GENESEE VALLEY PLEIN AIR PAINTERS
INCORPORATED

(GVPAP)

An Association for Artists Who Paint Outdoors

Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters, Inc., an artist not-for-profit association, promotes and inspires quality plein air painting while providing socially pleasant painting opportunities for its membership throughout the year.

INTRODUCING GVPAP

Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters, Inc. (GVPAP), a plein air artist association,
promotes and inspires quality plein air painting. Through regularly scheduled
outdoor painting sessions, GVPAP provides diverse plein air painting opportunities
throughout the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Region. Incorporated in 2006,
Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Inc. members are practicing, experienced plein
air artists. Qualified artist applicants are encouraged to join GVPAP. All
"painting" mediums are welcome.

We are committed artists who paint in the out of doors, on site in natural light
all year long. We hold to the definition of plein air painting that 85% of plein
air painting must be completed on site "in plein air" (in natural daylight).
Painting sessions, known as “paintouts” are scheduled regularly year round.
Depending on the season, paintouts may be scheduled weekdays,weekends and
evenings. Our members participate regularly in paintouts and volunteer to work on
GVPAP activities. Members also participate in competitive, juried GVPAP art shows.

Please peruse this home page and view photographs of recent paintouts. In addition,
check out our other web pages which show pictures of past events, our first annual
art show as well as our GVPAP Membership and Members Gallery. In the “Downloads”
web page you may view past GVPAP E-letters, our plein air newsletter which includes
plein air painting tips as well as member news. 

If you are committed, experienced plein air painter and you desire to be an active
team member …GVPAP may be the organization for you. Please read our
Membership Information page. It details GVPAP membership requirements and
benefits of joining GVPAP. If you have any further questions, please contact me
at GVinfo@gvpap.com. Thank you.

See you painting,

Barbara Jablonski, President and Charter Signature Artist
Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Inc.

PLEIN AIR SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

4TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR SHOW

GVPAP's 4th annual show took place at the Pittsford Barnes and Noble
from December 31st 2008 through January 29, 2009. Check the show page
for additional information, including a list of award winners.

UPCOMING EVENTS

See the Calendar of Events  page for scheduled paintouts and other events.

HOW TO BECOME A PLEIN AIR PAINTER
 
GVPAP is not an educational organization per se -- we do not teach artists to
paint plein air nor do we give classes. Applicants for membership must have plein
air experience as well as be a skilled artist before they join GVPAP. So, how
does one gain experience plein air painting? Many of our members are professional
art teachers. They give instruction in plein air painting techniques in the various
mediums. For a fee, they provide lessons, classes and workshops. This Art Teacher
and Demonstrator Referral List is available on the "Downloads" page.

RECENT PAST EVENTS:

Note: Due to a problem with our web provider, we have lost all of
the paintout photos and information that was posted during 2007. Some
will be re-posted, so check back when you have a chance.

Finger Lakes Paintout (October 21-23 2008)

Our trip was such a success....honestly the best so far...that the
group of 19 voted and we booked the same resort on Seneca Lake again
(even more rooms).  A committee is already in action to plan our
activities for 2009 and we plan to do the trip reservations this winter. 
 
Last Tuesday, day 1, we had a beautiful morning paintout but the
wind accelerated by 11:30 a.m.  We went into "Plan B" mode.  After
a wonderful lunch at a Vineyard, we journeyed to Rainbow Cove Resort,
checked in and converted their recreation hall into a painting studio
with a wonderful spread of goodies, cheese, and wine.  We then
conducted a workshop by Brande Arno on a new and funky way to paint
fall trees.  We had a ball painting a new style. We enjoyed a lovely
evening eating, of course, and partying.
 
Day 2 was very, very chilly in the morning so we had a second
marvelous workshop in our studio/hall by Pat Rini Rohrer.  She
presented yet another dramaticly different way to paint foliage.
We tested our skills painting outside around Seneca Lake both in
that (warmer) afternoon and Thursday morning.  Thursday afternoon
we journeyed to Penn Yan and painted around the area of the
buckwheat mill.  Beautiful weather, beautiful setting.

