Day 1. The day was overcast, but that only means 'even lighting', so we took advantage of the lack of shadows. A great day for this annual event at Prospect Point in Niagara Falls State Park. We came here on Friday as the big crowds show up here on the weekends. Missing some painters photos!
Kath, Audrey and Roy
Paulette
Audrey’s painting with its new owner!
Kath’s oil and her view
Dan
Roy
IPAP schedules (the weekend of September 8-10, 2023) always the first weekend past USA Labor Day for worldwide painting. This 22nd annual paint event unites artists the world over to paint together and celebrate Plein Air.
Our group is at Terrapin Point on Friday and at Three Sisters Islands on Saturday.
Jeannette invited us to paint in a spectacular garden she discovered at the Lockport Gardens event, and no one was disappointed. Beautiful plants and winding gardens, all lighted various ways with tiki torches, spots, twinkling mini bulbs and special effects.
We send a special thank you to our host family who were so kind to let us spend hours in the yard. Their work to establish and maintain these special gardens must take constant care. The giant black walnut trees that frame the paths require their own special care. It was carefully organized and the whole area has a peaceful serenity we all noticed. Perhaps it was the music, or maybe the wine. Thanks again, Larry and Judy.
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| Kath's in progress |
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| Completed |
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| Julie chosen the boy fishing over his well lit glassy water. |
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| Jeanette found Buddha reflecting in a pond |
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| Liz was challenged by lit flowers and special effects. |
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| Audrey used her watercolors |
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| lightbulb ladies hamming for the camera |
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| such a beautiful garden spot! |
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| Roy worked in the front of the home. |
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| Liz's painting is better than this night photo captured |
