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
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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
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Aloha Artists, aloha September! Finally school is back in session, and so the beach parks are less populated & much quieter, which is always a good thing for a painting session. This month we'll be frequenting some of our favorite haunts. I often find returning to a spot a great opportunity to address unfinished paintings from previous sessions. I like the chance finish them on location, seems to be better than referencing a photograph. The weather has finally shifted to our sweaty humid hurricane season conditions that are so familiar during this time of year. Color me thankful that the trade-winds are still around the keep that magical little breeze ablow'n. What a gift!
SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE-
1- WAI'ULI- Keaukaha, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave. to Wai'uli Beach Park, just before
Richardson's Beach Park, prkg, pavilions, life guard tower on the point. Facilities avail.
8- BABY BEACH- Keaukaha, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave to Onekahakaha Rd., turn left. Then a quick left onto Apapane Rd, to Lihikai, turn right, towards the sea. Drive thru the gate at the end of the road, park so your car isn't blocking the entrance. NO facilities
15- ALA HEIAU- Maku'u, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna- from Hilo, towards Kea'au, take the Kea'au-Pahoa Hwy to Maku'u Drive, follow to the bottom rd. (approx.4m.) turn right onto Ala Hei'au Rd. Follow a short distance to the end, park to the sides, fishermen use this area as an
access to cliff-side fishing. Gorgeous! NO facilities
22-HILO BAY/CANOE LANDING-Hilo BayFront, From Kamehameha Hwy, enter through the parking area between Pauahi St & Manono St, makai side. We'll be located under the coconut trees. Facilities avail.
29-PEPE'EKEO SUGAR MILL- Pepe'ekeo, From Hilo heading Hamakua Hwy., at Pepe'ekeo turn makai onto Sugar Mill Rd. Follow down past the old mill offices, to the very locked gates of the new cliff side community. To the right is where we usually congregate along the cliffs,
tucked into a knoll or in the shade of the old mango trees..NO facilities
OTHER MUSINGS-
SEPTEMBER 17TH- ONE GALLERY- 11th Muse event: old style French salon event, figure drawing like you've never experienced--including art, live models, art, music, costumes, art, pupu's, friends, art,laughter.. bring your art supplies, your own spirits--& join an evening of art & mirth.. 6-10pm, $12 advanced, $15 @ door-8961816 or 9612787 or come by One G.
NOVEMBER 10-13TH-PAPOH PAINT OUT- KONA SIDE- check web for more info. http://www.papoh.com or email: janbushart@gmail.com
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- downtown Hilo- New classes continually. Ceramics & more.
Check website for details < http://www.highfirehawaii.com
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Hawi 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: mixing, brush control,washes, & technique. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30,
Vince 557-1270 or vince.callegher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
SCHAEFER PORTRAIT CHALLENGE 2012 - The Maui Arts & Cultural Center- Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012. Statewide juried competition. Opening on Maui, January 8, 2012. Held every other year since 2002, S.P.C. encourages Hawai‘i’s artists in portraiture within 2- and 3-dimensional work. Awards: SPC 2012- Jurors’ Choice award for $15,000.The Marian Freeman People’s Choice Award for $5,000, based upon the popular vote of gallery visitors throughout the duration of the exhibition at MACC. BIG ISLAND Entry Dates/Locations in 2011: Hawai‘i Island Wailoa Arts Center 200 Piopio Street, Hilo Receiving: October 1, 9 am - noon Pick up: October 2, 9 am – noon.
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Aloha Artists! Aloha August!
With these long "summer" days upon us, I am so happy that tradewind showers are still passing through. Those soft trade rains really mellow things out here on the windward side. Lucky we live Hawaii. The added benefit of these lovely long days, is extended painting hours..
I hope you can join the group & create a painting or two.....
SCHEDULE - every Thursday, when ever you can pull it together, bring your own stuff, no fees
4- WAIULI BEACH PARK-Keaukaha, Hilo- Kalaniana'ole Ave to Waiuli Beach Park, just before Richardson's Beach Park. 5 round pavilions in a row, plenty parking, facilities, forever views
11-PEPE'EKEO POINT-Pepe'ekeo, From Hilo, Hamakua Hwy to Sugar Mill Rd. (lg. Cog marks the entrance) Follow road down to the bottom to the right is the site of the old mill. Trails, old mill structures, ocean cliffs, dusty old roads. No facilities, no water.