Stony Brook Park Paintout (October 10 2008)

We had a grand time.  Despite the way we were dressed in the morning it
turned out to be a splendid day.  I will definitely do this again next year
and call it Columbus weekend paintout. The following members attended:
Kevin Feary, David Huebsch, Cavalene Harder, Don Grieger, Barb Doyle,
Gil Jordan,Sally Moses, andCorinne Avery.

Ganondagan Paintout (October 8 2008)

Three members attended this paintout in Victor: Jen Spaker, Paul Martin
and Barbara Doyle.

Chimney Bluffs Paintout (August 22, 2008)

Members Christopher O'Handley, Jen Spaker, Val Frischman and Melanie
Stopani enjoyed a spectacular day at Chimney Bluffs. Bright sun, light
winds, and temperatures in the upper 80s made for a perfect late summer
painting day. If you missed this one, you should definitely try to come
next time!

Letchworth Paintout (July 29, 2008)

The magnificent scenery of Letchworth State Park was enjoyed by members
Don Greiger, Don Cooney, Nina Rupp, Gil Jordan, Phil Bliss, Barbara
Jablonski, Cavalene Harder and Jen Spaker. The group painted the
waterfalls and dramatic gorge views from the Wolf Creek area.

Wyoming Paintout (July 11, 2008)

Casa Larga Paintout (July 10, 2008)

Sonnenberg Gardens Paintout (June 28, 2008)

Pittsford Paintout (June 13, 2008)

Nina Rupp, Barbara Jablonski, Claudinne Bartlett, Brande Arno, Kathy Bolin
and Christopher O'Handley set up to paint on Boughton Road in Pittsford.
A passing thunderstorm threatened rain, but it never happened...and
eventually the sun came out. Nice spot with interesting houses and well
tended gardens.

Mendon Ponds Paintout (April 12, 2008)

Nina Rupp, Cecelia Chang, Ethan Welch, Christopher O'Handley and
Kathleen Hanney painted at the beach area of 100-acre pond. It was windy,
chilly, mostly cloudy...but nice to be out painting.

Genesee Country Village Paintout (February 9, 2008)

Members gathered to get ready for the upcoming show.

High Falls Paintout (January 21, 2008)

January 21 we did High Falls.  Beautiful Monet day.   Temp was 33
and no wind; skies gray.  Attending:  Nina Rupp,  Jen Spaker, Kathy
Bolin, Barbara Jablonski, Marilyn Fienberg and Corinne Avery.

Genesee Country Village Paintout (January 26, 2008)

Eleven members worked on paintings for the upcoming show at the
Wehle Gallery at Genesee Country Village.

Winter Solstice Paintout (December 20, 2007)

Four members painted at Salmon Creek Country Club in our annual
Winter Solstice paintout. It was a rare day in Rochester - nice snow
cover, clear blue skies, no wind, and moderate temperatures (upper
20s). Christopher O'Handley, Terry Brooks, Bill Sheridan and Cecelia
Chang enjoyed the day.

Fast Ferry Paintout (November 21, 2006)

The Ferry Farewell Paintout....maybe it's goodbye...or maybe she'll
spend the winter in Rochester.

Attendees:  Bob Keim, Jeanette Musliner, Christopher O'Handley, Gail
Kellogg, Phyllis Bryce Ely, and Barbara Jablonski.

Hamlin Beach Paintout (November 15)

What a Monet day. Man 'o man, Lake Ontario is gorgeous in November. The
water was like glass and the sky was eerie...that  is ...before that awful
sun came out and ruined the beautiful white backlight that was coming
through the trees and reflecting on the water.

Hiroko Battey, Claudine Bartlett, Terry Hanney, Nina Rupp, Ethan Welch,
Barbara Jablonski and our Host Stacey Kirby thoroughly enjoyed the morning.

