Shakespeare's Henry IV, the NY CLassical Production

It's been a very long time since I went out to draw NY Classical theater's panoramic productions. I was busy being pregnant and being a new mom... And after a very long pause, finally, last week, I went to Battery Park to see the 25th anniversary production of Henry IV. It was as delightful, energetic and exciting as ever! Directed by the one and only Stephen Burdman. Some of my all-time favorite actors were in the play: John Michalsky, Ian Gould, Ian Antal, Nick Salamone. There were also many new phenomenal actors.

I felt anxious going back to life drawing without any warmup. But what I discovered was that drawing is like riding a bicycle: it comes right back. My hands just knew what to do. All I needed was to remind myself to look at the actors and to not judge what's on the page as I was drawing it. I enjoyed it immensely!

Cheers to NY Classical's 25th season and here's to 25 more! 

 

Acadia National Park in Maine | Prints

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Souvenirs from the vacation in Acadia National Park, Maine, a few months back. It was so beautiful there in late August! I made a couple of collages/drawings and thanks to Dana, there is now a timelapse of me sitting on a mountain & cutting paper on a windy day! 

 

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Spain!

photo by Dana Haynes

In the fall of 2019, my partner and I had such a blast in Spain! We began in Granada for a dear friend's wedding, where I drew the Flamenco performance. Then we proceeded to Barcelona. I couldn't wait to visit my beloved Sagrada Familia, for the 3rd time now. First visit happened over a decade ago, on my first solo reportage trip. The second visitation with Gaudi's masterpiece took place during the Urban Sketcher's 4th International symposium.  This time 'round, Sagrada Familia had made significant growth, had acquired many more towers and a start of the 3rd facade.  We visited the church three times during a 5-day stay in Barcelona, and it still felt like it wasn't enough... I have never been inside a more beautiful place. And I can't wait to see it again!

Flamenco in Granada

Flamenco in Granada

Flamenco in Granada

Sagrada Familia, Passion Facade. 2019 

Sagrada Familia, Nativity Facade, 2019

Sagrada Familia, Passion Facade, 2019

Sagrada Familia, Nativity Facade, 2019

Sagrada Familia, Interior 2019

Sagrada Familia, Interior 2019

Cathedral of Barcelona, 2019

Cathedral of Barcelona, 2019

Southwest Vacation

Photo by Dana Haynes

America the Beautiful! Man, there is SO much to see and explore... I've never been to Arizona nor Utah until last week. Our sweet, week-long Southwest vacation covered the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Marble and Glen Canyons, Lake Powell and Zion National Park. The winter storm made everything less accessible but more beautiful, and added to the magic.

Happy 100th Birthday to Grand Canyon National Park, founded on Feb. 26th 1919

Happy 100th Birthday to Grand Canyon National Park, founded on Feb. 26th 1919

Happy 100th Birthday to Grand Canyon National Park, founded on Feb. 26th 1919

Glen Canyon and Lake Powell, AZ

Sunset over the Navajo Mountain in Glen Canyon, AZ [part 1]

Sunset over the Navajo Mountain in Glen Canyon, AZ [part 2]

Glen Canyon, AZ

Marble Canyon and Colorado River

Zion National Park in Winter Whiteout. UT

Mule Deer in Zion National Park, UT

Zion National Park, UT

Zion Rocks

NYC Winter Jazz Fest 2019

MMW+Alarm Will Sound at Brooklyn Steel

Memories from 2 awesome NYC Winter Jazz Fest shows: The Westerlies at Subculture and MMW+Alarm Will Sound at Brooklyn Steel

MMW+Alarm Will Sound at Brooklyn Steel

The Westerlies at Subculture

King Kong the Musical

 

Tonight, I had the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal of the new King Kong musical on Broadway. It premieres on November 8. It is awe-inspiring and so worth seeing! The stage set designs are breathtaking. As well as the insanely big and life-like King Kong animatronic puppet. Here’s how the NYTimes describes it: « a moving sculpture, with sad eyes and a fearsome roar, requiring 14 performers, as well as 16 microprocessors, to operate.»
 
I made some quick drawings from my seat, in the dark. It was fascinating to watch the puppeteers maneuver the ape and at the same time continue to believe that the beast is alive and has feelings... just wow!

Weimar Republic-era Cabaret at the SoI

Weimar Republic-era Cabaret with the *incredible* model Kim David Smith at the Society Of Illustrators sketch night, curated by Bil Donovan
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