Back to the Lake

Lake Ontario, a waterlily and cattail pond, rocks and buildings and people and gardens-all good reasons to paint on a beautiful summer day. Here's some of us at lunchtime and some of the art from the morning. In the afternoon? We swam.

A lovely town

We had a nice turnout in Lancaster and lined the shady side of the street to capture a charming village. The buildings also kept most of us out of brutal winds, determined to send supplies flying.

Ransomville old Barns

Audrey, Sandy, Gale and Joan at Sanger Farms shop with their paintings. Photo by Laurene.

Finding shade

Hot day! But wardells is by the river and these painters are just cool. 90° with a breeze off the Niagara followed by lunch made a perfect day.

Lewiston Landing

The morning was slightly cloudy with moving clouds which turned breezy and mild, then approaching dark clouds brought a few raindrops, followed by hot sun and a blue sky. Wow.
The Silo Restaurant was silent until workers started watering gardens, opening umbrellas and the ice cream stand and hanging flags. The public showed up for a late lunch as soon as the sun appeared.
Our painters had lots of views to choose!

Gallagher Beach

It was windy and the water hadn't warmed yet so the painters found spots that were away from the wind with a good view that wasn't cold.

Lilac Gardens

Two of our painters crossed into Ontario to join a group in the Canadian Lilac Gardens.

Painting in the gorge

Cherry Blossom Day

Plein Air Boot Camp

Full house for Plein air Q and A and Salon Critique. Artists brought paintings that needed help, a problem solved, or comments requested.
It's so nice to be back 'in season' 2025.

Planning meeting!

30 paintout dates scheduled for 2025 today at the Grand Island Visitor Center.

NFPAP painters grab honors at BNAA exhibit