If you’ve already sketched here - you know.
But, if you haven’t, read a little bit about this remarkable location.
It is truly a remarkable place.
For Sunday, September 19, 2021
Green-Wood is 478 spectacular acres of hills, valleys, glacial ponds and paths, throughout which exists one of the largest outdoor collections of 19th- and 20th-century statuary and mausoleums. Green Wood is filled with century-and-a-half-old trees providing a peaceful oasis to visitors, as well as its more than a half million permanent residents, including Leonard Bernstein, Boss Tweed, Charles Ebbets, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Horace Greeley, Civil War generals, baseball legends, politicians, artists, entertainers and inventors.
A magnet for history buffs and bird watchers (home to Brooklyn’s Green Parrot population, … really! You will see them.) Green-Wood is also a Revolutionary War historic site - the Battle of Long Island was fought in 1776 across what are now its grounds.
Founded in 1838 Green-Wood Cemetery soon developed an international reputation for its magnificent beauty. By 1860, Green-Wood was rivaling Niagara Falls as the country’s greatest tourist attraction. Green-Wood’s popularity helped inspire the creation of public parks, including New York City’s Central and Prospect Parks.
Sketch by Janice Pullicino
DETAILS
When: Sunday, September 18, 2021. Meet at the front gate at 10 AM
Where: Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn. We will meet just outside the main gate where we’ll start sketching. (see map below)
Lunch: 12:00 Noon - The weather should be wonderful, we’ll picnic together on the lawn in a shady spot. I’d recommend Bringyourowni, there are some stores where you can buy food but it’s a bit of a hike.
Afternoon: 1 PM - Back sketching.
Show and Tell: Meet at 3:00 PM at our lunch spot, where we’ll share our artwork, tell stories, and talk about art supplies.
NOTES: Bring a portable stool if you have one. It adds to your comfort and increases your sketching possibilities. Dress for full sunshine.
By Subway: Easily accessible by subway, the R train to Brooklyn’s, 25 St Station, walk up 1 block. (see map)
By Car: 25 St & 5th Ave, Brooklyn - Free parking is available anywhere inside the High Gothic Victorian Main Gate (which was created by the same people who created Trinity Church on Wall St)
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If you can’t find us
call or text Mark at 973-809-9128
There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome
