This was the scene in the Museum of Modern Art in front of Starry Night. It's a wonderful painting, and I was able to get closer when the crowd was thinner, but this sort of thing is standard at popular spots in New York City. As a former museum person, I have some issues with heavily promoting an object, then not properly accommodating the crowds it draws. As an artist, I was rather frustrated with not being able to take the time to look that this painting deserves. Fortunately the museum has many other wonderful pieces (including another Van Gogh) that are easier to get close to. In fact, one can get too close, as one of the guards pointed out to me (oops).
Despite the crowds and the 90°+ heat wave, I had a great time in New York. Inspiration was to be found everywhere. My biggest issue now is deciding where to start. After a few days of going through pictures, I was finally able to narrow it down. I painted a pastel today, but I'm going to let it sit for a day or two before I decide if it's done. I'll post it after that.
By the way, the one photo of Starry Night that I was able to get came out blurry. Most of the rest of my pictures turned out well, though.
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Can't wait to see what comes from your observations in the big city.
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