Port Washington artist hosts Suburban Sketchers and Adirondack retreat

Port Washington artist hosts Suburban Sketchers and Adirondack retreat

On Tuesday mornings, it’s not unusual to find a small circle of artists tucked into a park or gathered by the water, sketchbooks open and brushes moving in quiet rhythm. At the center of these scenes is Michelle Shain, who believes art is less about the finished picture and more about the shared experience of making it. Shain, a lifelong illustrator and professional graphic designer, founded Suburban Sketchers to bring the concept of New York Ci…