You can’t say you’ve seen NYC until you’ve seen it from a boat. Hop on the ferry from anywhere to anywhere and you’ll see what I mean. Not only will you see excellent old buildings and factories–the inner workings of the old industrial city–but you’ll head out under working bridges and see the skyscrapers in all their towering glory. And once you’ve done it, do it again, at night.
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Hailing from Nebraska, Sean is a graphic designer, illustrator, animator and motion designer. After working in San Francisco, Colorado, Amsterdam and southern France he is currently living in Brooklyn and freelancing out of New York City. His style is often graphical with an emphasis on typography, color, and texture.
 

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