March/en plein aire schedule

Aloha March! A season of not-so-surprising blustery days, swirling winds and soothing rain. When vibrant weather is included in a painting it creates ambiance, atmosphere, and mood. Weather can also add action and interest into a study. Feburary was the second month we had a Sunday morning en plein aire session, and it was great. The slow pace of Sunday morning Hilo provided open sidewalks, and an absence of parked cars. Free of the familiar downtown rattle and roll, we felt an unusual calm to the clean little streets. Rose Barber's 'Long Pose Figure Workshops' at her Paradise Park "Muse Studio" are happening. A model is set up "ala" a different master artist each month, utilizing palette, lighting, model type, props and other considerations associated with the featured artist. The last 3 sessions have showcased Sergeant, Caravaggio, and Gauguin. March's featured master artist is Klimt. Check out details in the "Other Musings" section below. Have a beautiful month!


SCHEDULE- Thursday 8am, no fees, no critique, bring your own whatevas...
*3/5-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Keaukaha, just before Richardson's Beach Park, 5 round pavilions in a row, orange life guard tower on the point, turquoise ponds, makai side, large parking area. Non stop views, quisessential Big Island. Free swimming included.
*3/12-KAMA'ILI BEACH HOUSE-Red Road location. Private home, lovely lanai overlooking spectacular Puna coastline & view of seaside vent. Little cottages sprinkled throughout the property, a fun day for all. We often end up enjoying a picnic lunch and digging this lovely comfortable cliff house. Located on the red road between Opihikao and Kehena.. take the Pahoa-Kalapana Hwy to the Kaimu turn off. At the bottom of the road there's a right or left choice, go left towards Kapoho. The house is 1/8 mile past the 17 mile marker, just after a big blind curve on the makai side, large green gates, cement posts & a For Sale sign roadside. Long curving driveway...a real jewel. (Thank you again Nora!!)
*3/19-OLD PEOPLE'S PARK/SUISAN-Directly behind Suisan Fish Market, large old Monkeypod tree. Views of Hilo Bay, the "isles" and the small boat harbor. Quiet and sweet.
*3/26-LEHIA PARK/PU'UMAILE/KING'S LANDING- Known by any of these names depending on who you're talking to, but now officially known by it's original name, Lehia. At the end of Kalaniana'ole Street (Keaukaha), go past Richardson's (Wai'uli) Beach Park, and proceed thru the open gates. The pavement ends, but the dirt road isn't so bad, and we won't be that far in. Port-a-potties. A very shady area with many interesting views of coast line, hidden tide pools, and lovely small beaches.
*3/29- KALAKAUA PARK -Sunday! Across EHCC building, magnificent banyan tree, Federal Bldg, Hawaiian Tel Bldg, EHCC, old Hilo Hotel...

OTHER MUSINGS- things of interest or not..
*FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- every tuesday 6-9pm, 10.00, uninstructed, in the annex, Bob Weiss 217-9791 or to sign onto the email list scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
*WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS- Kona side Friday group! contact; art@the-architect.us (Richard Rochkovsky) for free schedule. South Kona to North Kohala, and Waimea too.
*WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- At a Keaukaha beach house w/ocean view. Beginning to advanced all aspects of watercolor including: color mixing, brush control, washes, and advanced techniques. Private lessons also offered. Tuesday 1-3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email
*FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP- ROSE BARBER hosts a monthly 4.5 hr. single long pose figure workshop at her Paradise Park studio. The model will be set up in the style of selected master artists. The cost is 45$ per long pose session. *In addition Rose also teaches a very informative basic Figure Drawing class for artists who'd like to learn the fundamentals of figure drawing. For details and dates contact Rose at or at themusestudio@gmail.com or by phone (808)430-8552.
*SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - At her Hawaiian Paradise Park studio, max. 3 students, use of different styles, tools and materials. $46 includes supplies..Pattie offers on going classes Call 966-8861 or email
**ALOHA LUIGI's.. I recently proposed an exciting and fun idea to the owner of "Aloha Luigi's". An art show that depicts the many aspects & views of the small downtown eatery. Drawings, paintings, or your medium of choice. Subject can be the building, it's environment, or even a portrait of the owner, employees or patrons. Works that follow these
guides will be considered for the show. The show is scheduled to be hung at Aloha Luigi's about 6 months from now. - write me with any questions you may have.. there is no prospectus.
*MAALEA PRESS- Hilo- has scanned original Picasso, Keith Haring. deKooning, and many Hawaii artists on their German Cruse Fine-Art-Synchron-Table (resolution of up to 2,000 MegaPixels). Same system that's found in the Louvre, Getty, Beethoven, Smithsonian Museums & Vatican Secret Archives. This $150,000.00 image capturing and digitizing system combines the most excellent state-of-the-art image capturing devices in one system. It was developed exclusively for Fine Art Reproduction by the German engineer Herman Cruse. There's nothing comparable in the islands, and only a few located in the US. Revolutionary lighting system covers the entire width of each piece giving an incomparable color & detail rendering. The scan is touch-free, no UV-lights, no heat. Can shoot through glass & frame does not have to be taken off. Peter Sieg p: 808.969.9200 or email: maaleapress@mac.com

