Red Tugboat, Empty Pier

Tuesday morning around 11, behind the IKEA in Red Hook, I found a small park right on the water. At the very end of the pier was a deep-red tugboat moored quietly against a backdrop of brick buildings. The wind kept lifting my paper, forcing me to constantly push it down—but otherwise, the place was strangely calm. After I finished the drawing, I looked up and realized I was completely alone—a surreal moment in New York City. Brush, ink, and watercolor capture not just the tugboat’s vivid red, but the quiet tension of that solitary hour on an empty pier. A Moment of Strange Solitude Part of my ongoing Three Paper Project, drawn entirely on-site, no revisions. This drawing records an unusual stillness, a rare chance to experience the city’s edges without distraction. For Spaces that Appreciate Quiet Stories Perfect for rooms that honor quiet moments, gentle drama, and unexpected discoveries. This artwork captures a uniquely peaceful and solitary side of Brooklyn—one that’s still someho