Observing New York in watercolor

Atmospheric watercolor paintings inspired by observing New York’s streets, parks, architecture, and everyday movement.

Urban Scenes

Atmospheric watercolors inspired by New York’s streets, architecture, and changing light.

A watercolor painting of a city street scene with two people walking together, one man wearing a suit and the woman in a red coat, on a foggy day with faint buildings and parked cars in the background.

Watercolor painting of city buildings with steam or smoke rising, in cool tones with hints of brown and orange.

Watercolor painting of a misty cityscape along a river with a bridge in the distance. A woman in a coat is walking on the sidewalk, with a few other pedestrians and birds flying overhead.

Movement Studies

Expressive dancer studies exploring gesture, balance, and movement.

Watercolor painting of a female dancer wearing a black hat, a black jacket, and black shorts, performing a dance move.

Watercolor painting of a woman standing with one hand on her head and a leaf on the ground next to her.

Watercolor painting of a woman doing jazz walk in a black long retro skirt with a long train, standing with one hand on her hip, against a blank background.

Veronika Doljenkova is a New York City watercolor artist creating atmospheric watercolor paintings and urban sketches inspired by observing cities on foot. Her work explores architecture, reflections, trees, industrial landscapes, and dancers in motion through expressive watercolor. Browse original paintings and fine art prints inspired by New York City and beyond.