Aloha December, aloha artists..what a gorgeous month, all the rain, & cheer, it's really a fun time. Check out PAPOH at www.papoh.com.. until December 1st you can get a great rate on membership. It's a wonderful local organization, & really helps you to get hooked up. PAPOH has numerous events throughout the year, & PAPOH prez, Jan Bushart, keeps us informed of shows, contests, & paint outs. I highly recommend becoming a member! Intake for 4th Annual PAPOH Juried Show is Jan. 31st. Check for more info at the "OTHER MUSINGS" section below.
DECEMBER SCHEDULE, EN PLEIN AIRE2-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK,(AKA Leleiwi) Keaukaha- Wai'uli is our location for every first Thursday of each month, simply because it has never ceased to impress with it's easy charm & amazing views. With brilliant tide pools lapping at soft grass under shade trees,across-the-bay-views, boats, surfers, outrageous ocean, magnificent reflections, & endless sky, Wai'uli really has it all. Paint something new, bring "works in progress" for feedback, or finish up work from other sessions, it's a great time to connect with artists. Kalaniana'ole Ave, to Wai'uli Beach Park, just before Richardson's Beach Park, plenty parking, pavilions, water & a real restroom.
9- KAMAE'E FALLS, U'mau'ma - Virginia Alderson and U’MAU'MA WORLD BOTANICAL GARDENS have generously granted us permission to utilize their grounds for this session. Located on private property with a gorgeous waterfall & expansive rolling hills (usually only available to patrons of the gardens). The location is a flat, exposed plateau, so bring your own shade source. The Botanical Gardens will allow us restroom usage. From Hilo: North up Hamakua Hwy. to mile marker 16, turn left there, follow signs to U’mau’ma Gardens. At the entrance to the gardens, turn mauka (away from the gardens)--follow the road uphill for approx. 1 mile. You will notice signs for Kamae’e Falls. Turn left, follow the "good" dirt road to the waterfall overlook. Bring your own water. 16- RAINBOW FALLS, Hilo – If it's raining, the falls will be pumpin, but no matters, it's always pretty here. The infamous rainbow is usually a morning thing.. gotta have the sunlight hit the falls just so. The major draw back to this site is the tourists, but then, you may see that as an opportunity. This area was once rainforest, so keep in mind that although the rainforest may have thinned out, apparently no one told the rain. Bring suitable gear. From Hilo, take Waianuenue Ave. mauka, follow the hospital signs, look for Rainbow Falls signage, turn accordingly. Bring skeeter spray if you want to explore the trails above the falls.23- COCONUT ISLAND, MOKU OLA, Hilo- A small island off of Banyan Drive, next to Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, surrounded by turquoise waters & ancient false Kamani, the beautiful ocean views are magic. Accessed by foot bridge, but we usually end up just painting in the parking lot because it's so gorgeous right there. Water & bathrooms available. 30- WAILOA PARK, Hilo – An easy in-town-end-of-the-year location. It’s graceful curvy bridges challenge us, the expansive lawns, freely spreading trees, & calm river water provide a reflective atmosphere. In case of rain, it's an easy escape into a pavilion or under a bridge. From Manono Street enter the park on Piilani St. We usually say "meet in the area of the large pavilion", but you'll find us all about the lawns, painting boats, ducks or other fascinating stuff. Easy access, plenty parking, restrooms, ducks..
OTHER MUSINGS-
WAILOA CENTER- DECEMBER- "Companion Animals: Furred and Feathered" juried show. Opening reception Fri. Dec. 3rd, 5 to 7 p.m. By Esther Szegedy, proceeds will benefit
Big Island animal shelters.
KONA'S LAVENDAR MOON- Lori Hight opening, Dec. 3 thru Jan. 3 in Kainaliu, Opening reception Friday, Dec. 3 from 4 to 7pm.
PLEIN AIR PAINTERS of HAWAII(PAPOH) 4th Annual Juried Members Show: March 4 –April 4, 2011, OPENING RECEPTION March 4, 2010 at Maui Hands Gallery. Email digital submissions for entries by Jan. 31st, go to www.papoh.com for more info
PAPOH MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL - $35 SPECIAL RATE for a Premium Membership thru December 1, 2010 Take advantage of our special rate and get a $75.00 value for only $35.00!!!! You can pay your dues either by check or PayPal. www.papoh.com
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS-- contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034 or Susan (808) 889-0993, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
AHALANUI ART DAY- Every Friday at 9 am Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the Red Road between Pohoiki & Kapoho.
FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tuesday 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, at Hilo's EHCC, contact: Bob Weiss 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- at Arthur Johnsen's Puna Coast studio. Saturday, 9-11:30AM. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky art@the-architect.us
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced techniques. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, Vince 557-1270 or vince.callagher@gmail.com
Pau. With aloha, Happy New Year, (Hau'oli Makahiki Hou).. xx
ALOHA NOVEMBER, ALOHA ARTISTS! Well November's here, along with the season's first big swell-- & I do love a northwest swell. We don't really get the giant waves here on the east side of the Big Island, but it's so fabulous to feel the ocean on my face, & to breathe the heavy salt mists. I recently stood at Scenic Point watching big waves break on Blonde Reef, the white water rolling violently onto the breakwater. Big waves always bring a smile to my mug.
It seems we must constantly familiarize ourselves with this magnificent island that we're so privileged to call home, to keep pace with rapid changes, discover ancient secrets, & admire the aina. As painters, we can hook up with the Kona & Kohala Plein Air groups. It is a wonderful way to visit new locations, revisit old favorite spots, & meet artists! There's plein air groups on every island, but to paint with the other Big Island groups is a simple matter of getting on the email lists & doing the drive. Kona & Kohala groups both paint on Friday...
Kona Outside Painters-email Richard Rochkovsky;
art@the-architect.us
Kohala Plein Air Painters-email Bob Appleman;
kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com --with aloha, Amy
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE, EN PLEIN AIRE-
every Thurs. 8am, bring your own stuff, no fees
4-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK,(AKA Leleiwi) Keaukaha-Every first Thursday of each month begins here. Wai'uli never stops impressing us with it's easy charm & amazing views. Tide pools & brilliant grasses, shade trees, amazing clouds, across the bay views, boats, surfers, outrageous ocean, & magnificent reflections, it just never quits. Bring "works in progress" for feedback, finish up paintings from other sessions, or start something new. A great time to reconnect with the group & see what's cooking. Kalaniana'ole Ave, to Wai'uli Beach Park, just before Richardson's, plenty parking, pavilions, water & a real restroom.
11- VIRGINIA ALDERSON'S HOUSE, Hamakua– We’ve been invited to paint at a private residence on the ocean swept cliffs at Kolekole! Virginia has graciously opened her lanai & grounds of her home to us. From Hilo: N. up Hwy 11, pass the Kolekole turnoff -over the bridge. Immediately after the bridge-makai side -is Virginia’s gated driveway. Thank you Lynn Nakim for setting this up, Thank you Virginia for your aloha!
18- KING'S LANDING (AKA- Lehia, or Pu'umaile)-It's original name is Lehia, the others are names earned through time.. At the end Kalaniana'ole Ave., just past Richardson's Beach Park, through the yellow metal gate (it'll be open), follow the dirt road along the shoreline to the end, you'll find us tucked under the trees along the shore. Views of pounding surf, wild seas, coastal Ironwoods provide ample shade. Regal Mauna Kea sits proudly before us. Parking, lua, & not much else, bring your own water.
25- BOTTOM OF HAILI STREET AT HILO BUS TERMINAL PARKING LOT- Thanksgiving Day! Not everyone is making or eating a feast..& even if you are, you may still want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to catch Hilo without the hustle & bustle of everyday. The ambiance is amazingly serene. Hopefully Gerald will be back for this, it's become a tradition.
OTHER MUSINGS- a section of postings & upcoming art events
VOLCANO VILLAGE ARTIST STUDIO TOUR-24th annual! Nov. 24,25, 26.
ph 987 3472
EHCC INTAKE- MEMBERS ONLY JURIED EXHIBIT- Sunday, Nov. 28,8am-Noon,
ph 9615711
WAILOA INTAKE- COMPANION ANIMALS- FURRED & FEATHERED FRIENDS- intake Nov. 22, 23, 24 during office hrs.--$10 adult fee, 5$ child, ph. 9330416
HI ART MAGAZINE- FREE on-line Art publication,"providing an alternative voice for the arts in Hawaii". Important & interesting info: www.hiartmagazine.com
idspace Gallery/ Puna, Hawaii, ph.966-8943 or: idspace@hiartmagazine.com
FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tues. 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, Bob Weiss ph. 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- at Arthur Johnsen's studio in coastal Puna. Every Sat.morn,
9-11:30am. Uninstructed, for more info/ Tuko at: tukoart@aol.com.
WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Every Friday 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds, on the Red Rd, between Pohoiki & Kapoho.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS-S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea-
contact Richard Rochkovsky; art@the-architect.us
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS- Bob Appleman 345-4034//Susan 889-0993,or kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
WATER COLOR w/ VINCE CALLAGHER- Keaukaha /Beginning/advanced,
Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, call 557-1270 or vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING w/ PATTI PEASE JOHNSON-HPP studio,ongoing ph.966-8861
or pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
pau.
