Teague Community Gallery

Opening Saturday, June 15. Closes August 4.

Ford House en Plein Air, an exhibition of plein air paintings from the Paint Out

On June 1, the third annual Paint Out at Ford House welcomed over 60 artists who spent their day painting on the lush grounds of the estate. Following the Fresh Paint Party and awards ceremony that evening, our guest juror made selections for this exhibition based on the finished works. This group of paintings represents the many beautiful views at Ford House, from the fabulous gardens to historic buildings and majestic shoreline.

En plein air, or plein air painting, is the act of painting outdoors. Artists have the added challenge of dealing with changes in sunlight, wind, and temperature when painting outdoors, making it a specialized technique of the medium. Though popularized in the mid-1800s by Impressionist painters, plein air painting has a strong following around the world today.

Guest juror Joel Grothaus is a Detroit-based artist known for his contemplative observations of the natural world. He maintains an active painting practice and serves as In-House Artist and Studio Manager for Signal-Return. Joel holds a degree in illustration from the College for Creative Studies and has exhibited at the Flint Institute of Arts and David Klein Gallery. In addition to his artistic work, Joel has shared his expertise through teaching, having instructed drawing and painting courses as an adjunct instructor and led letterpress workshops at Signal-Return. His work is held in private collections nationwide.

First Place – Nicole McKean, Solitude

Second Place – Sharon Will, Rose Garden

Third Place – Lisa Chalker, Summer Morning

Honorable Mention – Kolt Ewing, Playhouse Tree

Honorable Mention – Sharon Glazer, Flowers by the Pond I

Honorable Mention – Cynthia Yates, House View