I met Jennett Meriden Russell by chance when I walked into my local frame shop, Bellport Arts and Framing, one day early last month. Jennett, a reporter for THE PRESS of Manorville and Moriches, was interviewing the owner, LuAnn Thompson, for an article on the Bellport Bay Festival poster contest. I was there to submit my entry for the contest and that fact was incorporated into the original article. An interest in my art experiences resulted in the following article in a later issue. Thanks Jennett!

Article - Artist coming to an open field near you

Article - Artist coming to an open field near you (continued)

Last month I gave a two part presentation on plein air painting to the South Bay Art Association (SBAA) in Bellport.

SBAA was founded in 1956 to encourage the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. Their activities include monthly meetings with demonstrations, lectures, critiques, morning sketch groups, workshops in various media, exhibits, newsletters, and many other events.

Part one of my presentation focused on outdoor equipment choices from the classic French easel to the various contemporary pochade boxes.  With the remaining time I demonstrated how I start a painting on location, with a focus on my palette of colors, medium and brushes.