ON VIEW SOON
In Plain Sight:
The Luminous Plein Air Landscape Paintings by Scott Balfe, James Coe and Tarryl Gabel
Tyte Gallery is pleased to present In Plain Sight: The Luminous Plein Air Landscape Paintings by Scott Balfe, James Coe and Tarryl Gabel. This traditional landscape exhibition showcases the on-site paintings of three of the Hudson Valley’s most noted artists who continue a centuries-old tradition of working directly from nature in all types of weather and light conditions. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Saturday, June 13, from 5 PM – 7 PM, and will remain on view through Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Similar to the 19th-century French Impressionists who carried their easels on-site, each of the three featured artists’ masterful works respond to the shifting light, changes in weather conditions and the emotional experiences of being alone in the landscape. Their encounters with the landscape, whether it be the Hudson River, the Catskill mountains or beyond, fosters paintings that are alive with atmosphere and color yet echo the traditions of great plein air painters that have come before them.
The Artists:
Scott Balfe has shown in many galleries, and has a following of collectors who appreciate his paintings of intrinsic beauty and of his growing importance in the world of art. He is a classical landscape painter in the tradition of the 19th century Hudson River School. Over the past 30 years, he has exhibited his work nationally, including a one-person show at the prestigious Union League Club and at Sotheby’s in New York City and Guernsey’s in London, England. His work is represented by a number of galleries in New York and in Massachusetts.
James Coe is a graduate of Harvard University and Parsons School of Design and had a fifteen year career as a field guide and scientific illustrator. Today, Coe is a nationally recognized plein air landscape painter and his works are represented in the permanent collections of the New York State Museum, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Hiram Blauvelt and Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museums, and the Bennington Center for the Arts. His work has also been featured in such national publications as American Art Collector.
Tarryl Gabel has lived the past 32 years in the Hudson River Valley and prefers to paint ‘en plein air’ whenever possible. She has been voted by readers of Hudson Valley Magazine as “Best Artist” in their annual “Best of Hudson Valley” five separate times. She has won awards nationally including “Paint the Parts” and “Paint America Top 100”, and noted American art historian David Levy cited her plein air painting for the highly competitive award, “Worthy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art”. Her work is in many private and corporate collections both nationally and abroad.
The Curator:
With over 40 years of museum and gallery experience at such institutions as The Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Chase Manhattan Bank Corporate Art Program, the Museum of American Folk Art and Storm King Art Center, Wayne Lempka is presently the art collections manager at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, State University of New York at New Paltz. He is an art historian with a concentration in American painting and photography. He is also a lecturer in the Art Department of Marist University. During his tenure in the art world, he has curated over 200 exhibitions.
In Plain Sight:
The Luminous Plein Air Landscape Paintings
by Scott Balfe, James Coe & Tarryl Gabel
on view :
June 13 – August 2, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13, 5 PM– 7 PM
Gallery Hours:
Mon 10 AM - 5 PM
Tues & WED CLOsed
Thurs & Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
Sat 11 AM - 5 PM
Sun 10 AM - 4 PM
or by appointment
TYTE GALLERy
At Tyte Gallery, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant arts community by showcasing a diverse range of works from both established and emerging local artists. Our exhibition schedule features group shows and a rotating selection of pieces from our represented artists, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all.
We are committed to building strong relationships with artists and expanding our network of collectors, while also discovering and nurturing new talent. Our goal is to provide exceptional personalized service and deliver extraordinary fine art to both novice and seasoned collectors. Through this passion, we aim to enrich the lives of our clients and celebrate the transformative power of art.