Turning Point Park Paintout (November 4)

Three members (Nina Rupp, Terry Brooks and Rory Schalhorn) attended this
Saturday paintout at Turning Point Park on the Genesee River in Rochester.

Halloween Paintout (October 31)

We were dressed in costume as our favorite artist...most of us were artists
anyway. We had candy and spooky music to enjoy while painting at Mt. Hope
Cemetery. We had a spooky, fun time -- the park was in full color. Present
were Barbara Jablonski, Lauretta Kirk, Bobbi Prince, Brande Arno, Collette
Savage, Rory Schalhorn, Stephanie Kelley, Terry Brooks Gail Kellogg, Nina
Rupp, and Barbara Muratore.

Seneca Park Paintout (October 25)

The sun came out just as we began painting the Veteran's Memorial
Bridge (Rt 104) from the walking bridge at Seneca Park. The gorge
was in full color. We all captured the light beautifully. Terry
Brooks, Kathy Bolin, Ken Lajewski, Barbara Jablonski, and Host
Nina Rupp attended.

Esperanza Paintout (October 16 and 17)

On a glorious, sunny October morning we met at Bully Hill Winery on
Keuka Lake for our first 2-day outing and overnight. The fall colors
were nearly at peak and the scenery was spectacular! Some artists
focused on the grape vines and buildings; others the wonderful vista
of the Lake. What a fantastic day -- painting couldn't have been better.
It was painters' heaven. In late afternoon we headed to Esperanza, a
1838 gracious Greek Revival Inn overlooking the Lake. We enjoyed a
lovely evening socializing, dining and hospitality of the Inn.
 
The next morning, however, was met with opposite weather conditions.
While savoring a delightful breakfast, we were gathering our courage
to tackle the gusty, gale-like winds and pouring rain outside.  Saved
by the Inn's festival tent and heaters,  we perserved and completed our
day's work successfully. We all passed our PAP Survival Course 101.

Attendees were Barbara Muratore, Hiroko Battey, Bobbi Gradle, Sally
Moses, Brenda Lyness, Brande Arno, Barbara Jablonski, Kathy Bolin,
Rona Poss, Inky Watts, Lauretta Kirk, Bobbi Prince, Peggy Piscitello,
Babette Altman, Dorothy Weichenthan, Joan Shaw, Kath Schifano and our
HOST Claudine Bartlett. Susie Covert and Cavalene Harder joined us
on Monday.

Rochester Public Market Paintout (October 5)

What fun we had today at the Public Market. The subjects were
overwhelming a bit and occasionally a truck would pull up in front of
our subjects. We would wave a big paint brush full of red paint, however,
and the vehicle would move quickly.  Bill Sheridan, Barbara Muratore,
Terry Brooks, Lauretta Kirk, Barbara Jablonski, Ethan Welch and our
host Gordon VanVliet enjoyed the morning.

Mendon Ponds Paintout (September 27)

The following members attended the paintout at Mendon Ponds: Jane Lawson,
Sally Moses, Mary Morgan, Colette Savage, Barbara Jablonski, Rona Poss,
Kathy Bolin, Claudine Bartlett and Ethan Welch. It was a beautiful day; the
group painted at the big pond, then had a lunchtime painting review/critique.

Cooper Horse Farm Paintout (September 23)

A cloudy, mild autumn morning greeted nine painters at the Cooper Horse
Farm in Hilton, NY. A very pleasant spot that will be beautiful in
a couple of weeks as the fall colors intensify - we're planning a
couple of return visits.

Phyllis Bryce Ely, Nina Rupp, Melanie Stopani, Stu Chait, Lauretta
Kirk, Christopher O'Handley, Terry Brooks, Colette Savage, and host
Bobbi Prince attended.

