Alpenglow and Mout Washington

What is Alpenglow-Alpenglow is a beautiful natural phenomenon that occurs when the sun is just below the horizon, casting a reddish glow on the mountains. This glow is caused by the scattering of sunlight by particles in the atmosphere. The term "alpenglow" comes from the German word "Alpenglühen," which means "Alps glow." It usually happens during sunrise and sunset.

Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States, is a particularly stunning sight during alpenglow. As the sun rises or sets, casting its warm light on the mountain's slopes, the peak is bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. This phenomenon, known as alpenglow, creates a breathtaking view.

Why artist love to paint this glow is that during the blue and white colored winter months the Alpenglow produces a magnificent pink band of color over the mountains just for a few minutes at the horizon line.

Grant Winner of the Hemphill Family Foundation

After a few attempts at grant writing, I finally was able to develop the skills to win one! It has tank me four years of developing the skill to be able to put into words the abstract concepts, and to do a strong budget.

Anyone who can write about art in a professional way, You ARE MY HERO!!!

Newburyport Art (NAA) is thrilled to announce two winners

of the Art Adventure Grant! Since 2016, each grant has been generously funded by the Hemphill Family Foundation. This grant enables artist applicants to explore aspects of their artistic practice and professional development through experiences such as travel, educational classes, learning opportunities, and more! This year was NAA’s largest applicant pool to date, with 29 submissions. The winners were selected by a committee who considered the strength and cohesiveness of the portfolio, the artist’s thoughtful consideration and planning, and personal investment in the greater idea of an art adventure. Last Saturday, Mary Francis, Trustee of the Hemphill Family Foundation and NAA Artist Member, presented the awards to the winners.

Congratulations to Rebecca Klementovich,

winner of the 2024 Art Adventure Grant! In her grant application, Rebecca writes: “Painting a bog in the National forest located in North Conway En Plein Air would be an immersive and challenging experience that engages both the physical and emotional…En Plein Air painting in a bog offers a chance to truly connect with nature and capture its beauty on canvas…The finished paintings will be a unique collection that reflects not just the scene itself, but also the experience of being there.

Gary Samson's NH Artist Project

I was lucky enough to be photographed by Gary Samson, who is taking photographs of NH artist. On many levels, this is really kind of Gary to do for artists. There are so many talented artists in this state. Gary has a well done page with more in depth pictures and information of these artists.

https://www.garysamsonphotography.com/nh-artists

Below is more about Gary.

Gary Samson is a fine art photographer and photo educator who has received numerous awards, grants and fellowships for his work during the past forty years. He is currently serving as the Artist Laureate of New Hampshire after retiring as the Chair of the Photography Department at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, NH. Gary has taught photography courses and workshops regionally and internationally since 1981 and his career in photography started in 1971 at the University of New Hampshire where he served as the University Filmmaker and Manager of Photography.