Buddhist artists in western Afghanistan are credited with creating the first oil paintings sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries, while the roots of watercolor painting are said to extend back to the cave paintings of Paleolithic Europe.

Meet artist Tony Zatzick at the Avalon at 2pm for this fun and loose out-door paint out. From 2pm - 4pm, Tony will mentor fellow artists who set up their easels and paint the afternoon away under the the stately trees in the Historical Society Gardens.

This event is FREE and Open to the public.

Originally from California, Zatzick has lived, worked, and exhibited in both Europe and the Americas. His work has been included for exhibition by many well-known artists and critics, such as Irving Sandler, William Bailey, and Barbara Grossman, and Bernard Chaet. After earning an MFA from Western Connecticut State University, Zatzick studied at the New York Studio School and interned for well-known artist Hugh O’ Donnell. With an expertise in art materials, his work has been included in exhibition alongside Philp Pearlstein, Janet Fish and Jamie Wyeth.