Author Archives: Patty Porter

Marvin’s Pond III ~ Between the Seasons – 2022

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  • Marvin’s Pond III ~ Between the Seasons-2022

This body of work that is being shown at SOAG is my attempt to share reflections on certain inspiring locations.  Upon experiencing these locations I realize a kind of awakening that makes me suddenly aware of new light, color, texture, and atmosphere. One such location is my neighbor’s pond, about 200 yards from my house.  It is hidden by a row of locust trees but once you wonder through that privacy, a new world develops, one that changes on a daily and seasonal basis. The walk to the pond travels through my own perennial garden that offers the same experience of awakening with a continual succession of blooms throughout the seasons. This particular painting might be the first painting I’ve ever done without having green dominate and that presented many challenges!

The Top of Sirrene Road

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  • The Top of Sirrene Road

With all the travel restrictions of the pandemic, I stayed close to home, walking hundreds of miles but all within a 20 mile radius of my home outside of Trumansburg.  The stunning autumn colors from “The Top of Sirrene Road” were a reward for climbing that road’s very steep hill. This work will be featured in my latest show in October 2021at SOAG,  CLOSE TO HOME ~ and then some, along with pastel drawings and photographs by Diane Newton.

Interlocken Trail

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  • Interlocken Trail

I’ve always been drawn to our National Forest in the Hector Land Use Area of the Finger Lakes in Upstate NY. It’s a mixture of pasture and forest, filled with gorges, ponds and both intimate and distant views. The Interlocken Trail near Teeter Pond is a favorite inspiration for my work. This painting captured the long shadows of a June evening as the wind swept through trees on a ridge overlooking Seneca Lake. The place was clearly dramatic, yet a strong sense of peace came over me, making me feel glad to be alive. It’s that aliveness that I try to convey to my viewers.