This is the time of year I draw at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. During my recent days of sketching, I met quite a few great people who wanted to talk about what I was doing. Each encounter turned into long wonderful conversations. This happened frequently and I think it may have something to do with the feeling that the pandemic has concluded. When I finished the flower portion of this illustration, I had the idea to draw animals who frequent the garden but give them a New York City vibe. So I have each quoting lines from famous Manhattan-centric films.
