entry in Watercolor

This is an ink and watercolor freehand drawing of a classic Brownstone step and entry on Carroll Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The interplay of shadow accentuates the classical details and adds richness and a true sense of arrival that is so unique with these landmark buildings. The wrought iron railing has delicate detailing.

I could not think of a nicer way to enjoy this brilliant Labor Day than drawing and rendering such an entry!

Reproductions of this piece are available in James's ETSY shop

Carroll Street between 6th and 7th Avenue

 

Looking up Carroll Street towards 7th Avenue. Friendly neighbors offered me a beer.

Saint Francis Xavier Church

A quick sketch of Saint Francis Xavier Church at 6th Avenue and Carroll Street.

Old First Reformed Church Buttress

The flying buttress gateway at the Old First Reformed Church, next door to La Bagel Delight on 7th Avenue.

Carroll Street Color

Walking towards 7th Avenue on Carroll Street, on a Sunday afternoon in October. The previous post is a sketch of the buildings on the other side of Carroll, visible in the background here.

Carroll Street at Polhemus Place Color

Late Sunday afternoon in October. Heading down Carroll Street to 7th Avenue.

Carroll Street at Polhemus Place

The south side of Carroll Street at Polhemus Place looking towards 7th Avenue.

Carroll Street

Walking towards 7th Avenue on Carroll Street, a row of brownstones with the Old First Reformed Church in the distance.

Saint Francis Xavier Window

A window in the Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Old First Reformed Church

Carroll Street and 7th Avenue

Looking down Carroll Street from 7th Avenue as a single line sketch