First Sign of Fall

Biking in Central Park this weekend, I observed that some of the leaves are already beginning to turn! With the days growing shorter and the air feeling crisper, the warm hues of autumn are nearly upon us. I love the brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows of maple trees. Here in New York City, oak trees are more common. While oak leaves usually turn brown, I took some artistic license to make them more colorful in this piece!

Orchids

I was inspired to create this cutout after enjoying the delicate beauty of an orchid plant that we bought from Ikea. I chose a plant with bright, pink flowers and was astounded by the intricate nature of each petal. I used gouache-painted paper to create this piece.

Late Summer Sunrise

This watercolor celebrates the final days of summer! When I think of the last days of summer, I envision all the bright, sun drenched colors fading into the warm hues of autumn. This is my interpretation of a late summer sunrise.

George Washington Bridge at Night

I saw the George Washington Bridge from Riverside Drive last week in the evening. The bridge has a majestic presence, gracefully spanning the Hudson River. With the NYC at Night series on my mind, I envisioned the bridge set against a glowing moon with beautiful flowers growing on both banks of the river. Here is the result of that vision!

East River at Sunrise

This watercolor portrays the East River at sunrise. The waterfront is especially pretty during the summer when all the trees are in bloom. I kept the composition loose so that the colors and forms would blend together.

Early Morning in New York City

This is a watercolor of the sun rising over the skyscrapers of Midtown. In this abstract representation, I aim to portray the brilliant colors of the sun reflecting off the skyscrapers, with the Hudson in the foreground. Using a brush loaded with pigment and lots of water led to some surprises, such as the way the green building bleeds into the rising sun.

NYC Water Taxi

One of the many sites in Lower Manhattan are the NYC water taxis that circle the harbor. The bright yellow water taxis stand out against the city skyline and surrounding parks. I love all the action along the waterfront!