The fountain in the Schoellkopf gardens across from the Niagara Arts and Culture Center is a magnet for the camp kids on their 'plein air day with artists.' The wavy edges of the three tier fountain created a challenge to everyone who chose it. Those who watched Ylli Haruni's demonstration closely did a great job with their flowers, bushes and trees.
Niagara Frontier Plein Air Painters provided a grant to purchase supplies for the NACC campers and joined them for a day of outdoor painting. Cadyn Metz, the group's director and counselor, prepared paint kits with canvas and easels and the kids went to work. It seemed that most of them, and there were a lot of kids, wanted to continue painting through lunch
'Why are you painting the school across the street when the rest of us are painting the gardens?'
'It is just a beginning but this painting will be wonderful.'
' If I paint the fountain will you explain to me how to make the water look like it is falling?'
'Kids everywhere, how will I be able to concentrate on mixing the right colors?'
Like the adults, the kids took breaks just to think about their compositions.
Joan Shaw
Diane Goupil
Two campers concentrated all morning and their paintings captured their view.
While her friends sat, this young lady chose to stand to concentrate and get a better view. Laurene Buckley and Kath are in the background.
On benches, blankets or the grass, kids set up all over the park.
And a good time was had by all!
Carnegie Art Center was abuzz with artistry, guests and more people who came for the art at the Thursday evening NFPAP reception. There were times that it was hard to see the art! What are the red dots for, I overheard, why those dots mean SOLD! The show was extended, but comes down November 10, so hurry in.
