Aloha artists, Aloha August!
The trade wind weather has been kind lately, brushing us ever so softly with just enough rain & gentle tropic breeze to soothe our senses & delight us with it's special magic. Hopefully these conditions will weave throughout August & September. I had the good fortune to attend the recent opening for the FRIDAY ART DAY GROUP at the PAHOA MUSEUM. It was simply wonderful! A fine tapestry of beautiful work by our friends & fellow artists! Please allow yourself the time to stop in & check it out. To hook up with the FRIDAY ART DAY GROUP check the "OTHER MUSINGS" section. Also of note are the ABSTRACT SHOW at the WAILOA ART CENTER & EHCC's group show with works by VIVIAN URSULA & FRIENDS.
You've probably noticed our blog has a new look. I wanted to recognize Mother Nature & her seasonal gift of these lovely long days, sunny conditions, gorgeous sunrises, & spectacular sunsets. Circumnavigate our island for painting sessions off your usual track, you'll surely be awestruck by Beautiful Hawaii. I always am. Me ke aloha, Amy
AUGUST SCHEDULE, EN PLEIN AIRE,
Every Thursday, 8am- whenever, no fees, no humbug, bring your own stuff-
5- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK, Keaukaha – (AKA Leleiwi). Every first Thursday. Plenty of beautiful views, tide pools, sea grass, Honu, Nene, etc. An informal midday critique, bring any recent work, or work in progress, all mediums. Kalaniana'ole Ave. to Wai'uli Beach Park, (before Richardson's) 5 pavilions in a row, orange life guard tower on the point. Parking & lua.
12- BEHIND BEN FRANKLIN, Hilo– At the backside of Ben Franklin parking lot, take the ramp to lower parking lot. Two old monkey pod trees lend shade & ambiance. Palm lined Hilo bay, historic Ponohawai St., an unexpected lotus pond, & a few mauka town views.
19- KUHIO KALANIANAOLE BEACH PARK, Keaukaha - Sail boats, beach cottages, reflecting tide pools, & occasionally a cruise liner slides by. Shady trees, parking, lua. Kalaniana’ole Ave., 1st left just past "The Ponds" restaurant, (formerly Harrington’s).
26- VENUTIA'S BAMBOO HALE, Peepeeko- Finally we return Venutia’s! Her beautiful bamboo home is in the gated community, just past the old sugar mill. It sits almost cliff-side. Fantastic views. From Hilo just between the 10 and 11 mile markers, turn makai at Sugar Mill Rd. (look for the large old mill cog), drive to gate. We need to enter as a group, not individually, so meet promptly at the gate at 8am, (we'll probably stand around for awhile & wait for stragglers, but don't bank on anything). If you're unable to make the 8am meeting time, call Leslie's cell in advance (prior to the 26th) to make arrangements. Views of rugged cliffs sheltered by ironwoods, & an ocean side pool w/ waterfall. Venutia asks (due to liability) that we refrain from swimming in the waterfall. Therefore, we’ll only paint it, not swim in it. Mahalo nui loa to Venutia for her generosity. Any questions call Leslie Sears cell: 310-245-6411.
OTHER MUSINGS-
ABSTRACT ONLY!- Wailoa Art Center Opening, AUGUST 6-26.
FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tuesday evenings 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, at EHCC in Downtown Hilo contact: Bob Weiss 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
ART TALK-EHCC, every 1st Tuesday, 7pm in Gallery. Open Forum, get critiques& feedback on your works. Free. Coffee & refreshments. EHCC 961-5711 or www.ehcc.org
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS-- Bob Appleman 345-4034 or Susan 889-0993, or kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
ART DAY at AHALANUI WARM PONDS- every Friday 9 am. Painters & friends gather for a casual day of painting & aloha. Ahalanui Warm Ponds is just off the Red Rd.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea-
Richard Rochkovsky for schedule .. art@the-architect.us
WATER COLOR w/ VINCE CALLAGHER- Keaukaha beach house w/ocean view. Beginning/advanced, all aspects of watercolor: mixing, brush control,washes, & advanced techniques. Vince 557-1270 or vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING w/ PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP/Puna/various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
HI ART MAGAZINE- a FREE on line Art publication, "providing an alternative voice for the arts in Hawaii", also has a Gallery, ID SPACE- to check it out: www.hiartmagazine.com
idspace (gallery) located in Kurtistown on the Big Island, open by appointment only
ph.966-8943 or e-mail: idspace@hiartmagazine.com
pau.
