JANUARY 2014/ en plein aire

Aloha Artists, Aloha 2014!
January 2014--- what a way to come in-- Thunder and Lightning.. and all this rain! Spectacular and awesome, and very very wet.  I look forward to a year of new beginnings and new art; newness in general always has a fresh and unfettered vibe. That in itself is inspiring. If you haven't painted with our windward side group, Plein Air Artists of Hawaii Island, then make this your year of showing up and busting out some outside art.

SCHEDULE-  every Thursday, sunrise to sunset, or whenever you can show up.

2- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- tried and true, this lovely lovely park, offers fabulous changing views over the Hilo Bay. Located on Kalanianaole Ave., just before  Richardson's Beach Park. Plenty parking, facilities, and covered pavilions. Every month this is where we begin.     
9-ALA HEI'AU-Puna, Paradise Park. From Hilo drive the Keaau-Pahoa By-Pass Rd. towards Pahoa turning makai onto Maku'u Rd. Follow down to the bottom, about 4 miles or so, then turn right onto
Ala Heiau Rd. Drive to the end and park, selecting a spot that doesn't block beach access roads. Unstoppable views, magical colors on the reefs, splashing waves, whale sightings, it's got it all.
16- REED'S BAY- Hilo, Banyan Drive. On the Banyan Drive looping road, you can get there from the Belt Hwy (11) from the Ken's Pancake House/Verna's Drive In intersection or from the road fronting Suisan (Lihiwai), either way it's just a short ride on the Banyan lined road.. this newly renovated park offers ocean views, loads of small anchored sail boats, and shady banyan trees.
23-MACKENZIE BEACH PARK- Puna, Red Road- From Pahoa, head east (makai) on Hwy 132 (Kapoho Road). Take the right fork as the road turns into Pahoa-Pohoiki Road, or Mango Road. Follow this narrow road for about 5 miles and you will come to a stop sign. At the stop sign, turn right onto Hwy 137 (Kapoho Kalapana Road, aka Red Road). About 2 miles down, look for the ‘MacKenzie Park’ sign and park entrance.  Beautiful sheltered cliff side park, shade trees.
30-LILIUOKALANI BEACH PARK- Hilo, Banyan Drive. From Hilo you will take Lihiwai Street, by Suisan- then turn right at the 4 way stop sign onto Banyan Drive. The park will be on your left.
Drive to the area where the tea house is, the group will meet there. Lots of bridges, and manicured Japanese style gardens, wonderful ponds and across the bay views. You can also drive in from the
Ken's pancake house entrance described in the REED'S BAY directions, passing by Reed's bay and curving around til you come to the park, either way both are easy. 
Pau. AM