Houghton Land Preserve, a gift to our community.

"Trail Marker" 8x12 watercolor by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo*

"View from Here" 8x12 watercolor by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo*

what is it that draws us
to field, to forest
to other than human
as I sit on old log
slowly rotting back to earth
sudden brisk wind shakes tops of trees
at same time, tree shadows
dance on leaf-strewn woodland floor
all the while, wood thrush’s sweet song
floats through shaded forest air

Poem by Michael Czarnecki

Houghton Land Preserve, Finger Lakes Land Trust, Corning, NY
"Located just a stone’s throw from downtown Corning, the Houghton Land Preserve features mature hardwood forests, 2 miles of hiking trails, and scenic meadows with sweeping views of the surrounding hills.
The preserve is a gift from Jamie and Maisie Houghton, who gave their 194-acre property to the Finger Lakes Land Trust in 2016 to create a new nature preserve.  Jamie is the retired Chairman of the Board of Corning Incorporated, a company founded by his great-great grandfather in 1851.  By donating their family land to the Land Trust, the Houghtons are continuing their deep commitment to the Corning community."
Learn more at: www.fllt.org/preserves/houghton-land-preserve/

Reception with the Artist and Poet tonight! 5-8 pm

171 Cedar Arts Center
Houghton Gallery, 171 Cedar Street, Corning, NY
Please join us for a reception and Artist/Poet Talk, TONIGHT! Friday, October 26 5–8pm
Talk begins at 6pm, bring your questions!
This exhibit is will be on view through November 16, 2018
 

* All paintings are framed and available for sale. 

Please email me at bbvanotterloo@gmail.com to inquire about purchasing a painting. *

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See all plein air paintings and poetry in this series on my website: www.bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com
Paintings by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo and poetry by Michael Czarnecki, inspired by landscapes in Steuben County, New York.
Grateful acknowledgments and appreciation to The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes for assistance in making this project possible by awarding us an Individual Artists Grant for 2018.

Forgotten Beauty - Denison Park, Corning NY

"Cherry Trees" 8x12 watercolor by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo*

Plein Air Painting & Poetry

Beginning in the spring of 2018, painter Bridget Bossart van Otterloo and poet, Michael Czarnecki traveled together to 10 different locations around Steuben County to create works of art inspired by each location: Bridget painted plein air paintings, Michael wrote plein air poems. “En plein air” is a French phrase meaning “in the open air.” We hope our work inspires you to enjoy our beautiful area.
Visit the exhibit at 171 Cedar Arts Center
Houghton Gallery, 171 Cedar Street, Corning, NY
October 22–November 16, 2018
Please join us for a reception and Artist/Poet Talk on Friday, October 26 5–8pm
Talk begins at 6pm

Location #1: Denison Park, Corning NY
On May 14, 2018 we met for our first session in Denison Park. The trees were in full bloom. I set up to paint under the ornamental cherry trees. Petals floated down and stuck in my wet paint.

"Under the Cherry Tress" 18x24 oil on linen by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo*

Poems written on location by Michael Czarnecki

sentient stillness
could almost be a sculpture
turtle on old log

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such transitoriness
these colorful ornamental trees
pink blossoms, white blossoms
in full bloom
fragrancing nearby air
already
here and there
a petal drifts to ground

"Study of Trees" 8x5 watercolor and ink by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo

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 This little study started as a demo during our workshop in Denison Park.

* All paintings are framed and available for sale. 

Please email me at bbvanotterloo@gmail.com to inquire about purchasing a painting. *

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See all plein air paintings and poetry in this series on my website:
www.bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com
Paintings by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo and poetry by Michael Czarnecki, inspired by landscapes in Steuben County, New York.
Grateful acknowledgments and appreciation to The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes for assistance in making this project possible by awarding us an Individual Artists Grant for 2018.

