DECEMBER en plein aire-
Ho Ho Ho! Aloha, aloha, Artists! Well, December can be a very busy month for many-- there's open studios, wonderful shows, familial obligations, holidays, and all kinds of traffic!! As you know the first Thursday of each month begin at Wai'uli Beach Park, aka Leleiwi. Our December weather so far has been cloudy with a bit of light rain now and then-- but down at Keakaha, there has been ample sunshine, and one hardly notices the passing showers. Hopefully you'll have some time this Thursday to drop by and create a beach side study. Schedule is posted, and Happy Holidays to you all!
SCHEDULE- every Thursday, anytime sunrise to sunset--
5-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Keaukaha, Hilo. Drive along Kalaniana'ole Ave. to the beach park just before Richardson's. You'll notice a large parking area, and 5 pavilions.. this is the spot. Facilities.
12-PAPAIKOU MILL- Papaikou. From Hilo, use the Belt Hwy towards Hamakua about 7.5, turn makai at Pinky's Store on Mill Rd. Drive all the way to the very bottom, a gate will be on your right. You'll have to get out and walk thru the pedestrian gate, then open the gate for your auto. The gate is
going to "faked locked", so it will appear to be locked, but it isn't. Drive forward and park with aloha. Long views, beach trail, coastal views, plenty of green and ocean-- it's very lovely. Thank You David Terry for hosting another plein aire date for the group. Facilities.
19-BABY BEACH- Keaukaha, HIlo. From Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave to Onekahakaha Rd. Turn makai, then take your first left, on Apapane Rd. The next turn is makai (right), onto Lihikai Rd. Go the bottom, you will see a yellow pipe gate. Turn in, find parking. Gorgeous gorgeous. Beach is wonderful and drastically changes with tides and large winter surf. Love it. No facilities.
26-HAKALAU BEACH PARK- Hakalau, Hamakua- From Hilo, take Belt Hwy north about 11.5 miles or so. It's just past Honomu. You will see a road "Old Mamalahoa Hwy", turn right, towards the sea. Follow the road down to the valley bottom. You have to drive thru a small part of the stream, not a good idea if it's rushing. Make your choice when you see it. Most of the time it's really not a big deal. No faciities. Lua Available.
PAU. with aloha, Amy Markham (thanks for reading this blog!)
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
NOVEMBER 2013 en Plein Aire/Windward side
ALOHA ARTISTS!
ALOHA NOVEMBER!
Well, I thought I was blocked out of this site! I couldn't access it for a few days, and I was stumped! I felt so bad about letting you guys down, that I started to build a new blog at another free blog site... but somehow, I was able to finally access this one. So we're good to go! If I have any future problems and decide to move the blog, Ms. Leslie Sears will let everyone know the new address via her monthly email. I will try to message the PAAOHI FOLLOWERS. But for now, we're here. November is a tricky month for plein air. The weather patterns are switching to the wet-season- trade-wind stuff. We can expect on and off rain, wind, and some really beautiful days too. The waves on the North and East sides pick up, and occasionally we get snow on the mountain tops. The yin and yang of Hawai'i wet season. The last Thursday of Nov, is the 28th, Thanksgiving Day. A paint site has not been scheduled, but if you have the time in the morning, it's a great way to spend some quiet time before feasting. We usually paint downtown at the bottom of Haili St. The streets are wonderfully empty of everyone, and no cars! You can easily do street scenes, and architectural studies. Leslie decided to not include a Thanksgiving Paint day, but if you're up for it, it's always a fun time. Paint while the bird roasts.
Eat Later. Paint now.
As an aside, Leslie let me know that I have (more than once!), led painters astray by writing the paint site wrongly. Ya know, close but no cigar. I am so sorry! I must not have been fully reading her directions, and making assumptions by just skimming..... or whatever, but I will do my best to make sure that doesn't happen again... I truely hope I did not mess up anyone's painting experience.... Any way, here's November's schedule---
NOVEMBER --every Thursday, from sunrise to sunset--
7-WAI'ULI- Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, Kalaniana'ole Ave to the park just before Richardson's Beach Park. Great Pavilions out of the elements, wonderful views, facilities available.