PAU.
with aloha, AM

February Schedule

Kung Hee Fat Choy!! Aloha Year of The Ox. February hosts Fat Tuesday (AKA Mardi Gras 2/24), and sweet old Valentine's Day (2/14)-looks like quiet little February has a full dance card. The weather is very changeable and there is always a strong chance of storms..

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa have their own style of high drama. As they silently sit shrouded beneath a cloudy veil it's possible to forget they're even there. That's when the clouds slip away, and like burlesque dancers who've suddenly dropped their fans, the girls are blushingly revealed. Show stopping winter wear brilliantly glistens in an elegant drape across dark blue curves. Gentle little clouds creep up to quietly curl and tuck cat-like around the lower slopes. Later you'll see them gliding smoothly away, undulating across the sky like Isadora Duncan's scarves in slow motion.

What to do if you show up to a location and no one's there? I scout around checking views, sky conditions, fuss with my gear, clean my palette, & set up. Occasionally I'll sit in my car waiting for Gerald or someone. If you're uncomfortable starting alone, buddy up and car pool. Plein air artists must be self starters, you know-it's all about "capturing the light". This schedule provides location suggestions and ideas, ultimately it's up to you to choose how you'd like to work it. The group of "regulars" is widely varied, and it's our collective good fortune to have such exquisite locations at the tip of our brushes.

FEBRUARY SCHEDULE-Thursdays, 8am, no fees, no critique, bring your own stuffs

5- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK. At Keaukaha, follow Kalaniana'ole Hwy to just before Richardson's Beach Park, makai side, 5 round pavilions in a row, life guard tower on the point.

12- ALA HEIAU. A simply gorgeous Puna location. At the end of Maku'u drive to the bottom, right on to Ala Heiau Road. Drive to the end and find a place to park, being aware not to block the small dirt roads the fisherpeople use. Great views of coastline.

19- GALLERY TOULOUSE. Onomea.. Diane Renchler's sweet little gallery is always a treat to invade.. if the solar power is up for it she'll blast jazz, and good vibrations waft about. Good ol' Toulouse (the cat) usually does a disappearing act or peers out from a tree covered rooftop. Quaint old style structures, ocean views, and country side...

From Hilo take the Hamakua Hwy (19) to the "Scenic Drive"/Mamalahoa Road, turn makai, Gallery Toulouse is about 1.5 miles down the hill, right side. Small sign, gotta keep your eyes peeled.. 9643507

26- WAILOA PARK. I'll say let's meet at the big pavilion, but we'll probably be out in the park, spread all over hill and dale. A group favorite,, diverse and Hilo style..

**DOWNTOWN HILO SUNDAY SESSION-2/22/09- The corners of Mamo and Keawe. Im going to paint the building that houses KaHuina Gallery, but there are many aspects to that location, and if the Mamo building is still standing we can paint that too.

OTHER MUSINGS-

*PASTEL OF HAWAII PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP- March 29, 30, 31, in Hilo with Terry Ludwig creator of Terry Ludwig Pastels, organized by Pastel of Hawaii Cost $280, limited to 10 artists, please call, Vivian Ursula 345-9472 or Helen at 1-808-623-2249

*FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- every tuesday 6-9pm, 10.00, uninstructed, in the annex, Bob Weiss 217-9791 or to sign onto the email list scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com

*WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS- Kona side group! contact; art@the-architect.us (Richard Rochkovsky) for free schedule. South Kona to North Kohala, and Waimea too.

*WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- At a Keaukaha beach house w/ocean view. Beginning to advanced all aspects of watercolor including: color mixing, brush control, washes, and advanced techniques. Private lessons also offered. Tuesday 1-3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email <vince.callagher@gmail.com>

*FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP- Rose Barber will hold a monthly 4.5 hr. single long pose figure workshop at her Paradise Park studio. The model will be set up in the style of selected master artists. The cost is 45$ per long pose session. *In addition Rose also teaches a very informative basic Figure Drawing class for artists who'd like to learn the fundamentals of figure drawing. For details and dates contact Rose at <themusestudio.com> or at themusestudio@gmail.com or by phone (808)430-8552.

PAU.

with fondest aloha, Amy