Born in New York City, Virginia "Jini" McNeice (1936-2019) attended Pratt Institute of Art and studied at the Art Student's League, SUNY Albany, Skidmore College and the Vermont Studio Center. McNeice's work in pastel and oil is inspired by nature, and her primary focus is upon color relationships, contrast and the effect of light at various times of the day. Jini became a prolific and regionally-renowned landscape artist who drew inspiration from the natural beauty of the countryside she loved. Jini lived on a farm in Cambridge, NY surrounded by beautiful gardens until her passing in 2019. 

"I paint the landscape because I live in a beautiful area of upstate New York. When I stand out in a field in front of the woods, a pasture or pond I am stimulated by all the possibilities that present themselves to me - the colors - the light - the dark shapes. It is all so wonderful and full of promise. Nature and Transition show me the way." 

Items Included: Framed "Goldenrod & Barn" pastel on la carte by Virginia McNeice. Image is 9.25" x 12.25". Frame is 16.5" x 19.25". 

Donor: Barbara Glaser