Golden Tiger Lily

Beach Umbrella

It's steamy hot in New York City and that makes me think of the beach!

Brooklyn Bridge from the Governors Island Ferry

We went to Governors Island on July 4th. It was great fun taking the ferry (not great fun waiting in a long line in the hot sun for the ferry, though)! Though it's a short ferry ride, the views of lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and, of course, the Brooklyn Bridge are beautiful. This is my interpretation.

Swinging on the Hudson at Sunset

Two weekends ago, my husband and I went to Pier 54 for the Hudson River Park's MoonDance. It was a fun night of swing dancing to a live band! I was so taken by the incredible view of the sun setting over New Jersey, as couples danced and the band played. The idea for this piece popped into my head and I was really excited to finally have the time to create it this week.

I painted the scene of the sunset over the Hudson with watercolor and cut-out the rest of the composition from black card stock, using an xacto knife.

July 4th

While I did not go to the West Side highway to watch the fireworks last night, I did see them on TV. In some ways, it affords a better view since they shoot from so many angles. There were several shots of colorful fireworks with the Empire State in the background. I also loved the panoramic shots of the whole city. It really gives you a sense of New York City's scale!

Morningside Farmers' Market

Every Saturday from June through September there is a farmers' market at Morningside Park. I always see them setting up early Saturday morning as I bike to Central Park. On my way back, I usually stop to admire the display of colorful fruits and vegetables. There is always a table with berries, cherries and peaches and another with greens, root vegetables and squahes. I love the artful composition of colors, shapes and textures!