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I went to a nice spot on the beach to paint this small 6" X 8" oil painting of the small waves coming in. I felt happy about it in the moment, but now I'm not sure how I feel. This happens a lot when I paint because my perception changes. C'est la vie. I'm also preparing for my presentation tomorrow morning. I'm excited to share my slide lecture at the Plein Air Easton HQ at 10:30AM. If you're in the area, come by and enjoy this free presentation. See you tomorrow!
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I really enjoyed doing the oil painting demo today and I want to thank everyone who came! We had a big turn out and it was really exciting to share my painting process. Mother Nature had other plans and we ended up getting rained out, but I finished my painting after the sun returned! In the evening, I did a watercolor sketch as a beautiful sunset turned the beach golden and amber. It was such a beautiful sight, but it only lasted a little while and I didn't do it justice. I know it's obvious to say, but the world is truly stunning. I feel so thankful for this trip and the amazing people I've met here.  Golden hour watercolor at Sandaway. A reminder: Tuesday, 7/14 at 10:30AM - I'll be giving a presentation about my Monet residency and more information about Eric En Plein Air. And if you can't make it to watch in person in Easton at the Waterfowl Building, you'll also be able to watch it via this YouTube link. I'm honored to have my work on display at the James Rose Center in my hometown of Ridgewood, NJ. I hope to see you this Sunday for our opening reception, but my work (10 oils and watercolors) will be on display for an extended period of time. I always encourage others to view art in person because it's a completely different experience than seeing it on a screen (especially a small Iphone screen). Even the best photography can't capture the texture and color of a painting. It's similar to live music Vs. a recording - live events have a certain depth that cannot be captured. The opening reception is a free event, but please register on the site so that we can plan accordingly: https://www.jamesrosecenter.org/events/an-afternoon-with-eric-santoli-opening-reception   I'm so happy to announce that our Season 1 premiere of Eric En Plein Air is now available to watch on the PBS app and website! (Air times on local PBS stations are also being scheduled). Our premiere episode is all about Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, NY. I hope you all enjoy the program and I want to thank everyone who supported this project. We couldn't have done it without you. https://www.pbs.org/video/lyndhurst-tarrytown-ny-frlmv7/  |
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