14- ALA HEIAU- Puna, Paradise Park Subdivision- Take Maku'u Drive all the way to the very bottom, turn right. Drive to the end. Do not block the beach assess roads for the fisher-people. No facilities. Gorgeous, dramatic, and a favorite.
21-CARLSMITH BEACH PARK- Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, take Kalanianaole Ave. to Carlsmith Beach Park. It is also known as "4 Mile". Large rolling lawn and great vistas... pools of water and lovely colors in the shallows. Facilities.
28-THANKSGIVING- Only if you want to--- Hilo.. Downtown, at the bottom of Haili St. No cars, no people, just little Hilo all quiet and waiting to be painted...... :) Happy Thanksgiving!
THANKS LESLIE!
pau.. (for now.. will post the rest when I know it-) AM
ALOHA NOVEMBER!
Well, I thought I was blocked out of this site! I couldn't access it for a few days, and I was stumped! I felt so bad about letting you guys down, that I started to build a new blog at another free blog site... but somehow, I was able to finally access this one. So we're good to go! If I have any future problems and decide to move the blog, Ms. Leslie Sears will let everyone know the new address via her monthly email. I will try to message the PAAOHI FOLLOWERS. But for now, we're here. November is a tricky month for plein air. The weather patterns are switching to the wet-season- trade-wind stuff. We can expect on and off rain, wind, and some really beautiful days too. The waves on the North and East sides pick up, and occasionally we get snow on the mountain tops. The yin and yang of Hawai'i wet season. The last Thursday of Nov, is the 28th, Thanksgiving Day. A paint site has not been scheduled, but if you have the time in the morning, it's a great way to spend some quiet time before feasting. We usually paint downtown at the bottom of Haili St. The streets are wonderfully empty of everyone, and no cars! You can easily do street scenes, and architectural studies. Leslie decided to not include a Thanksgiving Paint day, but if you're up for it, it's always a fun time. Paint while the bird roasts.
Eat Later. Paint now.
As an aside, Leslie let me know that I have (more than once!), led painters astray by writing the paint site wrongly. Ya know, close but no cigar. I am so sorry! I must not have been fully reading her directions, and making assumptions by just skimming..... or whatever, but I will do my best to make sure that doesn't happen again... I truely hope I did not mess up anyone's painting experience.... Any way, here's November's schedule---
NOVEMBER --every Thursday, from sunrise to sunset--
7-WAI'ULI- Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, Kalaniana'ole Ave to the park just before Richardson's Beach Park. Great Pavilions out of the elements, wonderful views, facilities available.
14- ALA HEIAU- Puna, Paradise Park Subdivision- Take Maku'u Drive all the way to the very bottom, turn right. Drive to the end. Do not block the beach assess roads for the fisher-people. No facilities. Gorgeous, dramatic, and a favorite.
21-CARLSMITH BEACH PARK- Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, take Kalanianaole Ave. to Carlsmith Beach Park. It is also known as "4 Mile". Large rolling lawn and great vistas... pools of water and lovely colors in the shallows. Facilities.
28-THANKSGIVING- Only if you want to--- Hilo.. Downtown, at the bottom of Haili St. No cars, no people, just little Hilo all quiet and waiting to be painted...... :) Happy Thanksgiving!
THANKS LESLIE!
pau.. (for now.. will post the rest when I know it-) AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
OCTOBER en plein aire
Aloha Artists, Aloha October!! As I sit and write, a pretty little windward squall has moved across Hilo Bay, and is softly spattering rain on my rooftop and garden. I miss rain when we have gorgeous sunshine for weeks on end. A sunny day is lovely, but there's nothing like a rainy day to soothe all the stress and hustle of everyday life... it all just seems to wash away.
Every First Thursday of each month we meet at Wai'uli Beach Park in Keaukaha. If I haven't posted the schedule by then, you'll always know where we'll start the month. Located along the shoreline just outside of Hilo proper, it was once known as Lele'iwi Beach Park. The local community noticed that Lele'iwi was not the traditional name, but one chosen by the county parks dep't. So a few years ago, the community rallied together to get the name Wai'uli reinstated. (An area known as Lele'iwi is actually located around the bend towards King's Landing, which has it's own misnomer challenges.)
This month's schedule gives us some locations outside of Hilo... which is always both a challenge and a refreshing change. It is early enough in the month to hook up with other painters to arrange a carpool if you'd like. It's fun to do, and I find I always stay longer if I'm carpooling. I think it's a camaraderie thing.
