Sunlit Beanbag Baby

My granddaughter Samara "reading" a book while she sits in the sun on a bean bag. She is 15 months old. #27

Distractions

A junior executive strolling through Central Park with determination, is carrying his important accouterments (sippy cup, snack pak, ball) in his miniature reproduction shopping cart. #23
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From the Top

From the top of the Museum of Metropolitan Art, there is a large deck where people hang out and drink wine and talk and look at the great view of the skyline. Now there is a 25' high bamboo installation up on the roof built by rock climbers under the management of identical twin brothers who are photographers. They had a fear of heights which makes this project all the more interesting. It was fun watching how people approached the edge of the railing to look at the views. It is quite safe but some folks just couldn't get close. #17

Strolling to Battery Park

I followed a couple off the Staten Island Ferry as they walked over to Battery Park. Construction is going on so the city has put up modular cement divider walls. My husband said they are called Jersey Barriers. Both of the people had bleached hair. The girl on the right had a bleached afro and her partner had black roots with bleached rasta braids. I thought it would be fun to paint it. #14

Scarves For Sale

I had some wicked good cannolis and cappuccino in Little Italy. The streets are punctuated with cafe umbrellas and festive streamers strung across the avenues. The buildings are accented by American and Italian flags. There are also street vendors selling Gelato or scarves or what-nots. It was a beautiful warm day with bright sun and deep shadows. #13

The Good Humor Man

School girls buying ice cream from the Good Humor Man outside the Met. In our neighborhood he drives around and the children/children at heart flock out of their homes to patronize his offerings when they hear the calliope jingles. I realize not all "good humor men" are men....but it just rolls of the tongue better that way. In NYC all he has to do is park on a conspicuous corner and I guess pay a big license to do it. The Met is so busy that people are lined up to get in. #11

A Moment With Renior

A father and his daughters are taking a moment to rest with Renior...a painting of three daughters. I love how the father's posture is slumped...showing how tired he is. #8

Butterfly With Chalk

This little darling was dressed in a delicate white dress. She was sitting on the pavement in Central Park playing with a piece of cardboard and a crumpled tissue. It seemed so ironic that she was dressed so cute but was totally enthralled with the dirty sidewalk and her "toys." I changed the tissue to chalk, and added the sidewalk drawing, so that it made a little more sense. I loved the way she struck this pose as she was reaching for the tissue.#6