Plein Air Florida

2010-05-04T13:05:00.004-04:00

North Florida Muse

Plein Air Painting Workshop With Linda Blondheim

At Beautiful Fair Oaks Farm- Evinston, Florida

October 16 & 17, 2010

Designed for advanced beginner - intermediate landscape painters

9 spaces left
Limited to 12 students

Instructor- Linda Blondheim
Workshop Assistant- Debbie Marks

Our location is on one of North Central Florida’s pristine farms. We will have a modern indoor bathroom, a shaded pavilion for our brown bag lunch and discussion session and 160 acres of prime Florida landscape. There is plenty of cover around the farm if it rains.

Snacks ,beverages and a brown bag lunch provided.

We will explore design, values and color with a limited palette for two days of glorious painting with a lunch break and discussion session at mid day. Supply list provided at paid registration.

Workshop fee is 250.00

50% of fee is non refundable if you cancel.For your convenience Paypal is available on my web site.
HEREhttp://www.lindablondheim.com/publications.php

Studio: 386.462.5726

Non refundable deposit for North Florida Muse workshop 125.00
Due at registration on my web site.

Payment for entire workshop 250.00 Due October 1, 2010

I will accept www.paypal.com credit card or E-check if you prefer.

Join us for a relaxed enjoyable weekend of painting in the heart of Florida’s beauty.

Accommodations list available on request.

Questions?????

Email: lindablondheim@gmail.com

North Florida Muse- Plein Air Workshop

2010-03-18T11:13:00.004-04:00

Join Linda Blondheim at Fair Oaks Farm October of 2010 for a two day plein air experience.

It's been about two years since I taught a plein air workshop, so it's about time to do that again. My last one was at the Wood Farm in Evinston and we all had a terrific time there. This fall, I will be teaching at beloved Fair Oaks Farm, also in Evinston, FL. This farm is pristine and beautiful, with many amenities like indoor bathrooms, covered pavilions with tables for eating, a stage, where demos can be done,an upstairs studio and fabulous views. I'm going to be a bit more casual and flexible this time about the cirriculum, rotating between design, color mixing and value structure. We will study timing, with a quick start warm up, progressive paintings, always a good way to improve quickly, atmospherics,measuring, what to include, move around, and what to leave out. We will have a daily shop talk, Q&A session during lunch, and critique time too. I will squeeze in a demo on the first day, to last about an hour.I have structured this for advanced beginners through intermediate painters. I'm already excited about this one.

Sign up for this workshop on my web site HERE and for my virtual landscape painting classes.

email: lindablondheim@gmail.com
Studio: 386.462.5726

Val Sandell News

2010-03-07T21:07:00.000-05:00

Salon International 2010 ~ Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art
Location:
6496 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209
Event Dates: 4/10/2010 - 4/30/2010
Reception: 4/10/2010 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm

One of my paintings has been juried into this prestigious show. The exhibition is a project of the International Museum of Contemporary Masters and will be hosted by Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, TX.

www.greenhousegallery.com

Plein Air and More- new plein air exhibit

2010-01-30T21:58:00.001-05:00

"Lake of the Woods", 16x12, oil on masonite-$445

The painting above is one of the paintings that is on exhibit at The North Port Library with 15 plein air artists from the Southwest Florida area. The exhibit, titled "Plein Air and More" includes the works of popular award-winning plein air artists Ron Sanders, Susan Covert, Marilyn Howard Flynn, Karen Hitt, Clare Harvey, Maryanne Jacobsen and others. The reception for this month long exhibit will be next Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. The above painting can be purchased through me, but must hang throughout the month of February when the show will be open to the public.

Paint-Outs in Florida, plein air painting, original Maryanne Jacobsen art , North Port Library plein air events, colorist oil paintings,affordable original oil paintings,one of a kind paintings,Florida landscape original art>,

Bartow paint Out 2009

2009-11-13T23:21:00.002-05:00

Toni Treverton with her paintings at the Bartow Paint Out

Bartow FL, 2009 Plein Air Event was a huge success this year. We had great weather and over 40 painters particpated. We were open to experienced as well as artists just beginning at Plein Air, with the idea that we are turning people on to the great fun and challenge of painting out! Awards totaling over $2000. were given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and honorable mention winners. 3 Paintings were made into purchase awards. We will do it again next year. If you haven't ever been to Bartow, come on down. I think there is the most ecceletic collection of houses you will find anywhere in the state in the historic area...and the Historic Courthouse Museum, which hosted the show, is also a gem...and will add to your knowledge of settlers when you take the time to thru the museum. The exhibit of the art work will hang for Sale till Dec. 4th.

