Oxford landscape drips with Wet Paint
OXFORD - Nearly 20 artists braved unusually cold and windy weather on Saturday to offer up some unique perspectives on Oxford’s local landscape during Colorscape Chenango’s 3rd Annual “Wet Paint” fundraising event.
From morning to mid-afternoon, artists armed with pencils, paints and plaster were stationed in Lafayette Park and across the Village of Oxford, steadily re-creating the ambiance and charm of various landmarks. Meanwhile, local citizens and visitors from across the county viewed and voted, by way of auction, on the speedily-produced artwork that best caught their eye.
“Wet Paint,” organizer Lisa Iannello explained, “is staying with Colorscape Chenango’s mission of promoting local artists in Chenango County.”
The event acts as the ultimate art gallery, providing both the inspiration and the medium, giving many artists a chance to gain some exposure and to portray a few familiar surroundings.
“It’s a bunch of people and artists getting together,” said local artist Angelique Hayles, who along with her husband David, own Beaver Palace Studios in Oxford. “And through different people’s eyes you get to see all the beauty that exists in a small community.”
Some of the participants are just thankful to be recognized in such an inclusive environment.
“Not only does Wet Paint support Colorscape, it supports the local artists who don’t always get the chance to show their work,” said Norwich native Jennissa Hart, who sold a 4 x 6 painting depicting the southern block of Lafayette Park. “It is such a comfortable atmosphere; all of the organizers, local vendors and community members go out of their way to make to make this a great event.”
From morning to mid-afternoon, artists armed with pencils, paints and plaster were stationed in Lafayette Park and across the Village of Oxford, steadily re-creating the ambiance and charm of various landmarks. Meanwhile, local citizens and visitors from across the county viewed and voted, by way of auction, on the speedily-produced artwork that best caught their eye.
“Wet Paint,” organizer Lisa Iannello explained, “is staying with Colorscape Chenango’s mission of promoting local artists in Chenango County.”
The event acts as the ultimate art gallery, providing both the inspiration and the medium, giving many artists a chance to gain some exposure and to portray a few familiar surroundings.
“It’s a bunch of people and artists getting together,” said local artist Angelique Hayles, who along with her husband David, own Beaver Palace Studios in Oxford. “And through different people’s eyes you get to see all the beauty that exists in a small community.”
Some of the participants are just thankful to be recognized in such an inclusive environment.
“Not only does Wet Paint support Colorscape, it supports the local artists who don’t always get the chance to show their work,” said Norwich native Jennissa Hart, who sold a 4 x 6 painting depicting the southern block of Lafayette Park. “It is such a comfortable atmosphere; all of the organizers, local vendors and community members go out of their way to make to make this a great event.”
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