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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008

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NCPR News

A bounty of art from the garden

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Diane Leifheit captures flowers and an Adirondack chair in pastels
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Jennifer Bilow in a garden near Malone
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It's harvest season and artists across the region have been busy in the garden. Painting outdoors, or "plein air", is a time-honored tradition, particularly by artists who want to convey a sense of immediacy. They'll find a spot among flowers or along a stream, prop up an easel and paint just as they see it. Most works are competed within hours on the spot. Spontaneity is key. Bugs, rain and fleeting sunlight are challenges. Todd Moe visits a group of artists near Malone celebrating another season of creating art outdoors.
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