For a renowned figure painter like Gari Melchers, it was out of the ordinary to devote an entire canvas to the view of an empty garden, but the vision
Winter Gardening
Winter is a good time to settle down with seed and plant catalogs and a nice cup of hot tea. The weather is freezing and gardeners are hiding inside,
25 Years of Holidays
The upcoming December 10 Holiday Open House marks the 25th such event that I have overseen as Director of Gari Melchers Home and Studio. The event
A Plein Air Artist’s Paradise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtP97L6vczk Artists of all types and ages are encouraged to use Belmont as the backdrop for their artistic
Back in the Day
“Back in the day” Belmont in September was a lively place, lively in the sense of human activity as well as the emerging splendor of autumn.
Let’s Face It! Remembering Gari Melchers
Hang around artists long enough and you’re bound to have your portrait painted. That explains why there are so many portraits of Gari Melchers by his
French vs. American
A young woman working on the topic of Gari Melchers recently asked me if French impressionism was different from the impressionism practiced by
The Communion by Gari Melchers
If you're ever in Ithaca, New York, don't miss the chance to see this lovely painting at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. Reblogged from Hit
Belmont’s Water Supply
The trails that go through the woods at Belmont take our visitors to remnants of historic artifacts from by-gone times. The sites include among other