Gateway Park Side trip

"Adult Entertainment", 12x9 pastel on UArt 400

GatewayPark in North Tonawanda is the junction of Tonawanda Creek and the terminus of the Erie Canal. Boats, bridges, historic restored buildings, mature trees, flowered gardens. So many directions to choose to paint from. My paint buddies settled in along the canal while I took a short walk. 

The sun was brilliant and I wanted shade which I found near Main Street. Looking down a side street, Alexander’s Lounge glowed in the light so I worked in the shadow of the bank. Occasionally a delivery truck blocked the view but otherwise the street was quiet, unlike the nightlife that would be here later. The sign stated 'Adult Entertainment' so that’s my title. 

The picture is mounted on my new En Plein Air Pro pastel setup and I am loving access to all my colors at once as well as the ease of setup. 

 

Two Show AWARDS!

The Fall exhibit of the Buffalo Niagara Art Association was juried by Jody Ziehm and my pastel painting earned the Special Judson's Art Outfitters Award. Titled "Conflictions" it shows the crest of Niagara's Horseshoe Falls from the rapids.

In the Carnegie Art Center of North Tonawanda a plein air oil painting titled "Tuscan Morning" that I painted in Italy was awarded Third Prize by juror Alexa Wajed. She wrote 'This is a beautiful painting that reminds me of Italy I love how the brushstrokes obscure the lines and you, as the viewer, have to almost finish the piece. It easily feels like home, peace and comfort. The pop of color from the flowers calls out to you.'
 

I am so pleased that my work was chosen for these awards. With all the great paintings, drawings and sculpture in these shows I am excited to be exhibiting next to so many other wonderful artworks. Congratulations to all of us.