We spent about an hour studying the exhibition of American Impressionism curated by Dr. Linda S. Ferber, including inspiring pieces by Sargent, Chase, Twachtman, Hassam, and Dewing .
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Garden Walk by James Gurney, oil on canvas mounted to board, 12 x 16 in.
You can see the original on display in the gift shop.
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I painted a view toward the Conservatory. The walkers strolling along a peony border were based on five models who were kind enough to pose for me.
One of my models was
Michael W. Haar. He practices the old-school art of barbering, and he's one of a bunch of people in New York City who wear vintage clothes and live a retro lifestyle 365 days a year.
That square white panel above me is a new windproof diffuser design that I've been perfecting, and I'll share how to build it on a future video.
As I painted, I had fun meeting the many members and guests of the Gardens who passed through.
The exhibition,
Impressionism: American Gardens on Canvas, which brings together the two living traditions of flower gardening and outdoor painting, will be up through September 11. They encourage artists, beginning and experienced, to come and make art. If you forget your art supplies, they'll even provide some for you.
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