OCTOBER SCHEDULE- Every Thursday, from Sunrise to Sunset, and in between too
3- Wai'uli (pau already)
10-KAMA'ILI/OPIHIKAO- We were there in Sept, but not everyone could make it, so we'll do again.. and cuz it's so gorgeous!! From the top of Opikikao Rd. drive to the bottom (approx. 4 miles), it'll end at The Red Road. Turn Left, towards Kapoho. The location is about a 1/4 mile down the road, ocean side, just past the road by-pass. You'll notice a large open area, forever ocean, loads of old trees, and painters tucked along the cliffs. Besides spectacular ocean and landscape views, the road itself it's a wonderful composition, winding along the coast dotted with coconut and mango trees. No facilities.
17-BAYFRONT CANOE LANDING- On Hilo Bay. Located off the section of old hwy section on Bay Front, now blocked for Park users only. Great town views, inspiring colorful canoes, halau, coconut trees growing on the beach and a pretty black sand shoreline. Facilities, parking.
24-NEWSECTION OF SADDLE RD.-No specific location is given, if an update is sent out, I'll add it. So far, all that I know is that it'll be midway along the "newest" section, known as Daniel Inoye Hwy. Roomy shoulders, and long sweeping views. And it's the new section, we need to get to know it. See you there-- where ever it ends up being.. You'll know when you're there because you'll see the painters bundled up against the wind, their easels weighted down with rocks. No facilities.
31- (Happy Halloween!) WAI'LOA RIVER MOUTH/BOAT LANDING-another "redo". Just across the Hwy from Suisan, we'll be at the small boat harbor. From the Hwy, turn onto Manono St, and then into the small boat harbor parking lot. It's behind the old Iron Works building. I usually set up under a large old monkey pod tree in the back, behind a shed along the river. The heat can be brutal in the parking lot, so bring an umbrella or a hat, if that's where you're planning on setting up. Facilities available.
Every First Thursday of each month we meet at Wai'uli Beach Park in Keaukaha. If I haven't posted the schedule by then, you'll always know where we'll start the month. Located along the shoreline just outside of Hilo proper, it was once known as Lele'iwi Beach Park. The local community noticed that Lele'iwi was not the traditional name, but one chosen by the county parks dep't. So a few years ago, the community rallied together to get the name Wai'uli reinstated. (An area known as Lele'iwi is actually located around the bend towards King's Landing, which has it's own misnomer challenges.)
This month's schedule gives us some locations outside of Hilo... which is always both a challenge and a refreshing change. It is early enough in the month to hook up with other painters to arrange a carpool if you'd like. It's fun to do, and I find I always stay longer if I'm carpooling. I think it's a camaraderie thing.
OCTOBER SCHEDULE- Every Thursday, from Sunrise to Sunset, and in between too
3- Wai'uli (pau already)
10-KAMA'ILI/OPIHIKAO- We were there in Sept, but not everyone could make it, so we'll do again.. and cuz it's so gorgeous!! From the top of Opikikao Rd. drive to the bottom (approx. 4 miles), it'll end at The Red Road. Turn Left, towards Kapoho. The location is about a 1/4 mile down the road, ocean side, just past the road by-pass. You'll notice a large open area, forever ocean, loads of old trees, and painters tucked along the cliffs. Besides spectacular ocean and landscape views, the road itself it's a wonderful composition, winding along the coast dotted with coconut and mango trees. No facilities.
17-BAYFRONT CANOE LANDING- On Hilo Bay. Located off the section of old hwy section on Bay Front, now blocked for Park users only. Great town views, inspiring colorful canoes, halau, coconut trees growing on the beach and a pretty black sand shoreline. Facilities, parking.
24-NEWSECTION OF SADDLE RD.-No specific location is given, if an update is sent out, I'll add it. So far, all that I know is that it'll be midway along the "newest" section, known as Daniel Inoye Hwy. Roomy shoulders, and long sweeping views. And it's the new section, we need to get to know it. See you there-- where ever it ends up being.. You'll know when you're there because you'll see the painters bundled up against the wind, their easels weighted down with rocks. No facilities.
31- (Happy Halloween!) WAI'LOA RIVER MOUTH/BOAT LANDING-another "redo". Just across the Hwy from Suisan, we'll be at the small boat harbor. From the Hwy, turn onto Manono St, and then into the small boat harbor parking lot. It's behind the old Iron Works building. I usually set up under a large old monkey pod tree in the back, behind a shed along the river. The heat can be brutal in the parking lot, so bring an umbrella or a hat, if that's where you're planning on setting up. Facilities available.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
SEPTEMBER en PLEIN AIRE
Aloha Artists, Aloha September!
Things calm down at the seashore once September gets into it's flow, and we're on a roll.
The children are back in school, and that means more room for artists to hang on the shoreline, brush in hand, easel before us. So seize the day, capture the moment, smell the coffee, drink the wine, paint me a picture-- :)
SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE- every Thursday, sunrise to sunset or whatever you got--
5- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK-Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, take Kalaniana'ole Ave almost
to Richardson's Beach Park. Wai'uli is just Hilo side of Richardson's, and used to be called Leleiwi. Lrg. parking area, facilities, pavilions, and beautiful views. Where we catch up
with each other, every first Thursday of each month.
12-HILO BAY BREAKWATER/Radio Bay- Hilo,Keaukaha- From Hilo drive Kalaniana'ole Ave.to just past the Gas Co. Take the makai side dirt road marked "beach access".. it is just before the large white aquaculture tents. Follow that road down, it's not too bumpy. I do it in my rather low sedan easily. The painters just grab the shade to the left or right, or most often go to the canoe landing site to the left. You'll see it. Calm lagoon, bustling waves, across the bay views-- and shipping vessels.Shade. No facilities. Lua available.
19-REEDS BAY- Hilo, Off of Banyan Drive towards The Pond's restaurant. Reeds Bay was recently renovated from a simple roadside cove, to a really lovely beach park with lua
and picnic areas. Pretty views of sailboats and little hide-aways. Shade. Facilities & lua.
26 -WAI'LOA BOAT LANDING- Hilo, Wailoa River mouth-- from Hilo take Kamehameha Ave over the Suisan Bridge and take the first right turn, Manono St. You will see the small boats on the right side, turn into the parking area. Restrooms and water. Very Hot, bring an umbrella.
pau. Hope to see you out there!
Things calm down at the seashore once September gets into it's flow, and we're on a roll.
The children are back in school, and that means more room for artists to hang on the shoreline, brush in hand, easel before us. So seize the day, capture the moment, smell the coffee, drink the wine, paint me a picture-- :)
SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE- every Thursday, sunrise to sunset or whatever you got--
5- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK-Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, take Kalaniana'ole Ave almost
to Richardson's Beach Park. Wai'uli is just Hilo side of Richardson's, and used to be called Leleiwi. Lrg. parking area, facilities, pavilions, and beautiful views. Where we catch up
with each other, every first Thursday of each month.
12-HILO BAY BREAKWATER/Radio Bay- Hilo,Keaukaha- From Hilo drive Kalaniana'ole Ave.to just past the Gas Co. Take the makai side dirt road marked "beach access".. it is just before the large white aquaculture tents. Follow that road down, it's not too bumpy. I do it in my rather low sedan easily. The painters just grab the shade to the left or right, or most often go to the canoe landing site to the left. You'll see it. Calm lagoon, bustling waves, across the bay views-- and shipping vessels.Shade. No facilities. Lua available.
19-REEDS BAY- Hilo, Off of Banyan Drive towards The Pond's restaurant. Reeds Bay was recently renovated from a simple roadside cove, to a really lovely beach park with lua
and picnic areas. Pretty views of sailboats and little hide-aways. Shade. Facilities & lua.
26 -WAI'LOA BOAT LANDING- Hilo, Wailoa River mouth-- from Hilo take Kamehameha Ave over the Suisan Bridge and take the first right turn, Manono St. You will see the small boats on the right side, turn into the parking area. Restrooms and water. Very Hot, bring an umbrella.
pau. Hope to see you out there!
Monday, July 29, 2013
AUGUST en plein aire
Aloha Artists, Aloha August!
A beautiful new month of possibilities and promise of gorgeous weather for outside painting...... what a lovely time of year! August offers long days of strong sunshine and light trade winds. Daylight lingers longer, granting us a bit more painting bliss....... Lavender hour-- so nice.
