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It was a rare early summer day with flawless blue sky, a bit of New England weather to relieve the humid, often stormy pattern that has dominated the season so far. Four WSLP members painted along the waterfront just behind the Visitor’s Center. Shaded by large, leafy trees we had vistas of the urban and industrial landscape across the river, including colossal vessels with their steely gray hulls. Tugboats and the water taxi plied the water, and we were treated to the passage of a large, stately, two-masted sailing ship that, like a Hollywood celebrity, begged to be included in the paintings. (One of us quickly drew the ship, then built the rest of the painting around it and hoped the composition would work.) All agreed that it was a perfect day for plein air, and enjoyed the experience.

In attendance: Nancy Tankersley, Lisa Egeli, Jill Banks (guest), and Mary Kokoski (organizer)

Painting by Jill Banks (photographed under dappled light at paint out)

Painting by Mary Kokowski (photographed under dappled light)

Painting by Nancy Tankersley (photographed under dappled light)

Painting by Nancy Tankersley