18-PUKIHAE GARDENS-Wainaku, 289 Wainaku Rd, Private property. Water, no facilities.
25-"BABY BEACH"- Keaukaha, Just off of Lihikai street, mellow, private & dramatic.
OTHER MUSINGS-
COOL WEB SITE – See any world famous museum’s collection from the comfort of your own computer! Check out this amazing web site. Tour, zoom in, simply amazing, Mona Lisa, et al.! http://www.googleartproject.com/
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- downtown Hilo- A variety of new classes starting in May & June. Ceramic Classes & more. Check website for details http://www.highfirehawaii.com
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Hawi side- Friday's from S. Kohala to Hawi. Contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com to receive paint schedule.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky for schedule; email art@the-architect.us
AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Lower Puna, Friday's at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the 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 email scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- Arthur Johnsen's Puna studio. Every Saturday morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, watercolor: mixing, brush control,washes, & technique. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or email pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
SCHAEFER PORTRAIT CHALLENGE 2012 - The Maui Arts & Cultural Center- Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012. Statewide juried competition. Opening on Maui, January 8, 2012. Held every other year since 2002, S.P.C. encourages Hawai‘i’s artists in portraiture within 2- and 3-dimensional work. Awards: SPC 2012- Jurors’ Choice award for $15,000.The Marian Freeman People’s Choice Award for $5,000, based upon the popular vote of gallery visitors throughout the duration of the exhibition at MACC. BIG ISLAND Entry Dates/Locations in 2011: Hawai‘i Island Wailoa Arts Center 200 Piopio Street, Hilo Receiving: October 1, 9 am - noon Pick up: October 2, 9 am – noon.
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ALOHA JULY, ALOHA ARTISTS!
Many folks expect less rain in July, however, tradition is trade-wind weather for July, and trades do not always translate to hot languid days. Expect morning & evening showers, sunny days & shifting weather patterns. I truly love trade-wind weather, the night rains, the out standing clouds, the winds, & the bonus of no vog! Leslie has scheduled some fine locations this month- off our familiar track of seaside parks. It's refreshing to steal away from the beach-loving-summer-break crowds, and enjoy some quiet reflective "brush in hand" moments up country. I am hoping to see you at one of these Thursday events..
JULY SCHEDULE-
7)WAI'ULI BEACH PARK- Keaukaha. From Hilo, Kalaniana'ole Ave to Wai'uli Beach park (just before Richardson's). 5 round pavilions in a row, lg. parking lot, facilities, & fresh water. Fantastic views, endless sky, waves, sea creatures, surfers, tide pools of magical colors, and little beach cottages line the roadway.
14)SADDLE ROAD-Pu'u Huluhulu, from Hilo, just past the 26mm, just prior to the Mauna Loa Access Rd., a left turn (towards M. Loa), up the little road there's a few turn off scenic spots where it's conducive to artists pulling over for a little painting session. Cell phones mostly work, so you can call L.Sears for a navigational tip if you need- (310)245.6411/ keep in mind that S. Rd. can be chilly & windy, so bring along stuff to keep you warm & to anchor your easel.
21)MOKU OLA (COCONUT ISLAND)-Hilo, a small island makai of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel & right next to Liliuokalani Park. Spectacular views from the parking lot, & also from the island itself. Foot bridge to island is paved if you bring a rolling thingy for your supplies, restrooms & fresh water avail.
28)LAUPAHOEHOE POINT- Lauapahoehoe, Hamakua district- From Hilo, Hamakua Hwy (19) to the 2nd gulch, follow makai signs down to Laupahoehoe point. As the road curves it's way downhill, you'll want to pull over & paint already, but it's a steep & narrow road, so keep your shirt on, the Beach Park at the bottom is well worth the patience. Breath taking dramatic coast line both ways, interesting shore line lava features, & up valley views. Laupahoehoe is everything that your familiar with, & like nothing you've ever seen before. Water & facilities avail.
