SATURDAY: Sketch Court Square and the Pepto Bismol Man

 

Sketch Court Square and the Pepto Bismol Man

For Saturday, November 16, 2024.  The warmest day this week is Saturday, and I'm hoping we can spend the day outdoors sketching.  The Court Square Park and Long Island City Courthouse area is an easy trip.  PS1 is four blocks away, if sketching indoors is more attractive.  Although there's lots to sketch, I'm mentioning three views in particular.

The Long Island City Courthouse was built between 1872 and 1876. Built of brick and granite in the French Second Empire style, it became one of the most important buildings in Queens.  Notable trials have taken place in this courthouse. It was here that the bank robber Willie Sutton is said to have answered the question, "Why do you rob banks?" with his famous answer "because that's where the money is." 

Across the street at One Court Square is a mini forest of birch trees, . . . yes, a mini forest.  The first time we went there to sketch, Svetlana told me the trees reminded her of her home in Russia.

Lastly there is the  Pepto Bismol Man, or at least that's what I call the friendly bubble gum pink sculpture.  I looked it up.  It's really called The Sunbather.  When it was installed in 2016 it was called an "instant icon for the Long Island City neighborhood,"  Others described it as “Gumby's grandmother” and “pink poop.”  It's definitely sketchable.  And there's lots more to sketch in this small concentrated area. 

The Pepto Bismol Man

DETAILS

WHAT:  We’re sketching the LIC Court Square Park and the surrounding area

WHEN:   Saturday, November 9, 2024 starting at 11 AM, sketching until 3 PM

WHERE: We’ll  meet by the fountain at Court Square & Jackson Ave.

HOW:  

• Take the G train to Court Square
• or the 7 train Court Square
• E train to Court Square / 23 Street.
• M train to Court Square / 23 Street.
• E, M or R train to Queens Plaza and walk five minutes

LUNCH:   12:30 - We will dine al fresco.  Location to be determined, but probably in Court Square Park. Bring your own lunch or rely on the many stores in the area. 

AFTERNOON:  1:30 Back to sketching

SHOW and TELL:   At 3 PM - location to be determined, probably our lunch spot.  This is the social part of our day when we'll share our artwork and talk about art supplies.

NOTE:  

• Bring a folding chair or stool if you have one - it provides more sketching choices.

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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.