John Fulton Folinsbee: Capturing New Hope’s Soul Through Impressionistic Light John Fulton “Jack” Folinsbee (1907 – 1972) stands as a singular figure in American landscape painting, particularly renowned for his masterful depictions of the Delaware River valley and its surrounding communities during the heyday of the New Hope Art Colony. Born in Buffalo, New York, Folinsbee’s life was profoundly shaped by physical disability—a debilitating polio infection at age 14 left him wheelchair-bound—yet he persevered with unwavering determination to pursue his artistic passions. This resilience fuele…