OTHER MUSINGS-
COOL WEB SITE – See any world famous museum’s collection from the comfort of your own computer! Check out this amazing web site. Tour, zoom in, simply amazing, Mona Lisa, et al.! http://www.googleartproject.com/
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- downtown Hilo- A variety of new classes starting in May & June. Ceramic Classes & more. Check website for details http://www.highfirehawaii.com
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Hawi side- Friday's from S. Kohala to Hawi. Contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com to receive paint schedule.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky for schedule; email art@the-architect.us
AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Lower Puna, Friday's at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the 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 email scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- Arthur Johnsen's Puna studio. Every Saturday morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, watercolor: mixing, brush control,washes, & technique. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or email pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
SCHAEFER PORTRAIT CHALLENGE 2012 - The Maui Arts & Cultural Center- Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012. Statewide juried competition. Opening on Maui, January 8, 2012. Held every other year since 2002, S.P.C. encourages Hawai‘i’s artists in portraiture within 2- and 3-dimensional work. Awards: SPC 2012- Jurors’ Choice award for $15,000.The Marian Freeman People’s Choice Award for $5,000, based upon the popular vote of gallery visitors throughout the duration of the exhibition at MACC. BIG ISLAND Entry Dates/Locations in 2011: Hawai‘i Island Wailoa Arts Center 200 Piopio Street, Hilo Receiving: October 1, 9 am - noon Pick up: October 2, 9 am – noon.
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Aloha Artists, Aloha June!
Well, the days
are longer, & school is out, but I want to avoid using the term "summer". Here in the Mid-Pacific we instead have what's known as Wet Season & Dry Season..
Right now it is still Wet Season.
Longer days grant us extended painting days, a great opportunity
for all kinds of situations.
As a group we'll try and avoid the crowded beaches & tuck into roads less traveled. A shout out to Leslie for creating our location schedule! This month I Included some pix of our day in Onomea, at Gallery Toulouce. The horse is a NEIGHbor.. :)
JUNE SCHEDULE-no fees, we generally do an all day session, but show up when it works for you, & be a self starter.
2- WAI'ULI BEACH PARK-(AKA LELEIWI) KEAUKAHA, Kalaniana'ole Rd. to WAI'ULI.
Just before Richardson's, 5 pavilions in a row,
parking, lua, fresh water, facilities. Amazing views, impressive shoreline has kept us returning monthly for 4 years now.
9-SUISAN OLD PEOPLES PARK/Hilo- Directly behind Suisan Fish Market, large old monkeypod tree. Views of Hilo Bay, the "Isles", the small boat harbor, quiet and sweet. No facilities.
16-KAMA'ILI- Red Road/lower Puna-From the Pahoa-Kalapana hwy., drop down to the coast on Kama'ili Road (Opihikao), & follow to the bottom. The bottom coast road is fondly called "The Red Road" because it used to be made of crushed red cinder. Turn left towards Kapoho, 1/4 mile down, makai side, is a turn off. We paint just beyond, where the trees are thick & the cliff sides are generous. Look for the painters along the shoreline. No Facilities. We're planning to hang out at Michael's afterward, at his newly completed hut. Bring a pot luck dish.
22-REED'S BAY-Hilo,Banyan Drive- At the Keaukaha side, views of little boats moored, ocean cottages, fisher-people. No facilities, no water.
30-LEHIA/King's Landing/Pu'umaile-Keaukaha-Another ocean side location, & less tame than the others. Kalaniana'ole Rd. to the very end, pass through the yellow gates,
(for sure open), heading towards the end, always remain on the road that is closest to the sea. Artist's will be tucked into the trees, or maybe along one of the pathways that lead away from the parking areas. Sometimes guys show up & blast their boom boxes, chattering & laughing on & on, if this is the case, I'll for sure be up one of the ocean side pathways, away from the torment.
OTHER MUSINGS-
COOL WEB SITE – See any world famous museum’s collection from the comfort of your own computer! Check out this amazing web site. Tour, zoom in, simply amazing, Mona Lisa, et al.! http://www.googleartproject.com/
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- downtown Hilo- A variety of new classes starting in May & June. Ceramic Classes & more. Check website for details http://www.highfirehawaii.com
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Hawi side- Friday's from S. Kohala to Hawi. Contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com to receive paint schedule.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky for schedule; email art@the-architect.us
AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Lower Puna, Friday's at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the 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 email scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- Arthur Johnsen's Puna studio. Every Saturday morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, watercolor: mixing, brush control,washes, & technique. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or email pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
SCHAEFER PORTRAIT CHALLENGE 2012 - The Maui Arts & Cultural Center- Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012. Statewide juried competition. Opening on Maui, January 8, 2012. Held every other year since 2002, S.P.C. encourages Hawai‘i’s artists in portraiture within 2- and 3-dimensional work. Awards: SPC 2012- Jurors’ Choice award for $15,000.The Marian Freeman People’s Choice Award for $5,000, based upon the popular vote of gallery visitors throughout the duration of the exhibition at MACC. BIG ISLAND Entry Dates/Locations in 2011: Hawai‘i Island Wailoa Arts Center 200 Piopio Street, Hilo Receiving: October 1, 9 am - noon Pick up: October 2, 9 am – noon.
