Local artist John Forgione can frequently be seen around town at his easel with brush in hand, capturing the many wonderful scenes in Westport. On this day he took advantage of the flags of more than 100 nations which were flying on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Memorial Bridge for last months jUNe Day celebration (WestportLocalPress jUNe Day).

John’s work has been displayed and sold through a variety of Connecticut art shows and galleries including the Fine Line Art Gallery, NEST Arts Factory, New Pond Farm, Rene Soto Gallery, Mark Twain Library, Metro Art Studios, and out of his home studio and gallery in Easton.

John told WestportLocal, “I've lived right next to Westport nearly my entire life (Weston and Easton), and I've always enjoyed the people, the history, and the amenities the town of Westport has to offer. The international flags being flown on the Saugatuck bridge are a high-energy visual, and I was naturally attracted to the scene ... doing my best to capture the day and express the positive energy with paint and brush.” John added, “My lifelong love of nature, and a strong influence of the French and American Impressionists drive my passion for “Plein Air” Painting. I truly enjoy the emotional and physical challenges of painting outdoors, working quickly and fervently to capture the effects of light, weather, form, architecture and nature in my work.”

Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge.