Aloha October! I'm deeply inspired by October's graceful transitions of time and weather. The subtle sway from languid sun filled days to shorter days of cool tropical storms happens so quietly, it's almost unnoticed. A rainy day contains the possibility of sudden and gorgeously unpredictable sunshine, or a blissfully sunny day can swiftly change with the passing of a random storm. The unexpectedness of this weather invigorates and adds drama to a painter's world. My trip through the redwood forests of Northern California was incredible! A beautiful journey that fully immersed all of my senses. The scent of that forest will forever be in my mind. The incredible sound of the leaves moving in the upper canopy reminded me of a soft rainfall, a beautiful sort of quiet. As I stood barefoot on the soft soft forest floor looking upward, I was profoundly touched by the significance and greatness of their immense beauty. Redwood trees are big fans of a crisp sea breeze. Perhaps that's the reason for their great size, they gotta stretch up so very high so the fresh ocean air can gently move their lush branches about. I can relate.

CALENDAR-8am til pau, every Thursday, no fees, no critique, bring your own kaukau
Wai'uli Beach Park- (Keaukaha)- Kalaniana'ole road just before Richardson's Beach Park, makai side, look for the 5 round pavilions in a row, cad. orange life guard tower on the point. Great parking, lua, and coverage...plenty views and swimming too!
Kolekole Beach Park- On the Hamakua just past the Honomu turnoff, just up the Hwy. will be the Kolekole turnoff. Drive down the valley road, we'll be at the beach park. Lots of views, river, ocean, big crazy bridge, coconut trees and a small waterfall. Covered pavilion, and lua too. Bird Park- (Volcano) From Hilo, Volcano Hwy- pass the National Park entrance, pass the Golf Coarse entrance, Bird Park is the next road mauka side, it's Mauna Loa Scenic Road. There'll be a sign on the Hwy that says Bird Park. Turn mauka, and follow up to the park. It is lovely and soothing, with a winding path, and huge trees. Dappled light, little side trails to interesting views. If you're quiet you can even hear the birds too.....
Amau'ulu- Paul Mitchell Estate-Take Amau'ulu road up straight. At the stop sign proceed straight about another mile or so, tucked on your right you will see large green metal work gates (with big red Hibiscus), they'll be open. This is a gravely road, but no worries, drive slowly. Go just past the Bali-style house on your left, and you'll see parking on the right side marked with a cone.. park there..30 acres of orchard, river waterfall, view of Hilo...
Waipio Valley Lookout-We'll meet at the lookout. If you get there and no one's about, we probably already went down valley. We'll be by the River..STUPENDOUS.
OTHER MUSINGS-
*WAILOA INTAKE-PAPOH ANNUAL STATEWIDE PLEIN AIR SHOW-10/1 drop off at Wailoa Center. I've gone over 3 separate notices, but no drop off time is specified. I recommend a call.. and here's an interesting side note- digital submissions are accepted until 10/3 (don't be confused!!) This show is juried by Larry Moore. PAPOH website for specifics, like where to submit the digital images, how to ship your work if it's accepted, the prospectus,etc. Must be a member of PAPOH to enter. Wailoa Center -9330416
*EHCC INTAKE-Hawai'i Craftman's Statewide Juried 41st Annual Exhibition- Intake 10/2 from 9am-1pm. Juror Jan Peters, will talk story at 5pm, pick up unaccepted art after lecture. call for prospectus, ph.9615711
*EHCC INTAKE- 32nd Annual Big Island Fall Arts Festival- Intake 11/1 from 8am-Noon all media, opening 11/7- contact for prospectus, ph.9615711
*FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- every tuesday 6-9pm, 10.00, uninstructed, in the annex, Bob Weiss 217-9791 or to sign onto the email list
*LAUPAHOEHOE STUDIO- Figure Group, on sabbatical until further notice...
*WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS- wanna paint in Kona? Try art@the-architect.us (Richard Rochkovsky) to subscribe to their free schedule. South Kona to North Kohala, and Waimea. Check out their show at the Parker Ranch Historic Homes, till October, inside the Big Yellow House. Great show, & wonderful gallery on a magnificent ranch. Worth the drive...Gallery-885 5433
PAU.
with aloha, Amy Markham