Thanks a bunch....hope you will come next year!
Toni Treverton
A.Treverton, Portraits and Fine Oil Paintings
www.tonitreverton.com

Barbara Perrotti Workshop

2009-09-20T10:26:00.001-04:00

“Figure in Sunlight”

An oil painting class in the garden with a live model.
$75 plus model fee

Experience an expression of creativity
using bold colors, quick lines and flowing light

Ormond Memorial Art Museum
For more information call 386-676-3347
October 23, 2009
9am to 1pm

Instructor Barbara Perrotti

Press Release

2009-08-28T13:30:00.000-04:00

JACQUELYN MODESITT SCHINDEHETTE_____________________________________________
2020 N.E. 12 Place schindehette@embarqmail.com

Ocala. Florida 34470 www.schindehette.blogspot.com
(352) 351-0646 www.floridalandscapes.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Voilart! Art Gallery and Studio Owners:

108 East Ft. King Street Jackie Schindehette

Ocala, Fl 34471 Sharon Crute

Gallery Opening: September 1, 2009

Opening Reception: September 4, 2009

5 PM-8PM

Florida landscape painter Jackie Schindehette and Equine artist Sharon Crute have partnered to help in the revitalization of historic downtown Ocala. Voilart! Art Gallery and Working Studio opens September 1, at 108 East Ft. King Street, just one block south of the Central Square. The public is invited to A Ribbon Cutting Opening Reception scheduled for Friday, September 4 from 5PM-8PM.

The gallery offers the finest in artistic excellence from these two accomplished artists. Sharon Crute’s dynamic paintings are a colorful and bold interpretation of the horse racing industry. Jackie Schindehette’s oil paintings give the viewer a glimpse of old Florida with sweeping vistas and moss draped oaks.

Voilart! Art Gallery is not only a gallery where people can see art at its best but is also a working studio offering the unique opportunity for the public to watch as these two artists actually create paintings from conception to the last brush stroke. Schindehette points out that “Sharon and I will be painting in the studio/gallery and invite people to stop by, sit a while, learn a little more about art and share our passion.”

“The gallery will showcase our own paintings, but we are also on a mission to actively support all cultural events within the community, educate the public about the arts and provide a powerful presence in the downtown art scene”, says co-owner Sharon Crute.

Crute and Schindehette have already begun to work for the arts community. The gallery will be headquarters for all painters participating in the World Wide Plein Air Event to be held September 12 in downtown Ocala from 7 AM - 5 PM. Maps of downtown charting the location of each artist will be handed out so the public can find and watch each artist working.

Original paintings by Crute and Schindehette will be available at Voilart! Art Gallery as well as giclee reproductions and gift items created from works by these two nationally recognized artists.

Crescent Beach Paintout Workshops

2009-08-23T16:42:00.006-04:00

Several workshops will be held in conjunction with the upcoming Crescent Beach Paintout. Offerings are available for all accomplishment levels. Register early to insure your spot.

October 25-27
"Painting the Figure Outdoors" with Romel de la Torre. Intermediate to advanced artists.
"Oil Pastel vs Soft Pastel" with ECPA member Christophe Cardot. All levels OK.
October 28-30
"Perfecting Your Voice" with CFPAA member Larry Moore. Intermediate to advanced artists.
"Painting Light & Color in Watercolor" with Steve Rogers. All levels OK.

For details about each workshop visit CBPO Workshops

WCPA paints at Weeki Wachi Springs

2009-08-12T13:28:00.001-04:00

For three Fridays in August, 8/14, 8/21, and 8/28, the West Coast Plein Air group will be painting at beautiful Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, located at US 19 and SR 50 in Hernando County. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=weeki+wachi+springs+state+park&sll=29.363027,-79.859619&sspn=5.666772,11.634521&ie=UTF8&ll=28.515159,-82.562084&spn=0.089296,0.181789&z=13

We have gotten permission to paint on the grounds without paying admission, but artists must arrive by 8:30 to get in and set up before the public arrives. Because of the limited number of painters allowed, you must email me (jennastarfriedman@gmail.com) in advance to reserve a spot for this paintout -- more information, such as meeting location, will then be provided. Hope to hear from you soon about this great opportunity!

