Daily Life, Relaxing by Joan Tavolott

This young man that I found today was doing my favorite thing...just relaxing and watching the water down by the bay in Sayville. The bench he is seated on faces the Great South Bay and a small beach area. There is always someone there just watching and relaxing.

Daily Life, Memorial Day by Joan Tavolott

Today is Memorial Day here in the USA when we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. There are parades and ceremonies in most of the towns. I decided to go into Sayville to sketch their service which was supposed to begin at 11:00 according to the internet...wrong!

The service in Sparrow Park was already over when I got there, but there was a ceremony taking place in front of the Sayville Fire Department honoring those who served and I caught the tail end of it.

I sketched two members of the color guard and the memorial wreath.

Then I went over to tiny Sparrow Park and sketched the memorial there.

Human Beings And How They Spend Their Time, Helping by Joan Tavolott

The other day while I was driving I passed so many school crossing guards that I decided I had to stop and be a stalker and sketch. This one was in Sayville. For some reason this crossing guard wasn't wearing her hat...maybe it was still in her car. I hope she keeps everyone safe.

Human Beings And How They Spend Their Time, Yard Chores by Joan Tavolott

The other day I was riding home from Sayville and saw this lady raking the leaves in her front hard. You know I had to stop and sketch her. LOL I turned the car around and parked across the street from her. She never even realized someone was watching her. 

Gardens & Parks, Gillette Park by Joan Tavolott

There is a small park in Sayville with a gazebo in the center. I thought it would be a fun sketch.

Later in the season there are usually flowering plants, but it is not warm enough yet for them to survive here on Long Island. This is Gillette Park.