We have received a lot of requests asking about Season 1 updates of Eric En Plein Air and I'm happy to share an update now!  We have finished editing our episode visiting Lyndhurst, a Gothic revival mansion in Tarrytown, NY.  This first edit is going to be reviewed by KQED for American Public Television.
  Once our distributor reviews it, we will receive editing feedback and will then be able to edit the rest of Season 1.  We have come a long way in a short time, but this process takes a lot of patience and diligent work.  Our goal is to produce a program that is educational, interesting and enjoyable to watch.
  Each episode is full of principle-based art lessons which will give viewers the tools to create art en plein air or elsewhere.  As a teacher and graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Florence Academy of Art, my goal is to share these time-honored methods with the Public TV audience.
  Viewers may also enjoy this program as a relaxing travelogue while learning about nature, travel, history, conservation, and more! 

  I hope you enjoy reading this lovely article by award-winning photographer and educator, James Falletti.  I had the opportunity to interview James while filming our episode at Flat Rock Brook in Englewood, NJ.  This beautifully written article makes me feel very proud of the program that we're creating for public TV.  More updates will be coming soon as we continue to edit Season 1.
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Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/connecting-art-nature-community-flat-rock-brook-james-m-falletti-r1kqe

  Today we visited Flat Rock Brook in Englewood, NJ for our last day of filming for Season 1 of Eric En Plein Air!  I learned so much about this nature preserve from Executive Director, Stephen Wiessner and Rosetta Arrigo (Land Steward / Raptor Care Specialist).
   Their raptor sanctuary is home to birds of prey who wouldn't be able to survive in the wild.  I was particularly charmed by Tilly, an Eastern Screech Owl who was saved after being attacked by a cat.  Unfortunately, Tilly lost sight in one eye, but she has a very nice home there where she is safe and protected.
   I also had a great conversation with James Falletti, a photographer & educator who travels and takes beautiful nature photos.  James shared his inspirations and some great tips for photographing nature.
  For this episode's art lesson: I shared more information about color theory while using oil paints to capture a scene next to the brook.  It was very serene to hear the moving water while painting this scene.
  Thank you to my guests for today and I can't wait to share this full episode along with the rest of Season 1 on Public Television!

Rosetta Arrigo (Land Steward / Raptor Care Specialist)

  What a thrill it was today to visit Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, NY.  This episode explores the past and present state of this Gothic revival mansion.  Our wonderful guests included Assistant Director, Krystyn Hastings Silver and Horticulturalist, Eugena Pilek Swart.  Thank you to everyone at Lyndhurst for welcoming us and we can't wait to come visit again for a future episode!

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  Another artistic and educational episode of Eric En Plein Air as we visited Reeves-Reed Arboretum.  Huge thanks to the whole team for welcoming us and to the four amazing guests who shared their knowledge and expertise on this episode.  I learned a lot and I can't wait to come back in the spring to paint their beautiful daffodils!

  Goats are "on loan" from a local farm to eat extra vegetation now that the season is over.  The second photo is a reconstruction of a bald eagle nest!  I had no idea the nests were so large, but I held a bald eagle when I was in Ireland and they are definitely big birds!

  Thank you so much to Pony Power Therapies in Mahwah, NJ for welcoming us today.  I love animals and this episode was really fun as I learned more about this wonderful organization.  Artistically, I shared a lesson for sketching animals with charcoal.  Charcoal is a great material for capturing the movement of these beautiful animals.
  We're filming more great episodes soon, all of which will premier in Season 1 of Eric En Plein Air! 

  As we continue to film season 1 of Eric En Plein Air, we are still seeking donations and funding to cover our distribution fees for public television.  We are doing the best we can with production and filming, but every dollar counts as we want to create the best program possible.  Please consider DONATING today.
  Companies and organizations who want to donate more funding for our program will receive commercial spotlights at the beginning and end of the program which will be seen by millions of viewers.  If you would be interested in potentially being a funder, please send us a message through our CONTACT PAGE.

  We had so much fun today, filming at Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair, NJ!  Thank you so much to the Van Vleck and Montclair Foundation team for being my guests for this episode; they taught me so much about the history of Van Vleck, educational programs, non-profit/charity work and much more.
  My instructional demonstration was a watercolor scene from the tennis court garden which has a beautiful fountain.  My goal is to share practical art instruction about the painting process, materials and more - As a teacher, I want to inspire others to try it for themselves!
  You'll be able to watch this episode in season 1 of Eric En Plein Air - Stay tuned as we continue filming more episodes!

  Summer has officially turned to fall!  And I'm happy because it's my favorite time of year!  I love the cozy vibes, the cooler days, the leaves turning and of course, Halloween! 🎃
  And as the seasons change, I am very excited to announce that we are filming new episodes of Eric En Plein Air!  We have been very busy organizing locations and planning programs that blend art instruction, travel, gardens, history and more.  Each episode also has one or more guests who will teach us more about each location.
  We appreciate all of the SUPPORT and DONATIONS that we've received and we can't wait to share season 1 once it's all done and ready for public television!  And remember, we are always looking for location suggestions and feedback which you can send to us via our CONTACT PAGE.