Join us for our next Art Chat in May!

Come and enjoy an informal discussion, maybe have some wine and otherwise get to know your fellow artists and members.

On April 25, 2025 30+ AOY members and long-time River Rats plein air painters, Bob McBride and April Ann Bohmler held a discussion about painting En Plein Air. En plein air is a French phrase meaning "in the open air," and describes the process of painting a landscape outdoors. Bob and April Ann shared their experiences and personal stories painting with the River Rats group. The River Rats had formed under ArtsBridge, another Bucks County arts group that folded in early 2025. It has since merged with AOY.

To begin, look for the three Ps in plein air: 1) a Place to Park; 2) a Point of Interest; and 3) A Place to Pee! 

to read more, check out the River Rats forum here. Members, make sure you're signed in to the website to read and post within the AOY Member Forums.

Jan 2025 Art Chat on Moving From Realism to Abstraction with Jo-Ann Osnoe, James Bongartz and Aida Birritteri.

Nov 2024 Art Chat with Chuck Fischer and Gene Underwood. Photo courtesy of Karen Brodsky.