Aloha Artists, Aloha November!
Ah, November... a very lovely time of year. The days are starting to cool down, and are certainly getting shorter. Our painting group begins at 8am, but these days very few show up at that time. Guess it's just busy lives colliding with Thursday Paint days. I find that many artists show up mid day, or even later, and then paint till sundown. The optimum light is of course in the early hours, but the afternoon light is a close rival in beauty, and we fondly call it the "Lavender Hour". I recall past Thursday sessions when painters were out and set up at 630 am or so. This is now a thing of the past I suppose. I usually show up around 9 am, and maybe one or two others will be there-- the morning shift. Actually it really makes no difference, whatever time works best for you is the best time to be there. November hosts two favorite community art shows. At the EHCC, The Fall Show, and at the Wai'loa, The Hawai'i Nei Show. November 2nd is also First Friday, and everything will be festive and alive; it's Downtown Hilo's annual Black and White Night too. Shops are open, revelers are in the streets dancing to live streetside music, it's a real fun night in sleepy old Hilo. There will even be a ball at the Kaikodo Bidg. I hope you stop into One Gallery to see me.
NOVEMEBER SCHEDULE-
every thursday, 8am- sunset, bring your own stuff, don't talk too much
1- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Hilo, Keaukaha- just before Richardson's. 5 round pavilions in a row, facilities, water, lots of views. We meet here every first Thursday of each month, just to convene and catch up. I usually use it as open studio time, bringing along paintings that need some work, and spend most of my day painting in the gorgeous outdoor light. Occasionally I take the time to swim a bit too.. This month some of the painters are opting to take advantage of the full moon and paint into the evening. Bring a bit of light, seeing your palette is always a challenge. Kalaniana'ole Ave.
8- REED'S BAY- Hilo, Banyan Drive- On Banyan Drive just before "The Pond's" restaurant. Great views, pretty little scenes with sail boats and sweet overhanging trees. No Facilities other than port a pottys, so keep that in mind. Water.
15-OLD PEOPLE'S PARK--Hilo/behind Suisan Fish Co- nice views of Hilo Bay Front & canoe halau, under old monkey pod trees. I hope Mauna Kea decides to show off. Water, no facilities. Lihiwai St to the first left after the Suisan parking lot, small park, nice big tree.
22- HILO BUS STATION- Thanksgiving paint out-- we meet down at the bottom of Haili St or somewhere like that and paint down town Hilo "clutter free". The streets are empty and things are calm. It's great. Paint first, can feast laters. :) Happy Thanksgiving
29-HAKALAU VALLEY- Hamakua, Hakalau- Up the coast from Hilo about 13 miles, turn makai on Old Mamalohoa Hwy, and coil down the road to the valley. We usually set up on the side where you have to drive through the stream bed. Don't be afraid to drive through, unless the water is raging.
Great views, quiet time, and well tended. Water, no facilites but has lua. PAU.
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| Rod Cameron's Euro Wkshp, gunna be a blast! |
