June Schedule

JUNE! oh Beautiful June gives us soft warm days & sunsets that glow all the way to Hilo. Schools are out & the occasional tourist or two will be tripping around the forests & shorelines. Plein air "start time" is 8 am, but remember this is "Hawaiian time", meaning that anytime is good, show up when you can. Artists have shown up mid morning, or even in the afternoon. What's important is that you create the time and space to do your thing. Keep in mind the 2.5 hour frame of light. I generally take a "mid-day-sun-directly-overhead" break. I kick back, spread out a picnic cloth & kau kau. I reflect on my morning paintings, watch the clouds......

SCHEDULE- Thursday, 8am (Hawaiian Time), bring your own stuffs.
June 4-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Keaukaha- Kalaniana'ole Ave.before Richardson's Beach Park, 5 round pavilions in a row, orange lifeguard tower on the point. Bathrooms & plenty parking.
June 11-ALA HEIAU- At the bottom of Maku'u Rd in Paradise Park. Follow Maku'u to Ala Heiau Rd, turn right. Drive to the end & park (leave access for the fishermen trucks) Fabulous vistas of coast, wind whipped trees, & rowdy surf from the safety of wonderfully shaded cliffs.
June 18-SCENIC LOOKOUT/HILO BAY- A roadside turnout- between Honoli'i & Wailuku River, under the shade of a giant monkeypod tree. Views of Hilo Bay from Hamakua side. I think in the afternoon, we should move to the "Old Peoples Park" for the opposing view. That spot is located just directly behind Suisan, on the opposite side of the bay, under another wide old monkeypod... also has a beautiful blooming Jacaranda...looking lavender.....
June 25-WOOD VALLEY TEMPLE- The first Tibetan lama I ever sat in the presence of was Nechung Rimpoche (1973). He was the most beautiful glowing guy I have ever met in my entire life. He later founded Wood Valley Temple. The Wood Valley Temple & visitor center have gorgeous gardens, & colorful sculptural buildings graced by stately peacocks. A gently flowing vibe of positive energy silently weaves throughout the pathways, in and out of doors & windows- & like a inviting aroma, it surrounds and calms all. To learn more go to their website at : woodvalleytemple.com
or just show up and experience it. Please share a small donation, whatever you can spare. Phone me ahead of time with questions if you'd like. 808-9896906. If the weather's a blow out, I guess we'll go to Punalu'u or something.. directions to the temple are below. Our temple contact is Mark.
**From Hilo: South on Highway 11, 51 miles to Pahala (1 hr. 15 min.), aft the 51-m.marker, tn Right into Pahala, go to the stop sign at Pikake St. Turn Right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road Left. The temple is the first building on your Right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.


OTHER MUSINGS-
*MAY 30- MUSIC & ART DAY at GALLERY TOULOUCE- 1-5, an afternoon in the wonderful gardens of unique Gallery Toulouce. Bring your favorite dish to share..On "Onomea Scenic Route", about 2 miles down, makai side.. you'll see the banners and cars.. 9643507, Thanks for the invite, Diane & Toulouce!
*FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- tuesday evenings 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, in the EHCC annex, Bob Weiss 217-9791 or e- scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
*WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS- contact; art@the-architect.us (Richard Rochkovsky) for free schedule. S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea.
*WATER COLOR w/ VINCE CALLAGHER- At a Keaukaha beach house w/ocean view. Beginning/advanced, all aspects of watercolor: mixing, brush control,washes, & advanced techniques. Private lessons available. Tuesday 1-3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email
*FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP-ROSE BARBER- a monthly 4.5 hr. single long pose figure wkshp at her HPP Muse Studio. Model is ala the selected master artist/ 45$ per *beginning fig. wksp available or themusestudio@gmail.com or (808)430-8552
*SILK PAINTING-PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - At her HPP studio, max. 3 studts/different styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies..on going. Call 966-8861 or email
**ALOHA LUIGI's.. Hopefully everyone has something cooked up for these upcoming shows. This is an opportunity to show your work in a popular downtown locale. The concept is to feature the aspects, views, or impressions of ALOHA LUIGI'S. Subject can be the building, it's environment, portrait of owner, employees or patrons. All works that follow these guides will be considered for the show, drawings, paintings, or your medium of choice. The show is scheduled to be hung at Aloha Luigi's about 4 months from now (Sept) It is a one month show. Ricky Ryken will have the "floor" for Oct. Write me with questions (if you have) other related concepts will be entertained. In addition another show is slated at Luigi's for Nov-Dec. featuring (but not limited to) plein aire work. Please contact me for info on both upcoming shows...
PAU-
with aloha, AM