Kirbys Farm Paintout (September 21)

Fifteen members gathered at Kirbys Farm/Market in Brockport on a cool,
breezy morning. Members painted the farm and market buildings, fields,
and orchards. Judy Soprano led a painting review/critique afterwards.
We're still waiting for some photos...

Those attending included host Stacey Kirby, Dorothy Weichenthal,Terry
Brooks, Ethan Welch, Kathy Bolin, Claudine Bartlett, Colette Savage,
Bobbie Gradl, Mike Graves, Brenda Lyness, Chris Kolupski, Sally Moses,
Nina Rupp, Judy Soprano, and Christopher O'Handley.

Channel Pond Paintout (September 16)

Painters gathered at host Eleanor Milborrow's home on the Lake Ontario
shoreline. Members painted at both the house and nearby Channel Pond Park.
What a beautiful morning.

Kathy Hess, Nina Rupp, Phyllis Bryce Ely, Stu Chait, Lauretta Kirk, Peggy
Piscitello, Ethan Welch, Barbara Jablonski, Eleanor Milborrow, and Terry
Brooks attended.

IPAP Paintout/Port of Rochester (September 7)

A Claude Monet Day --- soft sky and colors. The Port of Rochester is an
exciting and wonderful location to paint. Some of us painted our
slow-to-be-leaving fast ferry; others the coast guard building and boats.
We decided to have another paintout here soon. This time everyone will
paint the Mayor Johnson's Ferry. Our paintings may become future
collector's items!

Claudine Bartlett, Barbara Jablonski, Hiroko Battey, Jeanette Musliner,
Nina Rupp, Jen Spaker, Nancy Steckel, Peggy Piscitello, Chris Kolupski,
and Barbara Muratore attended.

Pultneyville Paintout/Annual Meeting (August 31)

Thirty nine members enjoyed our second annual paintout at Pultneyville Yacht
Club. We had a morning paintout and afternoon paintout; each followed by a
critique. We enjoyed a fantastic luncheon buffet followed by GVPAP's first
Annual Members Meeting. At the end of the painting day, members voted for
"Day of Day Award". Chip Stevens won this award with a beautiful watercolor
of a harbor house.

Wyoming County/Hillside Inn Paintout (August 24)

Fourteen members attended the paintout at the historic Hillside Inn in Wyoming
county. Present were Gil Jordan, Christopher O'Handley. Mike Graves, Colette
Savage, Sally Moses, Jane Lawson, Dorothy Weichanthal, Gordon van Vliet, Stacey
Kirby, Bob Keim, David Huebsch, Guy LeClair, Phillip Bliss, and Nancy Steckel.

Cornhill Landing Paintout (August 18)

Eighteen artists enjoyed a beautiful day at Cornhill Landing on the Genesee River.
R-News Channel 9 saw us across the Genesee River from their offices and sent a tv
person over. She filmed us for about 45 minutes and left just before Stewart Low,
Art Critic for the D&C showed up with a photographer. Stewart is running a feature
on the Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters. Even though we had the pressure of the
"world is watching" on us, we had a great paintout. We even had a critique and
Stewart Low watched us. We all stopped at the ice cream shop, including Stewart
and enjoyed the air conditioning and an ice cream. It was a GREAT DAY!

Present were Teri Barlis,  Mike Graves, Barbara Jablonski, Anne Jurgens,
Terence Brooks, Brenda Lyness, Hiroko Battey, Claudine Bartlett, Jane Lawson,
Brande Arno, Nina Rupp, Colette Savage, Nancy Steckel, Sally B. Moses, Jennifer
Spaker, Gordon Van Vliet, Barbara Muratore, and Elaine Vigoda.

Linwood Paintout (August 16)

Full day paintout at beautiful Linwood Garden, located in York - about 45 minutes
southwest of Rochester. The 6 GVPAP artists enjoyed a mild, mostly sunny day with
low humidity - perfect for painting, as the colors in the landscape were very vivid.
Haybales in the field were a popular subject.

