A New Peace Bridge view

Painted today, noticed by many, gone tomorrow. It was an early cool Spring day when a few of us decided to paint near the Aquarium. I had a different location in mind, but I had never considered the Rainbow Bridge from this location. Already parked, I realized I wouldn't have to go far. There are a lot of memories in the painting, crossing into Canada, the Falls, stairs to the gorge and many Niagara Falls natives commented on it. Needless to say, this one was shipped out as soon as it was dry enough to travel. Expats love Niagara!

Snowy Masterviews

It was a gray winter and I had few opportunities to paint outdoors. This year's weather inspired me to do only 3 paintings in snow. My requirements are few...no wind, at least 30 degrees and blazing sun. The sun was missing most days so in Studio 120 I resorted to a photo I had taken several years ago. 

Who hasn't stood on the viewer steps to get a better look? I like that these viewers seem to have a face, the newer models are more robotic looking with giant eyes. This one is looking to the sun and hoping for Spring, the snow fence behind it and the metal head have snow for now.

I like the whimsy of this one!

Masterview oil

#worldwidepaintout2023

The annual WWPO is a good time with usually great weather that the NFPAP artists enjoy. We have always had it at the Niagara Reservation State Park. I chose a classic falls view and found myself looking around and through a lot of tourists. I love that people stop to appreciate, and maybe contemplate, rather than leaning in to shoot a photo and walking away. 

   Friday at Prospect Point

  Saturday at Three Sisters, looking upriver.

  My view 

  Where I stood on the first bridge to paint this.