Val Sandell Studio News

2009-08-11T21:12:00.001-04:00

PASC member Val Sandell's plein-air painting titled "Traveling the Edge" was juried into the 16th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit at Coos Bay Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon. The exhibition will run through September 19, 2009.
Her plein-air painting titled "Morning Shimmer" was also juried into the American Impressionist Society's 10th Annual Juried Exhibition at Saks Galleries in Denver, CO. The show runs from Oct. 23 to Dec. 1. Val is a Signature Member of AIS.

Call For Artists Plein Air in Maryland

2009-07-24T17:36:00.000-04:00

CALL FOR ARTISTS- Havre de Grace Plein Air Painting Competition 2009 page 1 of 3
The Third Annual Plein Air Painting Competition - Havre de Grace, Maryland! Sept 30- Oct 3, 2009
Sponsored by ArtUnion to benefit Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace and ArtUnion in the historic
water view city of Havre de Grace, Maryland, where the Susquehanna River meets the headwaters of the
Chesapeake Bay. Approximately $10,000 in prizes • Gala Preview Saturday eve Oct 3 • Exhibition/sale Sunday,
October 4- 31, 2009 Exhibit Location: ArtUnion, 214 N. Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2009 Application fee (non refundable): $40/3 DIGITAL IMAGES
ArtUnion retains 40% commission on works sold / 60% to artist. Payout to artist is 30 days from date of sale of
artwork. Submit application information with attached jpgs via email to:theartunion@hotmail.com or send this
application and CD to: HdG PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION, P.O. Box 653, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
For further info, contact: 410-939-9342 or email theartunion@hotmail.com
Entry Juror: Jacqueline Baldini, Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada
J.Baldini is Executive Director and Founder of International Plein Air Painters. She is a Plein Air Painter as well
as Master Photographer. She is a member of International Plein Air Painters, The Professional Photographers
of America, American Society of Photographers. Her paintings are part of private and public collections in the
US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe. She conducts Plein Air Painting Art Workshops in Niagara
Falls,Ontario , Niagara Falls, USA, St. Lucia, West Indies and Monhegan Island, Maine. The recipient of numerous
international awards, Jacqueline’s work has also appeared in many publications including The Artists
Sketchbook Magazine by The Artists Magazine,The Artists Magazine, American Artist Magazine, Plein Air
Magazine, Esquire Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Country Living Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur.
Awards Judge: TBA
About the Exhibition: This juried competition and exhibition(rain or shine) sponsored by ArtUnion.
All proceeds will benefit SI of Havre de Grace for scholarships and community service projects and ArtUnion
to support and promote the Arts. If accepted, submitted samples, images taken during the competition and
finished competition paintings may be used by ArtUnion for use in the media and for future use in Plein Air
Painting Competitions promotional materials, some of which may be sold to the public without compensation
to the artist.
The competition will run from September 30- October 3 with exhibit October 3-31. Artist registration and canvas
stamping Tuesday evening, September 29, 2009 at Tydings Memorial Park and Preview Gala evening,
October 3rd. Artists must be present for Gala Preview. Artists may paint anywhere in Havre de Grace area,
September 30- October 3, 2009. Possible scenes include tree lined streets, historic structures, quaint downtown,
Concord Point Lighthouse, Lock House, bridges, riverside promenade, Susquehanna River, headwaters of the
Chesapeake Bay and marine subjects.
Artists must turn in two completed, framed and ready to be hung artwork. Any two-dimensional medium is
acceptable, but work must be done "en plein air" without the assistance of photography.
Sale and exhibit will start with the Preview Gala and run through Saturday October 31 at 5 pm.
Artists must pick up work that is not sold at the end of the exhibition or make arrangements for shipping at cost
of the artist.
To apply to the competition artists must submit 3 digital images of their original plein air work completed in the
past two years along with a fee of $40. Checks made out to ArtUnion. Retruned check fee is $25.
Send submissions via mail to P.O. Box 653, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 or email to theartunion@hotmail.com
Awards: Cash Awards will total approx $10,000. The First Place Award will be $3,000, the Second Place
Award will be $2,000, Third Place will be $1,000 and the remainder will be distributed among Awards of Merit
and various named awards. Award amounts may be changed at the discretion of ArtUnion.
CALL FOR ARTISTS- Havre de Grace Plein Air Painting Competition 2009 page 2 of 3
Timeline
August 15- Application deadline-ALL ENTRIES MUST ARRIVE BY August 15, 2009
P.O. Box 653, Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078 c/o Cindy Height email: theartunion@hotmail.com
August 30 - notification is sent no later than to accepted or rejected artists via US mail or e-mail
September 29 - artists arrive and register at Tydings Memorial Park, if unable to arrive unitl Sept 30 other
arrangements may be made to stamp canvas.
September 30-October 3 - artists paint anywhere in Havre de Grace
October 3 - noon-2pm - Two finished & framed paintings delivered to ArtUnion, 214 North Union Avenue,
Havre de Grace, MD 21078.
Artists who have sold work are invited to replace paintings with other framed pieces.
Replacement paintings are welcome at time of deliver of work to be judged in competition
and will be held separately.
The cost of shipping and insurance of artwork return to the artist is the sole responsibility of the artist.
All reasonable precautions will be taken to ensure the safety and careful handling of the artwork.
ArtUnion, the sponsors, or representaives thereof and the City of Havre de Grace, and Harford County
are not responsible for personal injuries, loss or damage to my property.
October 3 eve - Opening Preview Gala exact time and location TBA.
Presentation of Plein Air Painting Competition Awards will take place at Gala Preview.
Competing painters must be present at Gala Preview.
October 3-31 - Plein Air Exhibit and Sale open to public
Housing available to artists by local residents, please inquire if interested after acceptance.