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MAY/en plein aire-
Aloha May, Aloha Artists!
May is an unusually lovely time of year in Hilo. It begins with Lei Day (May 1st), while the energy of Merrie Monarch week still lingers fresh in our memories. The liveliness of Hula afficiano, halau members, Kumu, Kapuna, musicians, magnificent flowers & foliage, horses, and crafters create this special week of aloha. The normally mellow east side of Hawai'i is significantly charged for weeks afterward. Our group painted at Waipi'o in April, a few pics are included here. It was a gorgeous day, ending with a small kine pa'ina riverside.
MAY SCHEDULE-
5 - WAI'ULI BEACH PARK (AKA Leleiwi), Keaukaha. Kalaniana'ole Ave. to Wai'uli Beach Park, located just before Richardson's Beach Park, makai side, 5 pavilions in a row, parking, lua, fresh water. Amazing views, and impressive shoreline have kept us returning monthly for 4 years now.
12- TOULOUCE GALLERY - Papaikou/Onomea Scenic Drive- Diane Renchler Gallery Toulouce is located on sweeping gorgeous land, with ocean views, majestic trees of mango & avo's, sweet gardens, vintage plantation buildings, and of coarse the Gallery. A great place to spend the day! Multiple views. Water, & facilities. "Onomea Scenic Route" approx. 2 miles from the hwy. makai side, yellow building. Mahalo nui loa, Diane & Toulouce! p.s. – please park to the back to leave room for Gallery customers.. parking on grass is okay.
19- 'BABY BEACH', Keaukaha – Kalaniana'ole Ave to Onekahakaha rd, (makai side). Left onto Apapane Rd., right onto Lihikai. All the way to the end, pass through the gates to pkg. area. A wonderful, protected beach with lagoon, shady trees, lava flow tide pools, pounding surf, and Mauna Kea across the bay. A tranquil, lovely spot for us! No facilities, no water.
26- AKAKA FALLS – Above Honomu Town. Take Hwy 19 to Honomu, turn up, at the junction turn left into town. At the edge of town take the mauka rd., up approx. 4 miles up to the AKAKA FALLS park. The 400 ft falls may be crowded with tourists, but the road itself offers great, sweeping vistas of old cane land, and the park offers quiet paths, streams, lush greenery. Good parking, water, & restrooms.
OTHER MUSINGS-
COOL WEB SITE – See any world famous museum’s collection from the comfort of your own computer! Check out this amazing web site. Tour, zoom in, simply amazing, Mona Lisa, et al.! http://www.googleartproject.com/
HIGH FIRE GALLERY- downtown Hilo- A variety of new classes starting in May & June. Ceramic Classes & more. Check website for details http://www.highfirehawaii.com
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Hawi side- Friday's from S. Kohala to Hawi. Contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com to receive paint schedule.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky for schedule; email art@the-architect.us
AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Lower Puna, Friday's at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the 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 email scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- Arthur Johnsen's Puna studio. Every Saturday morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, watercolor: mixing, brush control,washes, & technique. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or email pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
SCHAEFER PORTRAIT CHALLENGE 2012 - The Maui Arts & Cultural Center- Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012. Statewide juried competition. Opening on Maui, January 8, 2012. Held every other year since 2002, S.P.C. encourages Hawai‘i’s artists in portraiture within 2- and 3-dimensional work. Awards: SPC 2012- Jurors’ Choice award for $15,000.The Marian Freeman People’s Choice Award for $5,000, based upon the popular vote of gallery visitors throughout the duration of the exhibition at MACC. BIG ISLAND Entry Dates/Locations in 2011: Hawai‘i Island Wailoa Arts Center 200 Piopio Street, Hilo Receiving: October 1, 9 am - noon Pick up: October 2, 9 am – noon.
pau. w/aloha, AM
