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Wainwright Trees #2 by Elasah Schaff-Smith, Hand Colored Photo on Paper
About the Painting
Painting depicts trees on the grounds of Wainwright House. Titled Wainwright Trees #2, Hand Colored Photo on Paper. Elasah Schaff-Smith's paintings of trees are on exhibit at the Trees for Life Art Exhibit at Wainwright House January 11 – February 8. Trees are the centerpiece of an awareness and fund-raising campaign by The Environmental Advocacy Group of Rye (EAGR) to re-tree communities in Westchester County starting in Rye.
About the Artist
Elasah Schaff-Smith is an artist that comes from Chicago and now resides in Pelham. Her deep love of nature is the main source of inspiration for her work. Her paintings and photos reflect the feelings in the changing environment. When not on location, her studio provides a place where she experiments with a variety of techniques.
A strong sense of color has manifested not only in her work but also through a business of Color Consulting. She has worked with private clients in homes and has taught special classes to children and adults, encouraging their creative expression.
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If you haven’t seen this exhibit at Wainwright House yet, take an hour and go! The art is amazingly vibrant and eye-catching!