9/11 Memorial Plaza

In contrast to the lingering summer of recent weeks, our day at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza promised — and delivered — overcast skies and chilly temperatures, weather that better suited late September than early November.

It was my first time visiting the memorial, which was quiet, understated, and provided space to quiet the crowds of visitors from devolving into a madding circus. 

When I arrived, our sketchers were already busy at work.

Some of my sketches from the morning:

Then lunch at Stage Door Pizza with the obligatory, but hurried, sketch (color added later):

Afterwards, some more sketching of St. Paul's.

From left: Susan, Joan, and Shawne.

A hawker (or crier) in his tiara:

And the last few small sketches of the day:

And the wrap-up and show-and-tell:

As always, thanks for a great day, and thanks to Mark again for organizing and leading the event.