Aloha Artists, Aloha 2014!
January 2014--- what a way to come in-- Thunder and Lightning.. and all this rain! Spectacular and awesome, and very very wet. I look forward to a year of new beginnings and new art; newness in general always has a fresh and unfettered vibe. That in itself is inspiring. If you haven't painted with our windward side group, Plein Air Artists of Hawaii Island, then make this your year of showing up and busting out some outside art.
SCHEDULE- every Thursday, sunrise to sunset, or whenever you can show up.
2- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- tried and true, this lovely lovely park, offers fabulous changing views over the Hilo Bay. Located on Kalanianaole Ave., just before Richardson's Beach Park. Plenty parking, facilities, and covered pavilions. Every month this is where we begin.
9-ALA HEI'AU-Puna, Paradise Park. From Hilo drive the Keaau-Pahoa By-Pass Rd. towards Pahoa turning makai onto Maku'u Rd. Follow down to the bottom, about 4 miles or so, then turn right onto
Ala Heiau Rd. Drive to the end and park, selecting a spot that doesn't block beach access roads. Unstoppable views, magical colors on the reefs, splashing waves, whale sightings, it's got it all.
16- REED'S BAY- Hilo, Banyan Drive. On the Banyan Drive looping road, you can get there from the Belt Hwy (11) from the Ken's Pancake House/Verna's Drive In intersection or from the road fronting Suisan (Lihiwai), either way it's just a short ride on the Banyan lined road.. this newly renovated park offers ocean views, loads of small anchored sail boats, and shady banyan trees.
23-MACKENZIE BEACH PARK- Puna, Red Road- From Pahoa, head east (makai) on Hwy 132 (Kapoho Road). Take the right fork as the road turns into Pahoa-Pohoiki Road, or Mango Road. Follow this narrow road for about 5 miles and you will come to a stop sign. At the stop sign, turn right onto Hwy 137 (Kapoho Kalapana Road, aka Red Road). About 2 miles down, look for the ‘MacKenzie Park’ sign and park entrance. Beautiful sheltered cliff side park, shade trees.
30-LILIUOKALANI BEACH PARK- Hilo, Banyan Drive. From Hilo you will take Lihiwai Street, by Suisan- then turn right at the 4 way stop sign onto Banyan Drive. The park will be on your left.
Drive to the area where the tea house is, the group will meet there. Lots of bridges, and manicured Japanese style gardens, wonderful ponds and across the bay views. You can also drive in from the
Ken's pancake house entrance described in the REED'S BAY directions, passing by Reed's bay and curving around til you come to the park, either way both are easy.
Pau. AM
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
DECEMBER en plein aire-
Ho Ho Ho! Aloha, aloha, Artists! Well, December can be a very busy month for many-- there's open studios, wonderful shows, familial obligations, holidays, and all kinds of traffic!! As you know the first Thursday of each month begin at Wai'uli Beach Park, aka Leleiwi. Our December weather so far has been cloudy with a bit of light rain now and then-- but down at Keakaha, there has been ample sunshine, and one hardly notices the passing showers. Hopefully you'll have some time this Thursday to drop by and create a beach side study. Schedule is posted, and Happy Holidays to you all!
SCHEDULE- every Thursday, anytime sunrise to sunset--
5-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Keaukaha, Hilo. Drive along Kalaniana'ole Ave. to the beach park just before Richardson's. You'll notice a large parking area, and 5 pavilions.. this is the spot. Facilities.
12-PAPAIKOU MILL- Papaikou. From Hilo, use the Belt Hwy towards Hamakua about 7.5, turn makai at Pinky's Store on Mill Rd. Drive all the way to the very bottom, a gate will be on your right. You'll have to get out and walk thru the pedestrian gate, then open the gate for your auto. The gate is
going to "faked locked", so it will appear to be locked, but it isn't. Drive forward and park with aloha. Long views, beach trail, coastal views, plenty of green and ocean-- it's very lovely. Thank You David Terry for hosting another plein aire date for the group. Facilities.
19-BABY BEACH- Keaukaha, HIlo. From Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave to Onekahakaha Rd. Turn makai, then take your first left, on Apapane Rd. The next turn is makai (right), onto Lihikai Rd. Go the bottom, you will see a yellow pipe gate. Turn in, find parking. Gorgeous gorgeous. Beach is wonderful and drastically changes with tides and large winter surf. Love it. No facilities.
26-HAKALAU BEACH PARK- Hakalau, Hamakua- From Hilo, take Belt Hwy north about 11.5 miles or so. It's just past Honomu. You will see a road "Old Mamalahoa Hwy", turn right, towards the sea. Follow the road down to the valley bottom. You have to drive thru a small part of the stream, not a good idea if it's rushing. Make your choice when you see it. Most of the time it's really not a big deal. No faciities. Lua Available.
PAU. with aloha, Amy Markham (thanks for reading this blog!)
Ho Ho Ho! Aloha, aloha, Artists! Well, December can be a very busy month for many-- there's open studios, wonderful shows, familial obligations, holidays, and all kinds of traffic!! As you know the first Thursday of each month begin at Wai'uli Beach Park, aka Leleiwi. Our December weather so far has been cloudy with a bit of light rain now and then-- but down at Keakaha, there has been ample sunshine, and one hardly notices the passing showers. Hopefully you'll have some time this Thursday to drop by and create a beach side study. Schedule is posted, and Happy Holidays to you all!
SCHEDULE- every Thursday, anytime sunrise to sunset--
5-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Keaukaha, Hilo. Drive along Kalaniana'ole Ave. to the beach park just before Richardson's. You'll notice a large parking area, and 5 pavilions.. this is the spot. Facilities.
12-PAPAIKOU MILL- Papaikou. From Hilo, use the Belt Hwy towards Hamakua about 7.5, turn makai at Pinky's Store on Mill Rd. Drive all the way to the very bottom, a gate will be on your right. You'll have to get out and walk thru the pedestrian gate, then open the gate for your auto. The gate is
going to "faked locked", so it will appear to be locked, but it isn't. Drive forward and park with aloha. Long views, beach trail, coastal views, plenty of green and ocean-- it's very lovely. Thank You David Terry for hosting another plein aire date for the group. Facilities.
19-BABY BEACH- Keaukaha, HIlo. From Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave to Onekahakaha Rd. Turn makai, then take your first left, on Apapane Rd. The next turn is makai (right), onto Lihikai Rd. Go the bottom, you will see a yellow pipe gate. Turn in, find parking. Gorgeous gorgeous. Beach is wonderful and drastically changes with tides and large winter surf. Love it. No facilities.
26-HAKALAU BEACH PARK- Hakalau, Hamakua- From Hilo, take Belt Hwy north about 11.5 miles or so. It's just past Honomu. You will see a road "Old Mamalahoa Hwy", turn right, towards the sea. Follow the road down to the valley bottom. You have to drive thru a small part of the stream, not a good idea if it's rushing. Make your choice when you see it. Most of the time it's really not a big deal. No faciities. Lua Available.
PAU. with aloha, Amy Markham (thanks for reading this blog!)
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