Tag Archives: Brooklyn Blogger

Dove

Posted on August 19, 2016 by sketchjay

Happy to be blogging again.  I have always loved to paint Doves and Pigeons. They are capable of being extremely beautiful representing joy and hope and peace or they exist in the background as quiet observers of your daily life. … Continue reading →

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Two For Joy

Posted on April 5, 2015 by sketchjay

Part two of my Magpie counting project.  Happy to be posting again. Some illustrations just flow – this watercolor of many layers took a bit longer to work through. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvidae http://www.dawnhenning.com One For Sorrow

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Blogging Birds Exhibition… Roadrunner sketch

Posted on October 5, 2014 by sketchjay

You are invited… Blogging Birds Exhibition – This exhibit features work created specifically for my Sketchjay blog.  Blogging has been a bright spot in my life just like running. I am so appreciative of those who follow my work and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art event, Birds, Boston Marathon, Brooklyn blogger, Dawn Henning, Fine Art, illustrations, Marathon, NYC Marathon, Roadrunner, Running, Team For Kids, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Blogging Birds Exhibition ~ New York City

Posted on September 29, 2014 by sketchjay

You’re invited! Please join me for an exhibition of artwork I created for this Blog. Dawn Henning “Blogging Birds”Artist reception:  Thursday, October 9th, 2014,  5:30 – 7:30 pm Berkeley College Gallery,  4 East 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017 Please … Continue reading →

Posted in American Crow, Art, Art event, bird, Dawn Henning, Fine Art, Horse, House Crow, illustrations, love, painting, Sketch | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Revisiting – Je Suis Ici

Posted on July 10, 2014 by sketchjay

I am busy working on a new project that I am very excited about, it is a collaboration with someone I respect and admire very much.  It is a labor of love and it will take some time to complete. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Birds, Dawn Henning, drawing, Fine Art, Mockingbird, Sketch, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

A Roadrunner Study II – Running the NYC Marathon for Charity

Posted on May 11, 2014 by sketchjay

Once again I am exploring the Roadrunner, inspired by my recent running activities. Not the form or shape of birds that I typically find compelling but I am enjoying the exploration and loving this new bird. After running my first Half … Continue reading →

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New Blue Grackle

Posted on October 20, 2013 by sketchjay

Working on a new project, I stumbled upon this Grackle.  It was part of a study – that has me experimenting with a new palette.  More to come soon… Great excitement over the new possibilities, new imagery and new mediums. … Continue reading →

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Love’s Labour’s Lost

Posted on August 8, 2013 by sketchjay

I reworked a drawing while waiting in Central Park for tickets to Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost.  It has been too long since I posted any new work, maybe the new surroundings helped clear my head.  The park was lovely this morning, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dawn Henning, drawing, For Amanda, Grackle, illustrations, Robin, Sketch, Uncommon Grackle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Thank You ~ धन्यवाद ~ Gracias ~ 감사합니다 ~ ευχαριστώ ~ Merci ~ شكرا ~ obrigado ~ ありがとう ~ grazie ~ ~

Posted on July 14, 2013 by sketchjay

The Favorite Four       Chickadee Peace   The Favorite Four Thanks everyone for helping me choose the four images to be made into prints.  Your selections are below… Chickadee Peace was the absolute favorite!  I am delighted at … Continue reading →

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Working through “Artist’s Block”… Help me choose the top 4 birds for a limited edition suite of prints while I am waiting for the block to pass.

Posted on June 8, 2013 by sketchjay

Quick note:  Thanks to all those who have responded to my post below thus far.  Your feedback has been immensely helpful and interesting, some true surprises!  I will get back to everyone and will continue to collect your choices through … Continue reading →

Posted in abstract, art and birds, Art Collection, Blackbird, Chickadee, Cormorant, drawing, dreams, Fleur de Lys, For Amanda, For Dad, For Dan, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 148 Comments