Congratulations to Val Sandell

2009-04-22T09:41:00.000-04:00

PASC member Val Sandell won Best of Show for her painting titled, "Low Tide" in the Museum of Florida Art and Culture's Plein Air in Florida Juried Exhibition. "Sunrise Fields" was also included in the show. The museum exhibition can be viewed until May 8 and then examples of the Plein Air Exhibit entries and winners will be archived on the MOFAC site and up for one year. www.mofac.org

Ridge Plein Air

2009-02-22T18:18:00.003-05:00

Ridge Plein Air has been inactive for years and I would like to get it going again. We have another month or two of good painting weather here in Central Florida. I'd like to schedule a paint out for March 8th at the Hollis Gardens, on Lake Mirror, in Lakeland at 8:30 am. I hope to meet many of you there and get your suggestions for future paint-out sites in your area's. Please contact me at my email: tonitreverton@hotmail.com if you can attend this event. Or call me at 863-646-1535

West Coast Plein Air Painting Days in February

2009-02-05T12:29:00.000-05:00

The West Coast Plein Air group is planning to paint in Tarpon Springs near the Yacht Club on Fridays during February. We'll meet in the parking lot of the Yacht Club at noon - although some of us will be starting there at 10:00 am if you'd like to go earlier. Click on the link below for directions. Hope to see you out there!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Tarpon+Springs+Yacht+Club&sll=28.280417,-82.724597&sspn=0.010658,0.022745&g=8500+Green+St,+Port+Richey,+FL+34668&ie=UTF8&z=15&iwloc=A
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Paint on,
Jenna
www.ArtofJenna.blogspot.com

GOLA Paint Out

2009-02-04T17:16:00.001-05:00

GOLA
PAINT OUT IN FLAGLER BEACH
Gallery of Local Art 208 S. Central Avenue Flagler Beach 386-439-6659

