Reportage illustration of Grand Central Station in New York City, for the Brooks Brothers 185th Anniversary campaign: Architectural Icons that the company pre-dates. Done on location. Client: Brooks Brothers
2021 holiday illustration of the Newbury Street entrance created for the iconic Newbury hotel in Boston. On-site reportage drawing. Accepted to Illustration West 60, the juried illustration annual of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles.
“A new message fills Times Square.” Today I am a Muslim, a rally to support the Muslim population and denounce the Muslim ban, Times Square, NYC, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“I am a Muslim too!” Today I am a Muslim, a rally to support the Muslim population and denounce the Muslim ban, Times Square, NYC, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“In the name of humanity!” Today I am a Muslim, a rally to support the Muslim population and denounce the Muslim ban, Times Square, NYC, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“The Invocation.” A Jummah prayer service in the parking lot of JFK airport in NYC, to support Muslim immigrants and denounce the Muslim ban of the Trump administration, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“We need Unity!” A Palestinian lawyer speaks at a Jummah prayer service in the parking lot of JFK airport in NYC, to support Muslim immigrants and denounce the Muslim ban of the Trump administration, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“Prayer fo an America that is still evolving to a perfection of it’s greatness.” A Jummah prayer service in the parking lot of JFK airport in NYC, to support Muslim immigrants and denounce the Muslim ban of the Trump administration, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“The Blessing.” A Jummah prayer service in the parking lot of JFK airport in NYC, to support Muslim immigrants and denounce the Muslim ban of the Trump administration, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“Prayer for Families.” A Jummah prayer service in the parking lot of JFK airport in NYC, to support Muslim immigrants and denounce the Muslim ban of the Trump administration, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“The Jummah.” A Jummah prayer service in the parking lot of JFK airport in NYC, to support Muslim immigrants and denounce the Muslim ban of the Trump administration, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“Intake.” Lawyers set up camp in New York City’s JFK airport to help newly arriving immigrants from the 7 banned Muslim countries navigate the new reality, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“Free Legal Help.” Lawyers set up camp in New York City’s JFK airport to help newly arriving immigrants from the 7 banned Muslim countries navigate the new reality, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“New Arrivals.” Lawyers set up camp in New York City’s JFK airport to help newly arriving immigrants from the 7 banned Muslim countries navigate the new reality, 2017. Drawn on-site.
“RIP the American Presidency.” The Rise and Resist Jazz Funeral for the American Presidency, in Washington Square Park, President’s Day, 2017. Drawn on-site.
Travelers line up: NYC lawyers offer free legal aid to immigrants landing in JFK’s Terminal 4 during the January 2017 travel ban in the US. Drawn on location.
The blessing. From a jummah prayer service in the parking lot outside of Terminal 4 in JFK, during the January 2017 Muslim travel ban to the United States. Drawn on location.
Prayer for families. From a jummah prayer service in the parking lot outside of Terminal 4 in JFK, during the January 2017 Muslim travel ban to the United States. Drawn on location.
The jummah. From a jummah prayer service in the parking lot outside of Terminal 4 in JFK, during the January 2017 Muslim travel ban to the United States. Drawn on location.
Reportage illustration of Times Square, NYC, for the Brooks Brothers 185th Anniversary campaign: Architectural Icons that the company pre-dates. Done on location. Client: Brooks Brothers.
Reportage illustration of the Cable Cars of San Francisco, for the Brooks Brothers 185th Anniversary campaign: Architectural Icons that the company pre-dates. Done on location. Client: Brooks Brothers.
A jummah prayer service in the parking lot outside of Terminal 4 in JFK, during the January 2017 Muslim travel ban to the United States. The invocation. Drawn on location.
Reportage illustration of a New York City emergency room entrance. Drawn on location, for a corporate mural illustrating the places where 3M products are used. Client:3M
Reportage illustration of a stop on the New Jersey turnpike. Drawn on location, for a corporate mural illustrating the places where 3M products are used. Client:3M
Reportage illustration of the US Capitol, for the Brooks Brothers 185th Anniversary campaign: Architectural Icons that the company pre-dates. Done on location. Client: Brooks Brothers.
Concept art exploration of possible locations for the City Explorer children’s game wall installation at the NYU Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital in New York City. Featured: Central Park. We wanted each location to have a strong individual graphic feel; separate from the others.
(Visit the Illustration section of my website to see some of the completed illustrations and video of the final installed animated game wall.)
Concept art exploration of possible locations for the City Explorer children’s game wall installation at the NYU Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital in New York City. Featured: the Thanksgiving Parade. We wanted each location to have a strong individual graphic feel; separate from the others.
(Visit the Illustration section of my website to see some of the completed illustrations and video of the final installed animated game wall.)
Concept art exploration of possible locations for the City Explorer children’s game wall installation at the NYU Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital in New York City. Featured: the Museum of Modern Art. We wanted each location to have a strong individual graphic feel; separate from the others.
(Visit the Illustration section of my website to see some of the completed illustrations and video of the final installed animated game wall.)
Well they say Paris is for lovers, so I was very happy to catch this drawing of a couple kissing behind Notre Dame. Luckily it was a long kiss, so I had time to draw! Drawn on location with pen and brush and sepia ink.
Spotted this group of neighborhood women smoking and gossiping at a Madrid cafe. In urban neighborhoods globally, these are the women who make the world go ’round. Illustrated (while drinking cappuccino) on location in Madrid.
Men remove their shoes before entering the Masjid Abdul Gaffoor mosque in the little India section of Singapore. Drawn on location with pen and ink and watercolor.
A busy corner in busy, busy Bangkok: pedestrians, cars, bicycles, tuk-tuks, and more! All in one hour… Drawn on location with pen and ink and watercolor.
Balinese Full Moon Ceremony: The women have stacks of goodies to offer the gods piled high in a golden tower on their heads. Drawn on location in Bali.
Read full story in our News section, Armchair Travels: Bali
Some serious washing at the fountains going on by these men before entering the mosque in Singapore. It was a hot, hot day, and they kept telling me to get out of the sun! Drawn on location with pen and ink.
Vendors outside the Buddhist temple on Waterloo Street in Singapore sell flowers, incense, and objects to offer to deceased relatives: paper clothing, money, even paper i-phones! Drawn on location with pen and ink and watercolor.
A Hindu temple on Waterloo Street in Singapore. I was so impressed with the variety of religions co-existing in this city. Drawn on location with pen and ink, watercolor, pastel, and oil crayons.
Schoolchildren at the Wat Trimitr temple in Bangkok. The monks were telling them to leave the artist alone to work – thankfully the children had trouble listening to them and came running over to see what I was doing. Such sweet faces! Drawn on location with pen and ink and watercolor.
The Chao Phraya river in Bangkok is a main transportation route through the city. The hustle along the river matches the street vibe – you hear the constant blowing of whistles as the commuter boats are navigated into the ports, and the people jockey for positions. Drawn on location with pen and ink and pastel.
The street life of Bangkok is lively at all times of the day or night. Here is a typical sidewalk lunch set up. Good food, and super fast! Drawn on location with pen and ink, colored pencil, and pastel.
The busy hustle of Bangkok continues at the Wat Trimitr temple in the Chinatown area. Hawkers and vendors share space with praying monks and curious tourists. Drawn on location with pen and ink, watercolor, pastel, and oil crayons.
The Urban Sketchers Handbook: Reportage and Documentary Drawing, Quarry Press. Written by Veronica Lawlor, with illustrations by Veronica Lawlor and others. Front cover image: Havana, 2016; back cover image: Travers Park, NY; both by Veronica Lawlor.