Monday, July 24, 2023

Niawanda Park

 Reminding us that we are a tribe and when one of the regulars is missing we all notice. Mississippi Mudds has great lines, what with a whale on the roof. 





Monday, July 17, 2023

Beaver island

The sledding hill at Beaver Island State Park is next to the lagoon as well as near Niagara River and overlooks several trees areas.  Plus there is parking for our Plein air painters. Working there is always on our schedule, this bright day was a bit breezy so we stayed close to the cars.


Jean Mc Donald
Against the wind, Joan Shaw


Beaver Island Lagoon
Kath Schifano's lagoon



Martha Rogalla comfortably seated




Joan Shaw's view of the river 










Monday, July 10, 2023

Painting from a Kayak? Crazy artists.

Some days are perfect. This is one of the perfect days and five painters took art supplies by kayak to paddle to Motor Island in the Niagara River, where herons and cormorants nest, creating a cacophony of bird song. Several more painters remained in Ferry Village to capture the charms there. 

Always ready for that challenge, Julie caught some scenes on plates!



Lunch is at https://www.caseyscabana.com, a student run spot in an historical Grand Island location, was a chance to share varied experiences and laugh a lot. Great food and a seating deck over the Niagara River. The boaters had a less artwork to share than the landlubbers!