This 19th century building on the corner of JFK Street and Brattle Street in Harvard Square is reminiscent of the Flatiron building in the city, albeit on a much smaller scale. One third-floor corner office has a supposed law firm’s name etched into the window “Dewey, Cheetham & Howe.” The sign is a joke asking the question we presume lawyers ask themselves, that is, “Do we cheat them and how?” This sketch is from a picture I took.
It is not surprising that the Public Garden has a sculpture by Daniel Chester French, who is best known for his design of the monumental work Abraham Lincoln (1920) at the Lincoln Memorial, in Washington, D.C., when you have money! This is Angel of the Water. This memorial was funded by George Robert White, a prominent Boston philanthropist. This sketch is from the park. You should see it if you stop by Boston!
Does someone think about why the Public Garden is so beautiful and has various plants, trees and flowers, however, the Boston Common has only grass? Yes, she or he does. At least, I do! After my little research, I found that both gardens have different municipal organizations. The Public Garden has the Back Bay backing it? And Boston Common has what? This sketch is from the Public Garden. Sitting on the grass, drawing the landscape, thinking about how they make money to keep this garden so captivating, I could not help thinking that, perhaps, they paid the bills by charging for swan boat rides. Then, I realized that the tickets were only $4.00, and even less for kids.
I should have entered to see amazing Tiffany stained glass windows! In fact, I should have listen to their org sound! This is Arlington Street Church. It is close to Public Garden. It has really good history about the building windows and their org and what they believe on their website. I, this time, sketch at home from a picture I took
“Kayaking for all” is their motto! They are Community Boating, Inc. (CBI), located on the Charles River Esplanade between the Hatch Shell and the Longfellow Bridge. Most importantly, they are the nation's oldest. If you live in the Back Bay or Beacon Hill, it is a great opportunity to kayak whatever your skills are. This sketch is right front of the building. I was sitting on the bank to breath from my usual walk.
I always walk the edge of the Charles River to relax. In the summer, it is a great path to run and, in the autumn, there is a great opportunity to see the color of Fall. Thanks to the Charles River, people can sail and kayak. At the same time, you can row if you trust your shoulder! I capture this view while walking to MGH. This very quick sketch reminds me very old days in my language school. My friends and I come here and drink -lemonade!
New Icon for the City from the Santiago Calatrava attracts a lot of people in the World Trade Center location. This typical Calatrava art piece serves a terminal station on the PATH. Over all, it is quite expensive -we are talking about 2 billions budget. But, it is certainly precious to see. This quick sketch from inside. At that time, I was with my sister, thanks to her, she kept all my stuff while I was sketching.
