Walking Up Montgomery Place

Walking up Montgomery Place past elaborate curved-front townhouses towards Prospect Park. On a chilly October Sunday. Ink and watercolor on location.

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Colorful Brownstone Foyer and Stair

This is a marker-rendered version of my original ink sketch of the Brownstone Stair and Foyer in the building I live in. I tried a graphic version with primary colors, leaving the ornate woodwork as line art.

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Rose of Sharon Townhouse on Montgomery Place

A spectacular September day inspired my study of an ornate brownstone townhouse graced by a flowering Rose of Sharon bush. This building is on picturesque Montgomery Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Inked and watercolored on location.

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!

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8th Avenue Townhouses

This is a group of five curved bay townhouses on 8th Avenue near the Methodist Hospital. I enjoyed the rhythm of the repetitive bay windows. I took the liberty of giving each building a unique color. In reality, they are all brownstones.

It has been a while since I have been able to get out and sketch. It's nice to be back! The weather was perfect for sketching, and I was able to chat with a few nice folks on the street. I even sold a few of my sketches.

Along those lines, some of my blog visitors have expressed interest in purchasing my work, so I've been putting some effort into an etsy shop that carries prints and greeting cards. I'm stocking it up.

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152 Berkeley Place

A 2-story Tudor style townhouse between two much taller buildings. Rustic bricks project irregularly from the facade.

A Brownstone Foyer and Stair

This is the foyer and stair hall of the brownstone where I live. With the terrible weather on Saturday, this sketch was a good rainy day activity. The foyer and stair have beautiful wood detailing. The ornate center column is structural and supports the floor framing above.

824 & 826 President Street

President Street near 7th Avenue, two buildings constructed to appear as one, sandwiched between typical Brownstones.

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.

313 Garfield Place

Marker-rendered version of original ink sketch. This building has long been one of my favorites in the neighborhood.

50 Montgomery Place

Marker-rendered version of original sketch.