NFPAP painters grab honors at BNAA exhibit

NFPAP - last paint out of season

It was a brilliant day for the last paint out on the NFPAP paint out calendar at Thompson's farm market on Grand Island.

Bright October sun warmed the air as children painted pictures of pumpkins and free-range chickens.

Wild turkeys lurked behind an old, weathered barn looking for handouts, most likely.  

 A big thank you to everyone who jumped in to host paint outs over the course of the "season", and to all of you for your enthusiasm in showing up to participate in paint outs.  Your suggestions and ideas contributed throughout the year are invaluable to the success of the group. It can't happen without all your support!

There is still time for more paint outs if anyone feels so inclined. Send info to Joan Shaw.

 

 

Diane Goupil painting

at Thompsons farm market.

 

 

Annual NFPAP fall picnic.

It rained but we painted

Lunch in the shade-Youngstown

Symphony Circle Painters.

Joining Ontario PA painters

Wardell Boatyard.

Riverworks.

Glen Falls in Williamsville

 Roy

Another 'crowd' of artists came to Glen Park in Williamsville and nearly all chose the drama of the falls. Different interpretations and media made each painting unique.

Paulette

Peggy

Everyone's Favorite Drawing

Laurene Buckley

While we painted, Laurene Buckley captured four of us in her signature style, slightly caricature but definitely identified models. Everyone was amazed, this pen and pencil picture is a pout 11by 14.

Beaver Island on a misty day

Diane Groupil

Joan Shaw

Jean Macdonald 

The Lagoon at Beaver Island 

Afternoon at Lytle Park, Lockport

Jeannette Pikturna invited us to a Lockport event in Lyle Park which featured family events and tables of healthy information. The painters were provided with signs which we hope to see at future paintouts. 

Ruth Benton-

Jeff Watkins

Main St Youngstown

Peace at Forest Lawn

 Forest Lawn is full of birdsong and peace. About 10 artists showed up despite the early morning June rain. The day turned brilliant and sunny, and about a zillion geese, ducks, and birds kept us company.

Martha Rogala

We  have  two new artists, Mary Margaret and Pat Arnold  in NFPAP. Another new artist, Bridget also came today.

Joan Shaw made a tree portrait study, beautiful!

Liz Spector, Anne and Julie DenBeste tackled a statue of a child, in the middle of the pond. They also carried on with their conversations!

Sunny Monday last minute paint out.

Painters in Studio 120 usually meet at The NACC on Mondays but the weather report was for sun and 80"s so Sunday it was decided to go to the Falls for an unplanned paint event.

 Urban sketch of the first bridge

Julie on the second bridge

Kath in the shade

Julie's impressionist view upriver.