Current Exhibit
20 Minutes From Everywhere 2.0
Plein Air Paintings by Kath Schifano
November 19, 2024 - January 19, 2025
Plein Air Paintings by Kath Schifano
November 19, 2024 - January 19, 2025
Left - The Gorge From Glen Park Ontario, oil, 16 x 12 inches
Right - TIpping Point, oil on linen, 16 x 12 inches
ARTIST STATEMENT
Art is both a challenge and a profound experience for me. My plein air paintings are direct reflections of observations and perceptions of the natural world. I cherish painting outdoors, where I can immerse myself in nature and document places and moments that captivate me. The changing light, shifting weather, and varying times of day all influence my work, presenting a dynamic challenge to capture each fleeting moment.
Every scene holds potential, and returning to a favorite location reveals a new perspective shaped by different weather and conditions. This evolving record allows me to create diverse interpretations of the same place. To draw viewers into my paintings, I use rich archival colors and contrasts and incorporate oil paint or pastels- and occasionally ink with watercolor for urban sketching.
My commitment to high-quality surfaces and materials ensures that each piece is not only visually engaging but also durable. If these paintings enhance your appreciation of my perspective, highlight details of nature you might have overlooked, or resonate with you in any way, then I consider them successful.
BIO
Kath Schifano’s paintings have been featured in numerous venues, and she has received awards for her vibrant and evocative paintings, which are in major collections across the United States and on several continents.
Kath is a Plein Air artist whose love for painting outdoors began after a career as an art educator in Niagara Falls. Born in New York City, she chose to stay in Western New York after earning her BA from SUNY Fredonia and an MA from the University at Buffalo. A Fulbright Fellowship recipient, she studied traditional crafts and art in India, enriching her artistic perspective.
With a studio in the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, Kath finds endless inspiration in travel and the natural beauty that surrounds her.
Art is both a challenge and a profound experience for me. My plein air paintings are direct reflections of observations and perceptions of the natural world. I cherish painting outdoors, where I can immerse myself in nature and document places and moments that captivate me. The changing light, shifting weather, and varying times of day all influence my work, presenting a dynamic challenge to capture each fleeting moment.
Every scene holds potential, and returning to a favorite location reveals a new perspective shaped by different weather and conditions. This evolving record allows me to create diverse interpretations of the same place. To draw viewers into my paintings, I use rich archival colors and contrasts and incorporate oil paint or pastels- and occasionally ink with watercolor for urban sketching.
My commitment to high-quality surfaces and materials ensures that each piece is not only visually engaging but also durable. If these paintings enhance your appreciation of my perspective, highlight details of nature you might have overlooked, or resonate with you in any way, then I consider them successful.
BIO
Kath Schifano’s paintings have been featured in numerous venues, and she has received awards for her vibrant and evocative paintings, which are in major collections across the United States and on several continents.
Kath is a Plein Air artist whose love for painting outdoors began after a career as an art educator in Niagara Falls. Born in New York City, she chose to stay in Western New York after earning her BA from SUNY Fredonia and an MA from the University at Buffalo. A Fulbright Fellowship recipient, she studied traditional crafts and art in India, enriching her artistic perspective.
With a studio in the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, Kath finds endless inspiration in travel and the natural beauty that surrounds her.