Wednesday, February 29, 2012

MARCH en PLEIN AIRE

Aloha March, aloha artists! As I sit writing this, a hard rain is falling from a sky of solid grey. I can barely see across Hilo Bay. We've certainly gotten a lion's share of precipitation since January. This is wonderful for the aina, but not so wonderful for artists. We're hoping for a slice of sunshine at least on Thursday. As for our regular Thursday painting sessions, feel free to show up when it works best for you. When you get to the location, remember that artists must be self starters, so set-up where you have a great vantage and get into it. Amazingly artists will magically appear, - like mushrooms. 8am is the start time, but often times no one shows up til 10 or so. The start time depends on location, weather, and other random and undetermined variables.

MARCH SCHEDULE- every Thursday.
3/1- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- KEAUKAHA, HILO- Kalaniana'ole Ave to just before Richardson's beach park. Makai side, lg. parking area, pavilions, facilities avail. Wonderful views.
3/8- SADDLE RD./Kipuka Ainahou/26 mm- Snow is on the summits, so it's time to brave the elements! Always a chilly but rewarding adventure! Kipuka Ainahou is a pull out just off of Saddle Rd., just before Mauna Kea/Mauna Loa access roads. No facilities, but can go to Mauna Kea State Park. Interesting trees, rock formations, ancient walls, and those breathtaking mountains. Bring warm clothes, water, and supplies.
3/15-PRIVATE HOME-HAMAKUA (PAPAIKOU)- The home of artist Tammy Stellanova. Great long views, country roads, mountain & ocean views. Facilities. From Hilo, to Papaikou.. Pass Kalaniana'ole school. Between 7 & 8 mm, Ka'ie'ie Rd (mauka side), turn up there... up approx.
3/4 mile, you'll see a lg. water tank (beige), turn left there, paved one lane un-named. The house is bright orange.. address on mailbox 27341. Head through gate, park on grass.. do not show up before 8am. THANKS TAMMY!!
3/22-ALA HEIAU-PUNA, Paradise Park, Maku'u Rd.- From Hilo, take the Kea'au-Pahoa hwy to Maku'u rd. Turn Makai, head all the way to the bottom, approx 4miles. At the bottom turn right on Ala Heiau Road. Drive to the end, park with aloha. Fantastic views, a big favorite.
3/29-HILO BAYFRONT CANOE LANDING- Hilo Bay- From Hilo town- Enter Bayfront Park from Pauahi Street, turn right, follow down passing the various canoe halau (long house), and parking near the bright turquoise & yellow public bathrooms. Gorgeous views, bright colors..

OTHER MUSINGS-
FIGURE DRAWING- EHCC- Tuesday evenings 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, in the EHCC annex, contact: Bob Weiss (808) 217-9791 or scrimdog@gmail.com
LIFE DRAWING-
Arthur Johnsen's Puna studio. Every Saturday morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. for more information: tukoart@aol.com

KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – North side- Friday's from S. Kohala to Hawi,
Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com

WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS,
S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea,
Richard Rochkovsky; art@the-architech.us

AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY-
Lower Puna, Friday's at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the infamous Red Road, between Pohoiki & Kapoho.
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, watercolor: Private lessons available. Vince 557-1270 or vince.callegher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON -
HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 supplies provided. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- A fine art gallery & studio in downtown Hilo- New classes continually. Ceramics & more.Check website for details: www.highfirehawaii.com

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

FEBURARY en PLEIN AIRE SCHEDULE

ALOHA ARTISTS, ALOHA FEBRUARY! Well, better late than never-- sorry 'bout the delay.
Anyhow, Feb. should bring us better weather as our beautiful trades ease their way back.
Well it's a "short" month... so we'll make the best of it.

FEB. SCHEDULE--
2/WAI'ULI/Keauakaha, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave.--just before Richardson's Beach Park. Pavilions, Beautiful Views, facilities available.
9/"WAIAKEA PUBLIC FISHING AREA", HILO. - Not really a crowd favorite, but nice if you've never painted there. The old purple building does have it's charm, and moments of pretty reflections in foreground pond. Mostly everyone will probably move around the pond or over to the area with the boats instead. We've all painted the building a number of times.
16/CARLSMITH BEACH PARK/KEAUKAHA, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave.--also known as "4 Mile". It's not 4 miles from anything I can figure out, so it's must be called that for a reason unbeknownst to me. Lovely ponds, ocean, whales, great shady trees.. fab. across the bay views. Located a mile before Richardson's, w/ facilities available.
23/Toulouce Gallery/Onomea/North of Hilo, take the "4 mile scenic Route" on old Mamalohoa Hwy. about 2 or 3 miles makai to Gallery Touloce. It's a vintage plantation building, the color of dijon mustard... Look for sweet signage and purple trim... park on the grass please.. Great long views, a fun time always. Charming old buildings & large old trees.

OTHER MUSINGS-

FIGURE DRAWING- EHCC- Tuesday evenings 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, in the EHCC annex, contact: Bob Weiss (808) 217-9791 or scrimdog@gmail.com
LIFE DRAWING-
Arthur Johnsen's Puna studio. Every Saturday morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. for more information: tukoart@aol.com

KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – North side- Friday's from S. Kohala to Hawi,
Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com

WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS,
S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea,
Richard Rochkovsky; art@the-architech.us

AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY-
Lower Puna, Friday's at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the infamous Red Road, between Pohoiki & Kapoho.
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, watercolor: Private lessons available. Vince 557-1270 or vince.callegher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON -
HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 supplies provided. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- A fine art gallery & studio in downtown Hilo- New classes continually. Ceramics & more.Check website for details: www.highfirehawaii.com
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