Day 13: Gorham Fruit Stand

Today I painted a roadside fruit stand near Gorham, and was again tired from the heat.  Special thanks to Ella Weaver who is the owner of this fruit stand! 

Day 12: Hammondsport

This is all I could manage to paint at the Hammondsport Antique Boat Show.  There was a heat advisory and despite my best efforts to stay hydrated and cool, it was much too hot.  I may return later today, or resort to a few photos I took to finish up.

Day 11: Seward Park in Auburn

Yesterday's plein air was at Seward Park in Auburn, NY.  This was a nice, peaceful spot to paint.  There were occasionally people passing through the park but none long enough to gather a likeness.  I hope to return to Auburn before the project is over to paint other locations. 

Day 10: Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY

Need to finish up this home's shady entrance way with plants on Buffalo Street.  I enjoyed using toned paper for this one. 

Day 9: Sonnenburg Gardens, Canandaigua

Had a wonderful day in Sonnenburg Japanese Garden.  Special thanks to staff Giovana for helping me transport my materials to this spot.  The bridge made of rocky stone was especially a challenge, but I am happy with the lily pads. 

Day 8: Finishing up the waterfront trail view of Cornell

I had trouble with a series of rainy days which delayed finishing this small painting.  Luckily two days ago it was sunny and I was able to finish up. . . . reflections in water is something I need to practice more.  The tallest building in the background is Uris library, where I used to work!

Day 7: Memorial Day painting in Skaneateles

Here's yesterday's painting of a street scene in Skaneateles for Memorial Day.  I had a really great time and met lots of nice people.  This is the largest plein air painting I have done so far.  Along the way, I documented my process, and will post that soon!

Day 6: Waterfront Trail's view of Cornell

Got about halfway finished on this smaller painting viewing Cornell's skyline across the water from the waterfront trail . . . . . used straight watercolor instead of gouache for this one, and have at least a couple more hours to make it look alright!

Day 5: April evening in Fall Creek, Ithaca, NY

Today I got started a bit late in the day, and found a perfect spot for painting in Fall Creek neighborhood.  There are places in this painting where I didn't do the scene justice, but I think it comes together as a whole.

Day 4: Fayette, NY

Had a great day today in Fayette, NY, painting a mysterious stone church.  People passing by did not know much about the church other than it being "quite old."  I also got a sunburn. 

Day 3: The Bookery at the Dewitt Mall in Ithaca

Today was windy and still quite cold.  I was headed towards Ithaca and thinking of an option other than painting in my car.  The Bookery shop owner in the Dewitt Mall was kind and allowed me to paint his shop today!  I started with a tight line drawing then did my best to loosen up while painting the shelves and the light towards the interior.  Here are a few images of my set-up as well as the painting's progress, which will probably need another day. 

Day 2: Seneca Falls

Finished up this painting in Seneca Falls today!  :-)  A good day.  One down, forty-nine to go! 

Day 1: Seneca Falls

Today was cold, after what may be our last winter storm of the year, so I painted from my car, and did about half a day's work on this.  I love Seneca Falls and plan on doing at least 3 paintings in this town.  This painting depicts the sculpture by Aub of suffragettes who fought for women's rights, and the backdrop is some nice pastel and rusty colored buildings.  Stay tuned for a finished version soon!

Welcome!

Greetings!  My name is Jennifer Gibson and I love outdoor painting. . .  so much so, that starting in March 2019, I will be embarking on an adventure to paint a minimum of fifty paintings throughout my home, the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York.  Special thanks to generosity of the Finger Lakes Community Arts Grants (FLCAG) for helping me make this happen.  Check back soon for painting locations and updates!  :-)