Calling all Plein Air Artists

The Gallery of of Local Art is calling all plein air artists for its second Flagler Paint Out/ First Juried exhibit.
Paint Out Dates: March 1, 2009- March 5, 2009
Artists’ Reception: March 4, 2009, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Public Reception: March 6, 2009, 5:00pm- 6:00pm
Show Dates: March 6, 2009 – March 31, 2009
Jurors: Thomas Anastasio, Trish Vevera, Teresa Rizzo
Awards: First (Grand) Prize: A week stay at Beach house (accommodates six) located in Beverly Beach, Second and Third Place award ribbons and five Honorable Mention award ribbons as well as other merchant awards. Awards will be announced and presented at reception on March 6, 2009.
Requirements: Work must be original and painted within the city limits of Flagler Beach between March 1, 2009 and March 5, 2009. Sign in to receive information packet and to have blank canvases and/or paper initialed by Audrey Scherr or Marge Barnhill. Sign in begins 12:00pm March 1, 2009. Work must be appropriately framed or gallery-wrapped and wired for hanging. Entries limited to three per artist.
Entry Fee: $10.00 per artist. All entry fees are nonrefundable.
How to Enter: Completed registration form and entry fee must be received by February 20, 2009. Works must be delivered to GOLA no later than 12:00pm March 5, 2009. GOLA will be closed from 12:00pm-2:00pm for judging. All works not selected must be picked up March 5, 2009 between the hours of 2:00pm and 5:00pm.
Conditions: A commission of 30% will be deducted from the stated sale price on all art sales. Sales allowed through Gallery of Local Art only.

ART REGISTRATION FORM 2009
My signature below indicates that I have read, understand and agree to the requirements and conditions as set forth in this prospectus.

Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Name: _______________________________ Address: ______________________________
City:____________________________ State: ___________________ Zip: ______________
E-mail address: ___________________________________ Phone: _____________________
_______________ Number of entries $ ____________ Total enclosed

Completed Registration and entry fee shall be mailed to:
Gallery of Local Art
Attention: Audrey Scherr
208 S. Central Avenue
Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Meet the Judges

Tom Anastasio

A Palm Coast, Florida and Huntington, Connecticut commuter, Tom maintains two studios. A prolific international workshop instructor and coordinator of most creative multimedia workshops for the past 40 years, he is listed in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,” and is a member of the prestigious Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan, Connecticut (The oldest fine arts guild in the U.S.A. begun by Solon Borglum). His awards and distinctions are numerous. He is represented in many corporate collections, museums (including the Smithsonian), and numerous private and international collections. In addition, Tom has co-exhibited with fellow artists David Hockney, Robert Kaupelis, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Nolan and Frank Stella.

Trish Vevera

Trish Vevera is a Signature Member of Plein Air Florida with a BA from Grinnell College Iowa, MA in painting from the University of IOwa, and Advanced Certificate in Secondary/Continuing Education in art education.

Teresa Rizzo, Owner
Metropolitan Gallery & Frame

Graduated from a small liberal arts college in the mountains of North Carolina called Mars Hill College. Upon graduating became at teacher at the high school level teaching dance technique. My husband and I had always enjoyed local artist and in growing a collection of art, started to investigate opening a frame shop. Stumbled across a man who was closing his shop and decided to make a career change. I have now owned Metropolitan for five years and have really embraced the local artist and their passion for art.

Workshop Review

2009-01-24T07:24:00.002-05:00

For those of you thinking about investing in a workshop to expand your knowledge and hone your skills, I have created an Art Workshop Reviews section on my website. My intention is to help you invest wisely by presenting a journalistic perspective on the workshops I have attended. The first article in this ongoing series is about my experiences in Idaho with Scott Christensen. The article appears on my site as well as on Scott Christensen's. This particular blog was not solicited by Scott or his business managers. Nor am I receiving any kind of compensation for it. I wrote it as a service to my readers. One of them sent the link to Scott who asked permission to use it.

Call to Artists

2009-01-02T09:02:00.001-05:00

ART CONTEST – CALL FOR ARTISTS
3rd ANNUAL FLORIDA WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL

Who: River of Lakes Heritage Corridor, MainStreet
DeLand, University of Florida IFAS-Volusia County Extension Service

What: 3rd annual Florida Wildflower Festival – Art
Contest

When: Saturday, March 28, 2009

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Where: West Indiana Avenue, Downtown DeLand
Free event admission and parking

Show off your best image of Florida’s colorful native blooms in the Florida
Wildflower Festival Art Contest presented by the River of Lakes Heritage
Corridor.

The art contest is held in conjunction with the third annual Florida Wildflower
Festival, which will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 on West Indiana Avenue
in Downtown DeLand. Originally having a Volusia County focus, the festival is
gradually expanding into a statewide celebration and a forum to encourage
wildflower propagation both commercially and residentially. The atmosphere is
lively with family-friendly programs, hands-on demonstrations, children's
activities, entertainment, field trips and wildflower products for sale. The
festival is free and open to the public.