Artists included  Judy Soprano, Kathleen Hanney, Kathleen Hess, Christian Kolupski,
Nina Rupp, and Christopher O'Handley.

Keuka Lake Paintout (August 10)

This full day paintout included "water scapes" from the shore as well as vistas
of Keuka Lake up the hill. Warm and summery with gentle breezes -- just a
perfect day. And Susie Covert was a perfect host...we had a great lunch,
comradery and critique.  We'll go again next year.

Kathleen Hess, Gordon Van Vliet, Kathryn Bevier, Kathleen Bolin, Susan Covert,
Barbara Doyle, Roberta Gradl, Cavalene Harder, Barbara Jablonski, Gail Kellogg.

Eastman House Paintout (August 4)

Some members stated that this paintout was the most beautiful and
enjoyable so far. "A touch of elegance".  The scene was in the east
garden of the George Eastman House. Truly a beautiful day and
setting. We painted Lisa our model for four hours and then had a
painting review.

Jeanette Musliner, Barbara Jablonski, Terence Brooks, Gail Kellogg,
Kathleen Bolin, Brenda Lyness, Hiroko Battey, Claudine Bartlett,
Barbara Muratore, Cavalene Harder, Brande Arno, Carolyn Parker,
Richard Thomas, Nina Rupp, Melanie Stopani, Christian Kolupski,
Lois Watts, Gordon Van Vliet and Teresa Barlis.

Edgemere Rd. Paintout (August 3)

Members gathered at the home of host Eleanor Milborrow, located on
Lake Ontario. In-and-out sun made for a challenging painting
environment, but the clouds kept the temperature at a reasonable
level.

Jane Lawson, Eleanor Milborrow, Kathleen Hess, Barbara Jablonski,
Hiroko Battey, Christian Kolupski, Gordon Van Vliet, Terence Brooks,
Sally B. Moses, and Christopher O'Handley attended.

Lady in the Garden Paintout (July 20)

We tried our first plein air figure painting session. What a morning!
Lisa, our model, enjoyed the beautiful sun while twelve painters
captured her beauty.

Those attending included Teri Barlis, HOST Terry Brooks, Barbara
Jablonski, Lauretta Kirk, Chris Kolupski, Jane Lawson, Sally Moses,
Chris O'Handley, Bobbie Prince, Nina Rupp, Colette Savage, Richard
Thomas, and Gordon Van Vliet.

 GVPAP MEMBERS:

The following picture was taken at the inaugural GVPAP paintout in September 2005.
38 members attended the paintout (names listed below the photo). For a full listing
of the current members of GVPAP, see the "Member List" page.

Pictured are:(l-r) top row standing:  Kathryn Bevier, Carolyn Parker, Eleanor Milborrow,
Bob Keim, Phil Bliss, Barbara Jablonski (Organizer), Chris O'Handley, Kevin Feary, Ed Balcer,
Melanie Stopani, Chip Stevens and Brande Arno.
(l-r) Middle row standing:   Peg Dietl, Kim Schwind, Rona Poss, Miriam Owens, Gloria Betlem,
Patricia Burr, Dick Kane, Brenda Lyness, Anne Jurgens, Jeanette Musliner, Colette Savage,
Rory Schalhorn and Stephanie Kelley
(l-r) Bottom row kneeling: Barbara Doyle, Jane Lawson, Sally Moses, Kathleen Hanney, Mike Graves,
Inky Watts, Judy Soprano, Claudine Bartlett, Aggie Windig, Diane Tank, Teri Barlis, and Hiroko Battey.

TIP OF THE MONTH:

Generously apply sun block on all exposed skin areas...even on cloudy
days. Also use a brimmed hat; preferable with a dark underbill to cut
the light reflection. Wear dark or neutral shirts -- brightly colored
shirts reflect onto the canvas.

For more information about GVPAP email  GVinfo@gvpap.com.

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Last Updated: March 11, 2009