In honor of the fact that I am on my honeymoon right now, I thought I’d post this drawing I made of two lovers kissing behind Notre Dame in Paris.

Vive l’amour!

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Chinatown in San Francisco is the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. The ‘Dragon Gate’ at the entrance to the neighborhood is the only authentic Chinatown gate in North America. I had the pleasure of sitting across from it, sipping a decaff cappucinno, and drawing several views. Heavenly!

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Spent some time in the Japanese garden at Golden Gate Park. I thought it would be fun to slow down and draw this maple tree. I enjoyed drawing all the leaves, and adding a little bit of color. What a beautiful garden, a must see if you’re visiting San Francisco. I drew this on Canson Mi-Tientes paper.

by Veronica Lawlor 

This summer Margaret and I did a three day Dalvero Academy/Urban Sketchers workshop in Seattle. What a great city! I really loved the people, the place – EVERYTHING! On the second day of the workshop, we took the students to Gas Works Park on the shore of Lake Hood. Wow! What a place! In the middle of the park looms the remains of the only coal gasification plant left in the United States. Phenomenal, really great. Of course, Marg and I were teaching so we couldn’t really get in there and draw it like we’d like to, but we couldn’t keep from making a few drawings from a location overlooking the plant. (It’s below a big hill.) All I can say again is, Wow! And the workshop was really fantastic – it was great to mix the Dalvero students and the Urban Sketchers and watch them all learn from each other. Terrific energy, can’t wait to do it again. And I’ll be back to Gas Works Park some day, to get in there and draw like crazy! : )

ALSO – I was recently interviewed by Jon Gerberg from Brooklyn Independent Television for a program called, “Caught In The Act,” about artists who live or work in Brooklyn. I thought that Jon, Judy and Norm did a great job with the piece. You can see it on my blog, HERE, if you’d like.

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I recently had the opportunity to draw from a terrace on the 47th floor of a downtown New York City building – talk about getting dizzy. But what an exhilarating experience! – Veronica

Just returned from two weeks in Seattle and San Francisco with Dalvero Academy. Marg and I had a blast teaching, and I got a little bit of drawing time in as well. I’ll post some here but for today, jet lag rules! : ) So here is a drawing I made a few summers ago, on Manhattan’s East River. Some construction with the 59th St. bridge behind. This was a fun day of walking and drawing…

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Summer is here in New York, and that means, farmer’s markets!! I drew this one in Tompkins Square Park.

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Another study done at the Louvre. Missing Paris already!

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Just returned from a wonderful trip to Paris, where I attended the Canson Prix award ceremony at the Louvre. It was a thrill to see my work up on the screen at the Louvre and although I did not win the Prix, I felt honored to be selected by Canson North America as their nominee. While in Paris, I found some time to do a bit of studying in the galleries of the Louvre. Above is a thumbnail towards a project I’ve been working on for a while now. The experience with Canson in France has inspired me to pursue it even more. I’m happy to be home of course but also sad to be missing already my second favorite city after New York. Many thanks to Kim and Bob of Canson North America!

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Spanish Woman – I enjoyed playing around, mixing a painting with some digital drawing.

If you will be in Paris from June 8 – June 19, please visit my work in the exhibition of the Prix Canson nominees. It is at the Hôtel de Sauroy, 58 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris. The winner of the Prix will be announced at the Louvre this Thursday evening!

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In honor of Memorial Day and all those who have been affected by war, I’m posting this drawing I made yesterday in Staten Island Harbor. As part of Fleet Week, the USS Carr and USS New York are docked there for visitors. The USS New York was made with steel from the World Trade Center, to honor all those who died that day and since, in the wars spawned by 9/11. It choked me up a little to see it.

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I drew this man at a drawing class in Spain. Mucho intenso!

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A sculpture by Mark di Suvero at the Storm King Art Center. I love di Suvero’s work – such lyrical forms out of steel. They’re amazing pieces, worth the trip if you can get to see them in person.

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I am happy to announce that I am a nominee for the Prix Canson 2011! Please visit my personal blog for details.

I couldn’t resist drawing this New York City  police officer – he had the greatest haircut and a celtic tattoo on the back of his neck! Posted by Veronica.

An Indian Garden. It was fun to play around with color, symbols, and abstract shapes.

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When I was making the illustration for the Studio 1482 Japanese fundraiser, I did this piece as well as the one I ultimately submitted to the fundraising campaign. I like the energy of it, but in the end thought that the more peaceful version would show the strength that comes from hope.

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PS I’m happy to announce that two of my illustrations were selected for the American Illustrators Annual 30! Please visit my blog for details.

IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN AND THE TSUNAMIS IN THE PACIFIC, THE ILLUSTRATORS OF STUDIO 1482 HAVE EACH CREATED A PIECE OF ART TO RAISE MONEY ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIMS. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

I drew this in the Ryoan-ji Zen garden in Kyoto, Japan. What a beautiful, peaceful place. I was struck by the way the Japanese people sat in front of this garden and simply watched. The sensitivity of that is something I will never get over. With great sensitivity comes great strength, and I thought I would post this drawing to continue the thread Margaret began yesterday -

“Strength to overcome.”

Posted by Veronica Lawlor

IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN AND THE TSUNAMIS IN THE PACIFIC, THE ILLUSTRATORS OF STUDIO 1482 HAVE EACH CREATED A PIECE OF ART TO RAISE MONEY ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIMS. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Pure white cranes are sacred birds in the Japanese culture. They are intermediaries between heaven and earth, symbolizing happiness. I thought of a great white crane as a prayer from the Japanese people to the world, and a symbol of a brighter future in the midst of despair and uncertainty. I drew it as a message of hope.

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In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.

In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise  money on behalf of the victims.

Your gift to the American Red Cross will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. On those rare occasions when donations exceed American Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. (From their website.)

To participate: please click here for a link to the American Red Cross website. When you receive your donation receipt via email, forward that email along with your choice of illustration print to info@studio1482.com. (Please note: only the last four digits of your credit card number will be visible on the receipt.)

Once we receive the confirmation email, your print or original art of choice* will be sent to you. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery.

Thank you for joining in our effort to help.

Sincerely,

The illustrators of Studio 1482

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF ILLUSTRATION BELOW BY TITLE AND/OR ILLUSTRATOR:

Art by Eddie Pena

“Strength” by Margaret Hurst

“From the Heart” by Michele Bedigian

Art by Dominick Santise

“Cherry Blossoms” by Greg Betza

“Hope” by Veronica Lawlor

“Perseverance”  by Kati Nawrocki

“The Waking Nai No Kami” by Despina Georgiadis

Been going through my flat files lately, and came across a series of drawings I did when Harry Connick, Jr. performed outside of Bloomingdale’s for the Christmas crowd. This was fun to draw, and one of many reasons why I like living in New York City. – posted by Veronica.