However, it is hurricane season-- so there's always that in the mix too. Wind, rain, humidity. Most schools begin session in the first and second weeks of August, so we can also expect to have some room to move at the seashore. Always a good thing.
First Friday is going to be a busy one this month in downtown Hilo. EHCC, Wailoa Art Center, and One Gallery will all be hosting art centered events-- introducing new works, and a chance to mix with artists, collectors, and merriment--
SCHEDULE- every Thursday. Show up when you can, sunrise to sunset.
1- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Hilo, Keaukaha- Kalaniana'ole Rd to Wai'uli (just before Richardson's). Large parking area, facilities, pavilions-- lovely lovely views.
8-PAPA'IKOU VALLEY- Private property/Hilo- Makai property, beach access/Fellow Artist David Terry is the caretaker of this property. We always have a great day at private locations, Thank you David and Francesca for your aloha! Facilities available. From Hilo take Hwy. 19 to Pinky's Store. Turn makai on Mill Road. Follow this small little road down to the bottom. There's a main gate on the right hand side, you will have to unlatch it from the inside. After you drive through the gate, please re-latch it. Drive forward and grab a parking slot. There used to be an old sugar mill there, so it's an interesting location, with old structures, a small river, a beach and a beautiful little valley.
15- KING'S LANDING- "Pumaile", Keaukaha, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Rd to the very bottom, just past Richardson's Beach Park. An open gate (yellow) marks the entrance. Drive to the end the road, taking the section along the shoreline. We'll be located under the shade trees and along the shore.
22-OPIHIKA'O- Lower Puna- From the Pahoa-Kalapana Hwy, turn left onto Kama'ili Rd. (Opihikao)- Drive with caution to the bottom (4.5miles). Turn left at the bottom stop sign-- onto the "Red Road". About 1/4 mile down you will notice a by pass built around "the old road"... We'll be in this area, along the shore. Fabulous tree lined shore line.. beautiful Red Road views...
25-Paradise Park Sea cliffs- Puna- From Hilo, take the Kea'au-Pahoa Rd to Makuu Drive, turn makai. Follow this road to the bottom, and turn right at Beach Rd. Drive the the "end" of this road (where it's fallen into the sea). Park with others in mind...
....PAU :) AM
A beautiful new month of possibilities and promise of gorgeous weather for outside painting...... what a lovely time of year! August offers long days of strong sunshine and light trade winds. Daylight lingers longer, granting us a bit more painting bliss....... Lavender hour-- so nice.
However, it is hurricane season-- so there's always that in the mix too. Wind, rain, humidity. Most schools begin session in the first and second weeks of August, so we can also expect to have some room to move at the seashore. Always a good thing.
First Friday is going to be a busy one this month in downtown Hilo. EHCC, Wailoa Art Center, and One Gallery will all be hosting art centered events-- introducing new works, and a chance to mix with artists, collectors, and merriment--
SCHEDULE- every Thursday. Show up when you can, sunrise to sunset.
1- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Hilo, Keaukaha- Kalaniana'ole Rd to Wai'uli (just before Richardson's). Large parking area, facilities, pavilions-- lovely lovely views.
8-PAPA'IKOU VALLEY- Private property/Hilo- Makai property, beach access/Fellow Artist David Terry is the caretaker of this property. We always have a great day at private locations, Thank you David and Francesca for your aloha! Facilities available. From Hilo take Hwy. 19 to Pinky's Store. Turn makai on Mill Road. Follow this small little road down to the bottom. There's a main gate on the right hand side, you will have to unlatch it from the inside. After you drive through the gate, please re-latch it. Drive forward and grab a parking slot. There used to be an old sugar mill there, so it's an interesting location, with old structures, a small river, a beach and a beautiful little valley.
15- KING'S LANDING- "Pumaile", Keaukaha, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Rd to the very bottom, just past Richardson's Beach Park. An open gate (yellow) marks the entrance. Drive to the end the road, taking the section along the shoreline. We'll be located under the shade trees and along the shore.
