See their website for more details:
https://thefells.org/view-by-date/2018/8/29/plein-air-painting-with-john-c-traynor
and
Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
“All Around Monadnock: The Character and Heritage of the Monadnock Region”
as seen through the eyes of more than 50 artists.
246 Main Street, Keene, NH – June 1st to August 18th, 2018
Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, Connecticut – Two Shows:
‘American Waters’ a member show and
‘Hudson Valley Art Association – 85th Annual National Juried Exhibition’
John C. Traynor has been painting and traveling the world in search of beauty for more than 40 years and is known for his landscapes and still lifes that combine traditional realism with atmospheric impressionism. Having trained with such important teachers as Deanne Keller and Frank Mason in his youth, Traynor is part of several important lineages, including those associated with the Copley Society of Boston, of which he is a honorary member. The artist has five works in this exhibition, including his highly collected outdoor landscape scenes, as well as a rare multi- figure interior titled Sunday Evening Stories. Traynor is the official fine artist of the 2018 U.S. Open Men’s Golf Championship, held this June at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, in Eastern Long Island. Traynor has been making several trips to the area over the last several months to paint on-site, and has been particularly inspired by the legacy of William Merrit Chase, who summered and painted in Shinnecock and ran the Shinnecock Hills Summer School of Art from 1891-1902.
Fields by the Sea, oil on linen, 9×12
For more information, visit: atelierflowerfield.org, and click on Summer 2018, Adult Workshops
2 Flowerfield, Suite 6, St. James, NY 11780
(631) 250-9009 | atelierflowerfield.org | operationsdirector@atelierflowerfield.org
April 22: Fresh Paint Day – Boston, Mass
May 3: Fresh paint Gala (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
As a young artist, John C. Traynor was fascinated with the Old Masters, specifically Michelangelo, Leonardo, Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Albrecht Durer. A pivotal moment for Traynor occurred when he discovered the influential work of George Inness: “There was a large show of Inness paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that I went to with my father when I was 18. He is one of the artists that still inspires me.” According to John C. Traynor, “As I matured as an artist, I became interested in some of the American Impressionist and Tonalist painters. Some of my favorites were Fredrick Mulhaupt, John F. Carlson and Edgar Payne.” Traynor’s defined brushstrokes hearken to Payne’s vivid landscapes. Others such as Corot, Monet, and Manet encouraged him to go outside and paint landscapes. In addition, some of the figurative artists he related to early on were Sargent, Sorolla and Bouguereau.
Prior to World War I, many American artists went to Europe to paint and teach classes. After the war, artist colonies starting popping up here in the United States, particularly in New Hope PA, Old Lyme CT, Cornish NH, Dublin NH and Ogunquit ME. Traynor comments: “These were of great interest to me and I studied many of these startup colonies of impressionist painters. I can relate to many of these artists because they painted outdoors as well as in studios lit by Northern Light, using the same principles of painting that I use.” In addition, there were many other colonies of painters across the country including Brown County, Indiana; and Carmel and Laguna Beach, California.
“This exhibition brings a fresh perspective to the historical significance not only of Modern art, but of contemporary artists such as John C. Traynor, who keep these traditions alive through their own work. There are no clichés in Traynor’s work; only unadulterated aesthetic beauty left simply to be enjoyed and embraced for its quiet, unassuming simplicity.” {J. Cacciola Gallery W}
Path Less Taken – oil on linen – 18×24
Making plans to take a day-trip or weekend getaway? Look no further! Include these upcoming events into your travel plans at very picturesque locations.
There are two (2) ‘one-week’ landscape workshops in 2018: one in June and another in October. These workshops are held outdoors in beautiful southern New Hampshire locations.
The dates are:
Since space is limited, please email: mail@johnctraynor.com to reserve a spot. Look for more information in early 2018.
Change of Season – oil on canvas – 12 x 16
Dear Friends,
Reflecting on 2017, a year filled with many opportunities and successes come to mind. Early in 2017, I was very fortunate to join friends on a trip to the ‘Holy Land’ and enjoy its vast landscapes. Standing on the ground where the Beatitudes or supreme blessedness were spoken for the first time to a crowd fed by seven loaves and a few small fish, I felt indeed blessed to be able to paint and translate to canvas.
In June, I taught a month long class consisting of friends old and new joining me to paint the treasures of New Hampshire’s vistas. Two different exhibitions, one for renowned painter, Lester Stevens & the other my teacher, Frank Mason, invited me to enter my works for display. In addition, it was great catching up with former classmates and friends from my early days as a painter & student in Vermont. The Christina Gallery featured my works in a 20th anniversary exhibition on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard and The Mockingbird Gallery in Bend, Oregon held an opening during their ‘First Friday’ gathering in July.
Summer turned into a bounty of fruits and vegetables from the garden reaping not only a delicious feast for the table but a gift on canvas. Also, the Atelier at Flowerfields so graciously offered me another opportunity to teach and display my works of the Stony Brook area. Later in the year a warm, charming and growing Charleston welcomed me with a one-man show at the Ella W. Richardson Gallery.
It was an honor attending two drawing groups; one at Keene State College with Peter Roos and one at the studio of Bruce Blanchette in Walpole. In addition, I painted through most of the year twice a month with the High Street Painters. I enjoyed not only being able to practice my portrait painting but to be in the company of awesome artists. The year had many ups and downs as well. The leg broke off my favorite, outdoor French easel and I am still recovering from three broken ribs from a fall in my studio.
Thank you to all of you that have been so supportive of me and my work.
Looking forward to 2018.
Blessings to all,
John
A Colorful Harvest – oil on linen – 16×20