Plein Air Painting & Poetry

"Under the Cherry Trees" 20x24 oil on linen by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo, Poem by Michael Czarnecki

I've been getting ready to present the work created during our 6 month long project, Plein Air Painting & Poetry.
During this grant funded project Michael Czarnecki and I traveled together to 10 locations in Steuben County. We live in a beautiful part of the world, and there was plenty to inspire us. Along the way we talked about the similarites and differences between painting and poetry.
We can't wait to share it all with you!
Plein Air Painting & Poetry, Steuben County will be on exhibit from October 22 - November 16, 2018 at 171 Cedar Arts Center in Corning NY.
You are invited to a Reception and Artist/Poet Talk on Friday October 26, 5-8pm, during Corning's Urban Arts Crawl. We will begin our talk at 6pm. Michael will read his poetry and I will talk about my paintings. Please bring your questions!

You can see some pictures from our journey on our facebook project page:
Plein Air and Poetry: Steuben County

Plein air painting under the cherry trees in Denison Park, Corning NY

Grateful acknowledgments and appreciation to The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes for assistance in making this project possible by awarding us an Individual Artists Grant for 2018.

Pollinators, 171 Summer Mosaics

Pollinators Series at 171 Cedar Arts Center

I've been working on a series of 50 6x6 oil paintings for this year's Summer Mosaics Exhibit at 171 Cedar Arts Center in Corning, NY. The Mosaics show includes 31 talented artists who created 50 works of art each in a variety of mediums. Go see the show now through July 22. Artwork will start disappearing from the gallery during Thursday's reception. For more information, and tickets to the two receptions click here: summer-mosaic-tickets-available-here

View all 50 Pollinator Paintings here in my website: bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com/pollinators-2018

If one catches your eye, email me to inquire if it is still available:
bbvanotterloo@gmail.com

50 Pollinators by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo

Arts in Bloom - Open Studio Weekend

Arts in Bloom

Welcome to my studio!
Come visit me next weekend during our annual Arts in Bloom, Arts Trail in Steuben County.

Arts in Bloom
6th Annual Steuben County Arts Trail

Saturday, April 28
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 29
Noon - 5:00 pm

Visit me in my studio:
10 Jackson Circle, Corning, NY

• See my newest paintings
• Unframed watercolors
• Watercolor cards
• More Moon paintings
  

If you can't make it to my studio, you can always order online: BBvO Studio on Etsy

For a list of other artists and venues visit: artsinbloom.net

Currently my studio looks like a mess. I have a lot of work to do this week! Anyone want to be a volunteer studio assistant? (Kidding . . . not kidding :)

See you in the studio next weekend!

Bridget

Connect with me:

website: bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com

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instagram: instagram.com/bbvo_studio

Studio Workshops

Happy Studio Workshop Students

 Spring - Summer 2018 Studio Workshops

Join me in my light-filled home studio for an afternoon of drawing and painting. These classes are for all levels, no experience necessary. Materials are included in the price of the class ($50 per student per class). Feel free to bring your own materials if you have them.

Studio Workshop Setup

Botanical Drawing and Watercolor Workshops

Working with live plant specimens, students will learn to draw and paint plants with accurate detail. We will go over the basics of botanical drawing and watercolor painting techniques. I will be teaching the classical botanical style of working in thin transparent layers of watercolor. Our plant subjects will be different for each workshop, usually what's in season.

"Peony Tulip and Daffodils" by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo. Finished demo from workshop.

Upcoming Workshop Dates

    Sunday, April 8, 2018, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
    Sunday, May 27, 2018, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
    Sunday, June 24, 2018, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
    Sunday, July 8, 2018, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
    Sunday, August 12, 2018, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Registration
 
$50. per Student per class (includes all materials)
Email me at bbvanotterloo@gmail.com or send me a PayPal or Square payment with a note.


Please send your email address and a note about which workshop you are signing up for when you use PayPal or Square.

Payment Options:
Mail a check to: 10 Jackson Circle, Corning NY 14830
   
Register with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/BridgetvanOtterloo
   
Register with Square: https://squareup.com/store/bridget-bossart-van-otterloo

Feel free to Call: 607-542-0662 or email me with any questions about the workshops. 

I hope to see you this Spring or Summer!
Happy Painting,
Bridget