22-OPIHIKA'O- Lower Puna- From the Pahoa-Kalapana Hwy, turn left onto Kama'ili Rd. (Opihikao)- Drive with caution to the bottom (4.5miles). Turn left at the bottom stop sign-- onto the "Red Road". About 1/4 mile down you will notice a by pass built around "the old road"... We'll be in this area, along the shore. Fabulous tree lined shore line.. beautiful Red Road views...
25-Paradise Park Sea cliffs- Puna- From Hilo, take the Kea'au-Pahoa Rd to Makuu Drive, turn makai. Follow this road to the bottom, and turn right at Beach Rd. Drive the the "end" of this road (where it's fallen into the sea). Park with others in mind...
....PAU :) AM
Saturday, June 29, 2013
JULY en Plein Aire Schedule & Notes
JULY-
Aloha Artists, Aloha July!
Things are heating up-- July is upon us. There's some great things happening in Hilo in July. First Friday is really gearing up, and that entire weekend is looking fun. Summer celebrations are always the best, -- long, languid and positive. To enhance our painting experience, lavender hours are extended too! Paint on!
PAAOHI meets every Thursday, artists show up in the morning, and others appear in the afternoon. Some artists stay all day-- so if that's you, bring your lunch and make it a day.
JULY SCHEDULE- every Thursday, all day-- bring your own stuff, and paint quietly :)
4-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, Kalaniana'ole Ave to the park just before Richardson's Beach. Large parking areas, 5 Pavilions in a row. Tidal Pools and Mauna Kea views.
Facilities available.
11-ALA HEI'AU-Puna, Hawaiian Paradise Park- From the Keau'u-Pahoa Hwy, turn onto Maku'u Drive and follow it to the bottom- Turn right onto Ala Heiau Road. Follow this road a short distance to the end, please park with aloha, small entries allow fishermen in. Fantastic Views, beautiful reefs, crashing surf, amazing clouds. No facilites.
18- KEOKEA POINT aka "BABY BEACH"- Keaukaha, Hilo. From Kalaniana'ole Road, turn onto Onekahakaha Rd, then make the first left turn onto Apapapane Road. You will then turn right onto Lihikai Road. Follow to the end, go inside the gates. Small beach, nice action. Some shady spots and some long views. No facilities.
25-HAKALAU VALLEY BEACH PARK- Hakalau, Hamakua. From Hilo take the Hamakua Hwy north. Just past Honomu on the makai side, you'll see Old Mamalahoa Hwy, turn Makai, or toward the sea. Take that road along and follow it down into the valley. At the bottom you'll have a choice to drive across a small stream (to get to the park), or you can just drive straight and paint from the riverside without crossing. Up to you. Most of the painters are on side that you'd have to cross over the river to get to. Both sides have great views. Pounding surf or quiet waves, up valley views, and some mellow river action. Amazing road trestles. Facilities available, but only lua for the potty....better than nothing :)
au Pau.
Aloha Artists, Aloha July!
Things are heating up-- July is upon us. There's some great things happening in Hilo in July. First Friday is really gearing up, and that entire weekend is looking fun. Summer celebrations are always the best, -- long, languid and positive. To enhance our painting experience, lavender hours are extended too! Paint on!
PAAOHI meets every Thursday, artists show up in the morning, and others appear in the afternoon. Some artists stay all day-- so if that's you, bring your lunch and make it a day.
JULY SCHEDULE- every Thursday, all day-- bring your own stuff, and paint quietly :)
4-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Hilo, Keaukaha. From Hilo, Kalaniana'ole Ave to the park just before Richardson's Beach. Large parking areas, 5 Pavilions in a row. Tidal Pools and Mauna Kea views.
Facilities available.
11-ALA HEI'AU-Puna, Hawaiian Paradise Park- From the Keau'u-Pahoa Hwy, turn onto Maku'u Drive and follow it to the bottom- Turn right onto Ala Heiau Road. Follow this road a short distance to the end, please park with aloha, small entries allow fishermen in. Fantastic Views, beautiful reefs, crashing surf, amazing clouds. No facilites.
18- KEOKEA POINT aka "BABY BEACH"- Keaukaha, Hilo. From Kalaniana'ole Road, turn onto Onekahakaha Rd, then make the first left turn onto Apapapane Road. You will then turn right onto Lihikai Road. Follow to the end, go inside the gates. Small beach, nice action. Some shady spots and some long views. No facilities.
