ALOHA ARTISTS, ALOHA MAY!
As I sit here on a balcony in Florence Italy, enjoying birdsong on this pretty little afternoon,
I long to be on a familiar beach in Hawai'i. Don't get me wrong.... travel has been cool, the
people have been warm, and the muses granted me inspiration and joy while viewing the iconic statue of DAVID, and standing in the Sistine Chapel with tears in my eyes.
Anyhow, May's schedule is here, and it's a truly lovely month. Leslie has posted paint sites to invigorate even the most laid back of painters.. So hope to see you there..
MAY SCHEDULE- every Thursday- bring your paint kit and set up and go-
1-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK-pau already- check it out on the first Thurs. of June :)
8-McKENZIE BEACH PARK- PUNA, "red road" location- From Pahoa, take 132 hwy to Pahoa-Pohoiki , it's the one that veers to the right at that junction. Follow down (careful of oncoming cars and mango trees that won't get out of your way) until the stop sign. You see 137 hwy on your right. Turn, and follow for about 2 miles to McKenzie State Park... it's well marked. Drive in and set up.
15-PU'U O'O TRAIL- Saddle Road location- From Hilo, take Saddle to the 23 mm. Look for Trail Head sign, and small parking area. A bit of rough terrain, but you don't have to hike to enjoy this spot. Lots of kipuka and long views... can set up right at Trail Head, if you just walk 5 or so minutes.
No facilities.
22-ALA HEIAU BEACH- Paradise Park, Puna- Maku'u Drive to the bottom, turn right.. drive to the
end of the road. Park and walk till you feel like painting. No Facilities.. magical location.
29-RADIO BAY-Hilo-Keaukaha- Kalaniana'ole Ave to just past the Aloha Petroleum place on your left.. and right before the Aqua Culture place (white tents) ... look for a small dirt road marked Beach Access.. turn in and follow down.. it's dirt but well maintained. No Facilities. Long views, Harbor Views, shade trees and sometimes big surf....
pau. AM
