Aloha Artists, Aloha May!
The month of May will hopefully bring us some lovely painting weather-- we'll see! So far, today is May 1st, and it is a beautiful day--so we're off to a great start. Keep in mind that every first Thursday of each month the location is always Wai'uli Beach Park. Located in Keaukaha, it is about 10 minutes or so from Hilo town. It always provides a beautiful view, but these days I usually use that day to
tweek paintings from other sessions. Once in a while I begin a new one there, and I'm about due to get that together. It's a nice day to visit with other artists, and catch up on everyone's artistic adventures of the month.
Anyhow, here's the schedule. It is put together by artist Leslie Sears-
MAY-every Thursday, from morning til evening, show up when you can.
2-WAI'ULI- Keaukaha, Hilo. Kalaniana'ole Ave to just before Richardson's Beach Park. Makai side,
pavilions, facilities, views forever. Nice swimming too.
9- ALA HEIAU- Puna, Hawaiian Paradise Park- From the Keaau-Pahoa Hwy, turn makai on Makuu Ave. Go all the way to the bottom of the road, and turn right. Drive to the end of the road. Dramatic and shady. Lots of wave action, lots of cliffs and tide pools. One of our favorite spots.
16-SMALL BOAT HARBOR- Hilo. From Hilo, just after you pass over the Suisan Bridge the small boat harbor is on the right. Turn on Manono St and then take your first right into the harbor. It gets hot, so bring an umbrella or grab a tree.
23-ONOMEA LOOK OUT- Paipaikou. About 5 miles out of Hilo on the Hamakua. Take the
Old Mamalahoa Hwy turn off aka "Scenic Route". Drive down about 3 or so miles. You'll see a dramatic bay with wonderful long views. There's road side parking. No facilities. Can walk to a beach down a semi steep trail, but it's not so bad. Worth it too-- great small beach with a stream.
30-"RADIO BAY"- Keaukaha. Also known a Kuhio Bay. Kalaniana'ole Ave to just after the gas company, but before the aquaculture place. A small road "Beach Access" on the makai side, will take you there. We usually set up on the right side. This is where the Hilo Bay Break water begins, a very interesting place. Shade trees and nice views. Boats and sailing canoes are sometimes docked there.
pau. Amy Markham