25-HAKALAU VALLEY BEACH PARK- Hakalau, Hamakua. From Hilo take the Hamakua Hwy north. Just past Honomu on the makai side, you'll see Old Mamalahoa Hwy, turn Makai, or toward the sea. Take that road along and follow it down into the valley. At the bottom you'll have a choice to drive across a small stream (to get to the park), or you can just drive straight and paint from the riverside without crossing. Up to you. Most of the painters are on side that you'd have to cross over the river to get to. Both sides have great views. Pounding surf or quiet waves, up valley views, and some mellow river action. Amazing road trestles. Facilities available, but only lua for the potty....better than nothing :)
au Pau.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
JUNE en Plein AIre
Aloha Artists, aloha June!
June is a interesting month when you consider the weather. It's the beginning of hurricane season, and is considered "summer" by many. June can present some long lovely days-- and, on the other hand, can pack some serious storm action. So it's a mixed bag. The beginning of each month is started at Wai'uli Beach Park in Keaukaha. Start time is 8am, at every site, every Thursday, artists come and go all day. If you show up to a site, and no one is there, set up and get started-- be the leader. Most likely you won't be solo for long. If you are uncomfortable setting up by yourself, you can otherwise amuse your self by swimming, walking around checking out the location-- or you can sit in your car. I usually walk around check out the spot, see where I wanna paint, set up. Sometimes I'll go for a swim or clean my palette. Everytime is different. It's good to have a few phone numbers of the other painters. I call around see when the others are planning on showing up.
JUNE/SCHEDULE- every thursday sunrise to sunset and somewhere in between
6- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Hilo. Just before Richardson's, makai side. Great views, nice shade- swimming, honu and facilities.
13- ALA HEIAU- Puna, Last month's session at this locale was a rain out, so we're trying it again. It is a big favorite of the group's.. In Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna. Drive to the end of Maku'u Road. Turn right, follow Ala Heiau rd to the end, and park. Do not block the dirt road entrance, the fishermen use that shoreline access. It is well worth the drive and is always a wonderful day.
20-WAIPIO VALLEY- Hamakua Coast line, Kukuihaeli- Artists are meeting at the top at 10am if you wanna catch a ride.. otherwise you're hoofing it 1 mile straight down.. & a little bit further to the beach area. A wonderful hike..
27-WAIAKEA FISHING AREA- Hilo. Kilauea St. Just behind the old purple building & behind Cruising coffee... a view of Wailoa Pond.. & some other stuff..
Pau.
June is a interesting month when you consider the weather. It's the beginning of hurricane season, and is considered "summer" by many. June can present some long lovely days-- and, on the other hand, can pack some serious storm action. So it's a mixed bag. The beginning of each month is started at Wai'uli Beach Park in Keaukaha. Start time is 8am, at every site, every Thursday, artists come and go all day. If you show up to a site, and no one is there, set up and get started-- be the leader. Most likely you won't be solo for long. If you are uncomfortable setting up by yourself, you can otherwise amuse your self by swimming, walking around checking out the location-- or you can sit in your car. I usually walk around check out the spot, see where I wanna paint, set up. Sometimes I'll go for a swim or clean my palette. Everytime is different. It's good to have a few phone numbers of the other painters. I call around see when the others are planning on showing up.
JUNE/SCHEDULE- every thursday sunrise to sunset and somewhere in between
6- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Hilo. Just before Richardson's, makai side. Great views, nice shade- swimming, honu and facilities.
13- ALA HEIAU- Puna, Last month's session at this locale was a rain out, so we're trying it again. It is a big favorite of the group's.. In Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna. Drive to the end of Maku'u Road. Turn right, follow Ala Heiau rd to the end, and park. Do not block the dirt road entrance, the fishermen use that shoreline access. It is well worth the drive and is always a wonderful day.
20-WAIPIO VALLEY- Hamakua Coast line, Kukuihaeli- Artists are meeting at the top at 10am if you wanna catch a ride.. otherwise you're hoofing it 1 mile straight down.. & a little bit further to the beach area. A wonderful hike..
27-WAIAKEA FISHING AREA- Hilo. Kilauea St. Just behind the old purple building & behind Cruising coffee... a view of Wailoa Pond.. & some other stuff..
Pau.
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