Buy Now In this atmospheric view of New York’s Central Park, the afternoon light illuminates the Great Lawn as New Yorkers head in multiple directions, as if performing a dance. This Central Park black white and gray artwork was drawn on my Ipad. The mood is nostalgic, evoking the feeling of strolling in the park […]
Midtown Manhattan Sunset – New York City Art Print
Buy Now In the middle of the summer, the setting sun creates brilliant tunnels of light on the streets of Midtown Manhattan, causing New Yorkers and tourists alike to stop in their tracks. This colorful, contemporary impressionist New York City art print would add a sophisticated urban vibe to any space. It was painted digitally […]
The Secret Garden Art Print
An impressionist view of the “secret” 19th-century garden behind the Merchant’s House Museum in the East Village in New York City. Painted digitally on my iPad, this verdant oasis in the middle of Manhattan evokes a slower-paced, more genteel era. Painted in shades of green and terra cotta, with pops of red and violet, this […]
Sketchbook: Holidays in NYC
From my iPad sketchbook: holidays in NYC, as enjoyed by New Yorkers. Bergdorf Goodman’s holiday windows are intricate works of art that take a full year to create. The theme of this season’s windows was New York cultural institutions. This glamorous window was inspired by the Museum of the Moving Image. This winter season was […]
Luminous New York Skyline Painting
Manhattan in the early evening, when the sky and the lights of the city are simultaneously illuminated. This recent New York skyline painting is rendered in rich earth tones with pale yellow, blue and pink accents. I never tire of painting New York at night. Painted on my iPad with the ProCreate App, it’s for […]
New York High Line Night Scene Paintings
The New York High Line, an elevated rail line transformed into a public park that winds along the west side of Manhattan is at its most atmospheric in the evening. This magical time of day inspired these two New York High Line night scene paintings. In the first High Line painting, in watercolor, a couple […]
Sketchbook: The Jazz Age
From my sketchbook, at the delightful “Jazz Age” exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City. A perfect summer cocktail of 1920s American art-deco style in art, fashion, decorative arts and jazz music. The show runs through August 20, 2017.
Central Park Cherry Blossom Art Print Set
Two cherry blossom art prints inspired by a walk along the Bridle Path in New York’s Central Park at that ephemeral moment when the blossoms are beginning to fall to the ground, creating a carpet of pink. These cherry blossom paintings are available as prints in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of […]
Impressionist Watercolor Interior with Cherry Blossoms Print
Inspired by a recent visit to the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, this impressionist watercolor sketch captures just a tiny glimpse of a spectacular dining room designed by Ken Fulk, with the whimsical title, “Madame’s Magical Menagerie.” What you can’t see here are the hand-painted zoo animals that adorn most of the walls – hence the menagerie. The […]
Sketchbook: New York Easter Parade
Chic New Yorkers strike a pose in their Sunday best at New York’s Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival. This annual event dates from the 1870s, and was later immortalized by Irving Berlin, Judy Garland and Fred Astaire in the movie, Easter Parade. I’m always impressed by the participants’ creativity and enthusiasm. Clearly these people have spent days crafting their looks. It’s also a […]
Sketchbook: Seurat Circus Sideshow
Observing the observers at the “Seurat Circus Sideshow” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This captivating show of sideshow-inspired artwork by Georges Seurat and other master artists, including Daumier and Picasso, runs through May 29, 2017. This watercolor sketch is part of my ongoing series on looking at art. It’s available as a print in my online shop, in […]
Sketchbook: Snowy New York City
Snow softly falling over New York City at 6 a.m. Sketched on my iPad with the Procreate App.
NYC Marathon Painting
Runners from around the world in the 2016 NYC Marathon make their way through Long Island City, Queens – with a glimpse of the Queensboro Bridge in the distance. The runner in the foreground, in light blue, is my sister-in-law, who finished in under 4 hours! This NYC Marathon painting was created digitally on my iPad using the Procreate […]
Sketchbook: Diane Arbus at the Met Breuer
Looking at Diane Arbus New Yorkers captivated by the early photographs of Diane Arbus. The exhibit, “Diane Arbus: in the Beginning,” is on view at the Met Breuer through November 27, 2016. From my ongoing series of people looking at art.
New Paintings – August 2016
New Paintings of Paris, Fashion, Flowers and the New York Skyline…. Having done my vacationing earlier in the summer, I took advantage of that quiet period in August, when most sensible New Yorkers leave town. It was a gift to have uninterrupted time in the studio to work on new paintings. Paris That feeling of coolness in the midst […]
Sketchbook: Remembering Bill Cunningham
New York lost some of its sparkle on June 25th with the passing of legendary photographer, Bill Cunningham. Long before street fashion blogs became popular, Bill was riding his bicycle around town, snapping pictures of fashionable New Yorkers from all walks of life. His weekly On the Street column for the New York Times delightfully chronicled New York style […]
New Yorkers Art Prints
New Yorkers are always out and about. At once anonymous and on display. Walking, eating, socializing, working, dreaming. This perpetual parade of humanity is a constant fascination and the subject of a few new watercolor paintings. All are for sale in my shop as giclée prints on canvas, paper, metal or acrylic with custom framing options. Click on […]
Grand Central Station Light
Grand Central Station is one of my favorite haunts in New York City, particularly in the afternoon, when shards of light stream through the high windows, creating luminous patterns. Painted in watercolor, this Grand Central Station painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice […]
Snow Days in New York Paintings
The past couple of days have been “snow days” for those of us living on the east coast of the United States, with Winter Storm Jonas leaving a record 26.8 inches of snow on the ground here in New York City. Fortunately I was lucky enough to spend the storm cozily indoors, watching the snow fall from […]
Chrysler Building Violet Night Sky Print
Some days the best thing to do is experiment with your materials. This painting of the Chrysler Building at night is the result of playing around with two of my favorite mediums: watercolor and PanPastel. It’s available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art […]
