Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting Plein air painting is a challenging endeavor. The process begins with assembling and transporting your set-up and finding a good location.  Once you get there, you need to deal with wind, weather, mosquitos, curious tourists, vehicles that block...
Washington Heights Diary

Washington Heights Diary

Washington Heights Diary In 2014 my wife and I took up temporary residence in Washington Heights while our apartment was being renovated.  We discovered an amazing community of orthodox Jews and Dominicans living blocks from each other.  Before we moved I bought my...
Sketching in New York City

Sketching in New York City

Sketching In New York City There is endless inspiration in the constantly changing scenes of New York City.  The NYC Urban Sketchers continues to be the perfect group to help develop my sketching skills and appreciate what I see.  This group of talented artists taught...
Sketching Across America

Sketching Across America

Sketching Across America Nothing whets my appetite for making art more than the open road, and America has lots of them.  Whether in a busy city or in the solitude of the desert there is no better way to experience the environment than through the process of getting...
Medical School Sketchbook

Medical School Sketchbook

Medical School Sketchbook I kept a sketchbook through medical school, but didn’t have much time to sketch due to the time pressure and competition getting through the coursework.  This portfolio is a sample of my sketches and drawings from my years in medical school,...