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Artists in the Environment features five plein air painters on July 11

Featured News | July 6, 2015

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Photograph of Stephen C. Datz, president of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, was taken by Bobbi Miller during the 2013 Artists in the Environment series.

From Artists in the Environment:

July visitors to Grand Teton National Park, as well as local residents, will have many opportunities to watch artists in action.

On Saturday, July 11, from 3-6 p.m., five distinguished member of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters will chose locations at Schwabacher Landing, referencing the beautiful landscape views to interpret their visions in paint. Participating painters: Dan Dernovich, Kaye Franklin, Lanny Grant, John Hughes and Kathy Wipfler.

The French expression, “en plein air,” means “in the open air” and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The introduction of paints in tubes, as well as field easels, in the 1870s increased the popularity of “en plen air” painting. The choice of paints and easels make for interesting components to the individual artistsʼ set-up.

Satuday’s venue encourages the public to ask questions about equipment and the creative muse. Bring a chair, watch for awhile, and enjoy the splendor of Grand Teton National Park.

CONTACT: Bobbi Miller, Artists in the Environment (AIE) Facilitator, Summer 2015 Series (307) 543-2910 bobbimiller@wildblue.net Shauna Lockhart – Events & Outreach Coordinator, Grand Teton Association (GTA), and Photography in the Environnment Facilitator (307) 739-3606 (307) 739-3580 shauna_lockhart@partner.nps.gov

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