NOVEMBER/en Plein Aire

Aloha Artists! Aloha November!
There's a great schedule planned for Nov., & that includes the annual Thanksgiving Thursday Painting Session at downtown Hilo. Usually we paint somewhere close to the bottom of Haili St., situating ourselves along in the parking lot or something. Last year we painted on the sidewalks along front street. However this year we are stationing ourselves in front of One Gallery. The periwinkle exterior is screaming to be on canvas.. besides it's a very hip co-op artists gallery (if I do say so myself).. Downtown Hilo is really cool on Thanksgiving Day. Hilo's streets are relatively devoid of cars, and discerning artist's will enjoy scoping the streets, the buildings, sidewalks, shadows, trees and all with out all the distractions of everyday. Not your usual experience for sure. Come by for a bit & check it out, paint! Also up this November is the PAPOH annual paint out, which is being held on the other side of the island, Kona & Waikoloa. In anticipation of this event, Leslie has scheduled one of our sessions at Anaeho'omalu Bay (aka "A BAY") Waikoloa. The PAPOH painters will be there in full force, if you've never attended one of these events in the past years, you should make an effort to spin over at least for this Thursday session. It only takes 1 1/2 hr. to get there, not really THAT bad...... grab a friend & have a fun time.... c u there!

SCHEDULE/NOVEMBER-

3)- WAI'ULI-Keaukaha, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave to just before Richardson's Beach park. Lg. parking area, water, facilities. Forever views, gorgeous colors, pavilions & tidepools.

10)-ANAEHO'OMALU BAY/"A BAY'-Waikoloa-From Hilo, whether you take the coast HWY 19 (Queen Kaahumanu), or drop down to the hwy. through mauka Waikoloa, once your on 19 you'll head toward Kailua & turn makai onto Waikoloa Beach Drive. (where the Kings Shops are located) You'll see a huge sign on the makai side of HWY 19 that reads; "Anaehoomalu Bay".. turn makai onto Waikoloa Beach Drive. At the third stop sign, turn left. You'll come to a parking area with a nearby drive way & drop off zone. Park in the lot there.Walk towards the beach & meet at the bathroom area, Darryl Hill demo to begin at 9:30. Thursday is The "kick off" for the annual PAPOH paint out. Be there or be square.. :) Any location questions- contact Lori Hight at (303) 241-5739/Read more in the OTHER MUSINGS section of this blog.

17)-LAUPAHOEHOE POINT- Laupahoehoe,Hamakua- (from Hilo), Hamakua Hwy 11, to Laupahoehoe Point Rd., well marked on the Hwy. Take the curvy road down to the park on the point. Impressive coastline, amazing rock formations. Water, facilities.

24)-HAILI St.-downtown HIlo- In front of One Gallery, corner of Mamo & Kilauea ave. or at the bottom of Haili st. it's your choice. Watch for random hard core artists who aren't all that swayed by a holiday involving cooking & eating. A fun day of unexpected happenings. Facilities avail.

OTHER MUSINGS-
NOVEMBER 4th- Downtown Hilo- Black & White night- a wonderful night of open stores, music in the streets & many many people out & about all dressed up in Blk & Wht!
NOVEMBER 4th- ONE GALLERY- downtown Hilo, on the corner of Mamo & Kilauea Ave. Stop by for some good fun, music, art, laughter, dancing & aloha. Featured Artist is Bonnie Sol-Hahn, music by Bub Platt & also the Puna Jazz Trio will play a set at 8pm.
NOVEMBER 10-13TH-PAPOH PAINT OUT- KONA SIDE-
Thursday-"A" Bay/afternoon painting at Beach 69 (Waialea Beach)
Friday-Honokahau Harbor/afternoon at Keauhou Beach Resort, Kahalu'u beach park
Saturday- Holualoa Village/Lavender Moon Gallery show
Sunday-Hulihe'e Palace downtown Kailua, painting all about town
check www.papoh.com for more info. or: janbushart@gmail.com, or just show up to a session. Check blog archives for more info. (go to ARCHIVES, Oct 2011 then to "OTHER MUSINGS")
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- A fine art gallery & studio in downtown Hilo- New classes continually. Ceramics & more.Check website for details: www.highfirehawaii.com
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – North side- Friday's from S. Kohala to Hawi,
Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea,
Richard Rochkovsky; art@the-architech.us
AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Lower Puna, Friday's at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the infamous Red Road, between Pohoiki & Kapoho.
FIGURE DRAWING- EHCC- Tuesday evenings 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, in the EHCC annex, contact: Bob Weiss (808) 217-9791 or scrimdog@gmail.com
LIFE DRAWING- Arthur Johnsen's Puna studio. Every Saturday morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. for more information: tukoart@aol.com
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, watercolor: Private lessons available. Vince 557-1270 or vince.callegher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 supplies provided. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
pau.

OCTOBER en Plein Aire

Aloha Artists, Aloha October!
I deeply apologize for posting so late! I've been down for the count! A bug took hold of me & would not let go, it infiltrated my lungs, & all of my breathing stuffs, it's been rough, but I'm fighting my way back to normalcy (whatever that is). Things are looking up.
It is good to breathe again, a luxury for sure. Great gratitude for the ability to breathe in the fabulous trades, yes! October is a special month, things are cooling down some, but we still have wonderful afternoons of butter warm sunshine....so so lucky. It is also a good time for travel, but here in the islands it's a gift everyday. Next month, mid November will bring artists from all over Hawaii Nei together in Kona for the fabulous PAPOH annual paint out. This will be a great opportunity to not only meet artists from all of the islands, but to make some real connections with the Kona and Kohala artists. Please go to www.papoh.com to find out more.. or just scroll down & read more tips in the OTHER MUSINGS section.... anyhow, paint on, paint on........ with aloha, Amy

OCTOBER SCHEDULE:

6) WAI'ULI , Keaukaha- our monthly spot, first Thursday of every month this is where the group gathers. Kalaniana'ole Ave to Wai'uli beach park, just before Richardson's beach park. Lg. pkg area, facilities avail.
13) BREAK WATER- no facilities, fabulous views, a crowd pleaser
20) PUKIHAE GARDENS- Hilo, from Hilo, head hamakua on Wainaku Rd., mauka side just past the curve after Dodo's Mortuary. Park inside. River views, bamboo, palms. It's hot there bring some coverage. No bathroom, but water.
27) LEHIA/ KING'S LANDING-Keauakaha, Kalaniana'ole Ave to the end. Pass thru the gates onto the dirt road. Follow along the road closest to the ocean. Look for the artists tucked under the trees along the coast. Pigs, Seals, whales, honu, pounding surf... it's a beauty. Out houses, no fresh water.

OTHER MUSINGS-

NOV. 10th/ Anaehoomalu Bay (A BAY) Waikoloa..the first location for the PAPOH paint out.. it's a beautiful spot.. bring sunscreen, us Hilo guys are not used to so much light!
9:30 am demo by Darryl Hill kicks off the annual event.
Friday Nov. 11th- Holualoa Village paint out..... pick a spot any spot. long views, & street scenes, it's all there. Once Leslie Sears & I made personal friends with an I'o right there in the big tree at Holualoa Inn.
Sat. Nov 12th- Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park (City of Refuge at Honaunau)
Sun Nov 13th, TBA
keep checking the web site www.papoh.com for more info.... or write Leslie at leslie@lessismore.us


pau..