ERIC EN PLEIN AIR

#101 Lyndhurst - Tarrytown, NY
Short Description:
Eric visits Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival manor in Tarrytown, NY and paints with oils.

Long description:
Join artist Eric Santoli as he travels to Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival country house that is located on 67 acres right next to the Hudson River. Eric tours the estate with Assistant Director, Krystyn Hastings Silver and Horticulturalist, Eugena Pilek Swart. Eric demonstrates how to create an oil painting using a toned canvas.


#102 Van Vleck House & Gardens - Montclair, NJ
Short Description:
Eric visits Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair, NJ and paints a scene in watercolor.

Long description:
Join artist Eric Santoli as he explores the gardens around historic Van Vleck House in Montclair, NJ. This former private estate runs as a non-profit community resource and features a public botanical garden. Eric meets with guests who teach him about the history and modern functions of this generous non-profit. Eric demonstrates how to capture a scene using watercolors and gouache.


#103 Flat Rock Brook - Englewood, NJ
Short Description:
Eric visits Flat Rock Brook nature preserve in Englewood, NJ and paints with oils.

Long description:
Join artist Eric Santoli as he visits Flat Rock Brook nature preserve in Englewood, NJ. Flat Rock Brook is a 150-acre nature preserve and environmental education center. Eric learns about rescued raptors that now help educate the public and then he learns about nature photography with educator, James Faletti. Eric demonstrates how to capture a nature scene using oil paints.


#104 Pony Power Therapies - Mahwah, NJ
Short Description:
Eric visits Pony Power Therapies in Mahwah, NJ to learn about and sketch horses.

Long description:
Join Eric Santoli as he visits Pony Power Therapies in Mahwah, NJ. Pony Power connects people with disabilities or life challenges to the wonders of horses, farming and nature. Eric meets with Founder and Executive Director, Dana Spett to learn about nature-based programs offered as a complement to activities with horses. Eric shows how to capture movement while drawing animals with charcoal.


#105 The Celery Farm Nature Preserve – Allendale, NJ
Short Description:
Eric visits the Celery Farm Nature Preserve in Allendale, NJ and paints with watercolors.

Long description:
Join artist Eric Santoli visits the Celery Farm Nature Preserve in Allendale, NJ. This 107-acre freshwater wetland is open to the public and features fascinating nature and wildlife. Eric meets with marsh warden and journalist, Jim Wright to learn more about the history of the Celery Farm and modern preservation methods. Eric demonstrates how to paint reflections with watercolor.


#106 Reeves-Reed Arboretum - Summit, NJ
Short Description:
Eric visits Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ and paints a garden scene in watercolor.

Long description:
Join Eric Santoli as he visits Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ to discover its history and modern gardening methods. Reeves-Reed Arboretum engages, educates, and enriches its visitors so they become better stewards of nature and the environment. Learn about horticulture with Horticulturalist, John Beirne. Eric demonstrates how to capture a colorful garden scene using watercolors.