Creation of the Community Symbolic Tree at the Skaneateles Library

Skaneateles...  What a beautiful place.

On Saturday, April 26 I undertook a scenic route to the Skaneateles Public Library.

Source: http://soarcny.blogspot.com/2012/09/returning-to-challenger-ii.html

I arrived at the library around 11:30 a.m. and I was truly impressed by the building's architecture and the visually charming town's layout and design.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skaneateles_%28village%29,_New_York

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I was welcomed by the Library Director, Nickie Marquis, who was so kind to help me transport all the art supply and easel. The library doesn't only have a charming and classic interior but holds the John D. Barrow Art Gallery, designed and built by John Dodgson Barrow to properly display his paintings.

Setting up for the creation of the Community Symbolic Tree.

My first resident painting the Community Symbolic Tree was Megan Jae Riggs, an amazing photographer and freelancer from Montana, who recently moved in Skaneateles.

The next residents were Renee Marati and her friend's daughter who nicely added tall grasses and flowers to the foreground.

 

My last resident was Deb Tomushunas and she did a terrific job in making the right portion of the branches really three-dimensional.

Deb poses next to the Community Symbolic Tree painting.

Check out this article related to this event by Maria Norris from skaneatelesjournal.com http://auburnpub.com/skaneateles/news/artist-promotes-nature-appreciation-with-symbolic-tree-project-at-skaneateles/article_c6d89254-5e86-59ee-9888-20c20557a75f.html

My next event takes place at the Onondaga Free library, 

Sunday, May 4 from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Email me at mariarizzoart@gmail.com if you would like to participate!