Sunday, September 27, 2009

OCTOBER SCHEDULE/EN PLEIN AIRE

OCTOBER ALOHA- Here we are on the edge of the so-called "holiday season"... hmmm.. To some this may mean increased sales, cooler days in the studio, or global tripping. It's all good. I'm looking forward to painting shape shifting clouds, and illusive sunlight. I'm anticipating the return of the whales, monk seals & big surf. I dig the coolness of this time of year & the how the trades generously scent the air with ocean, and brush my skin & hair with soft spray. A simply splendid occurrence. The calendar, like a genial old sage, presents us with expectations & innuendo firmly rooted in historical weather patterns. Pretty much a guessing game, may as well listen to TV weather forecasters. So apparently, remaining cheerily flexible is our optimum path. You know what I mean; the lemons to lemonade thing, the go-with-the-flow-keep-a-smile-on-your-mug routine, 'jus hang loose (a'ole pilikila). Drop into downtown Hilo's Aloha Luigi restaurant 254 Keawe St., & check out the Aloha Luigi Art Show we have up.

SCHEDULE/EN PLEIN AIRE- Thursday 8am (Hawaiian time), no fees, no humbug, bring your own stuffs- (?'s-9896906)
1)WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Keaukaha- Something new! Our monthly Wai'uli Thursday experience will now include a non-mandatory gentle critique. It'll most likely coincide with lunch
time. Bring any of your art, it doesn't have to be a plein air work. A critique can really expedite problem solving in a positive & supportive manner. It's a good opportunity to
gather input & support from a diverse, experienced, & talented group of artists. Wai'uli has beauty from here to forever, but it seems of value to expand our focus a tad. Many
artists have a stash of "mostly finished" paintings hanging around their studios. Wai'uli Thursday is a perfect time to haul them out into the light of day & get busy. Bring along your
initial sketches & photos for referencing. In any case, whether you're starting something new, or finishing up something unfinished, the beautiful natural light & group critique are
positive steps. Critique participation is voluntary. Wai'uli is still located on Kalaniana'ole Ave. just before Richardson's, 5 round pavilions in a row, orange life guard tower on point, public lua, parking, tide pools, bay views, endless sky, magnificent ocean & good fun.
8)BARBARA WILLIAMS HOUSE-Puueopaku- From Hilo, Mamalahoa Hwy 11, 6.2 ml. to Puueopaku, turn mauka & go left, then take the first right turn (Private Rd), their hut is almost the last house on the left. Great views, sweet gardens, shady lanai, colorful rooftops, sheep, chickens & other creatures. call if your lost...936-9946 Mahalo nui loa Barbara & Philip!!
15)KUHIO KALANIANA'OLE PARK-Keaukaha- Kalaniana'ole Ave., our newest park is beautiful & comfortable. The group recently painted there, & it was superb.. let's try it again.
22)BOILING POTS-Piihonua- We've never painted here before. Often raining & very beautiful. Plenty views from the lookout, or ease on down to the to the riverside & paint the famous "boiling pots" up close & personal. Parking & lua available. If it's pouring rain we'll go to Onekahakaha instead.
29)17 MILE MARKER KAMA'ILI-Red Road-A top 5 fave spot. From the Pahoa/Kalapana Hwy. to Kaimu. At the junction turn left, towards Kapoho. You are now on the Red Road. Follow along the coast to the 17 mile marker. The road has been moved a bit back from the crumbling cliff,& that's where we'll be--perched on the edge of the old road, just above the ocean. It is a beautiful beautiful slice classic Hawaii. Last time I painted here the plumes were two!! (dual pipes)....Never can tell what's gunna happen in Puna...


OTHER MUSINGS-
**FIGURE DRAWING LONG POSE WRKSP-ROSE BARBER- a very wonderful monthly 4.5 hr. single long pose figure wkshp at her HPP Muse Studio. Model is ala the selected master artist/
45$ per artist *ALSO: beginning fig. wksp available or themusestudio@gmail.com or (808)430-8552
**KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS-- contact Bob Appleman- 345-4034 or Susan 889-0993/kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
**FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- tues. evngs 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, in the EHCC annex, contact: Bob Weiss 217-9791 or e- scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
**WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS- contact; art@the-architect.us (Richard Rochkovsky) for schedule. S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea.
**WATER COLOR w/ VINCE CALLAGHER- Keaukaha beach house w/ocean view. Beginning/advanced, all aspects of watercolor: mixing, brush control,washes, & advanced techniques. Private lessons available. Tuesday 1-3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email
**SILK PAINTING w/PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies/on going. ph. 966-8861 or
-- PAU.. with aloha, Amy



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