Finalimpressions Blog

April 23, 2006 - On the Road

Last week I drove to Letchworth State Park to see if the trees and grasses were far enough along to shoot. Not yet. But it was still a beautiful day and it was so peaceful to just relax and drive the park with the windows down. The park should be about ready the first of May.

I did take a couple of pictures of a stand of Daffodils and some birch trees, but I think this was my only successful artwork of the day. This print will be added to my spring portfolio.

April 17, 2006 - The Old Railroad Swing Bridge

Last Saturday, Joe and I went in search of some spring photography.

At Durand Eastman Park, some of the Magnolias were in full bloom. After that we wondered up to the Charlotte area and took in the new water front area. The new bridge and public docking area are beautiful. As always, I am attracted to the old railroad swing bridge. It was a lucky day for me when I found it accompanied by some April clouds. The old and the new, set in harmony at the mouth of the Genesee River in Rochester.

April 14, 2006 - Congratulations Jim!

It’s always great to see a fellow artist and friend in the spotlight. A long time friend Jim Williams was commissioned to create the artwork poster for the 2006 Lilac Festival.

I’ve always enjoyed the wonderful color and unique vision of his work. This makes his work so perfect to represent our first, and colorful, Rochester area outdoor festival. If you get a chance, browse James Williams work here.

April 10, 2006 - Times Square

Built in the 30's, this wonderful building has become one of the most distinctive features of the Rochester skyline. I'm told that the sculptured wings at the top are called “The Wings of Progress”, and we are all hoping that Rochester continues to prosper and progress. This 14x20 framed street shot of the "Times Square" building taken on Sunday April 9th, will become a featured image in my Rochester urban portfolio.

April 6, 2006 - wow - we made it!

We got our first show acceptance for 2006 and we are really excited. We have been accepted to Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College Pennsylvania. It is consistently nationally ranked as one of the top 10 shows in the U.S.A. The show draws artists from across the country and is quite difficult to get into. So we are honored as well as humbled at being accepted.

We plan to do 7 shows this year, up from 5 last year.