The first-place contestant will receive a cash prize of $500, and will be
featured on this year’s festival poster, t-shirt and note cards. The second-
and third-place winners will also receive cash prizes and be featured on event
merchandise.

Applications with detailed artwork specifications and submission requirements
may be downloaded at our website www.FloridaWildflowerFestival.com or requested
by calling or emailing our office at 386-734-0162; jessi@river-of-lakes.com.

Submission Deadline: January 23rd

See Contest Rules for complete submission requirements

Submissions may be mailed to: River of Lakes Heritage Corridor
Attn:
Florida Wildflower Festival Art Contest
116 W.New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720

Jessi J. Smith

Program and Partnership Director

River of Lakes Heritage Corridor

116 W. New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720

P: 386-734-0162 (800) 749-4350 F: 386-734-0163

www.River-of-Lakes.com

West Coast Plein Air Exhibit

2008-12-24T10:40:00.001-05:00

Click on the picture for an announcement about upcoming plein air show at Brooker Creek Nature Preserve in Tarpon Springs, FL.

West Coast Plein Air Paintouts for December

2008-12-03T13:55:00.002-05:00

In preparation for our upcoming exhibit at Brooker Creek Preserve:

The West Coast Plein Air group will be painting at Brooker Creek Preserve off Keystone Rd. in Tarpon Springs on Fridays, for the month of December. Meet in the last parking area (near the entrance to the Education Center) at 12:00 noon on Fridays 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, and 12/26. Also we'll be there on Sundays 12/21 and 12/28 at 1:00 pm. Hope you can join us! Click on the link below for directions to Brooker Creek:http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=brooker+creek+preserve+tarpon+springs+florida&filter=0&sll=28.138635,-82.71363&sspn=0.018284,0.103216&ll=28.16373,- 82.667656&spn=0.076274,0.181274&z=13&iwloc=FPaint on,Jenna

-- Paint on,Jennahttp://www.artofjenna.blogspot.com/

Plein Air in Florida Exhibit

2008-11-15T16:59:00.003-05:00

January 6, 2009 Application DEADLINE
Museum of Florida Art & Culture
Avon Park FL

A juried exhibit to be held Apr 8-May 8, 2009. Cash awards, no entry fee, CD submissions only, 15% commission on sales. PAF member Larry Moore will be giving a workshop during this time, discounts for hotels have been arranged, and paint out locations are also encouraged. Details here

Plein Air in Tuscanny!

2008-11-13T08:06:00.002-05:00

Have you seen the movie Under the Tuscan Sun? Are you inspired by romantic thoughts of Tuscany? Can you see yourself painting the Tuscan landscape by day while sampling the local wines and cuisine by night? Now is your chance! Plein Air Florida member Robert J. Simone cordially invites you to do just that by offering a workshop entitled Plein Air in Cortona, May 30th-June 6th, 2009. Robert is knowledgeable instructor with excellent communication skills and a keen sense of humor. This fun, exciting, informative workshop in Cortona, Italy features a travel package including tuition, ground transportation, food, lodging and day trip to Florence. Discounts are available if you enroll now!

Paint the Town Call to Artists

2008-11-12T14:19:00.002-05:00

CALL TO Artist
Calling all "Plein Air" artists: 5th Annual "PAINT THE TOWN 2009" plein air painting competition in St. Petersburg, Fl. ENTRY DEADLINE
December 1, 2008. Application posted on SPRAA website (St Petersburg Representational ARtists) HERE

OFFICIAL PAINTING PERIOD March 17—21, 2009.
AWARDS JUDGING & OPENING March 21, 2009
SHOW AND SALE DATES March 21—April 19, 2009
Info regarding KENN BACKHAUS WORKSHOP March 22—26, 2009

Reminder, application deadline December 1, 2008.
Please visit the spraa website to join us.

An Invitation from Butterfield Garage Coop Gallery for Plein Air Florida Members

2008-11-04T21:22:00.002-05:00

Please email the gallery directly if you have interest.
Love,
Linda
Linda Blondheim's new email is: lindablondheim@gmail.com

From: Jan Miller
janmille@bellsouth.net

our website is: www.butterfieldgarage.com

We are a cooperative of professional artists who live and work in St. John's county. We have had a great idea that may appeal to the Plein Air Society of Artists. We would propose having a space in our gallery for about 4 of your artists to exhibit their works. It would be good publicity for Plein Air and those that exhibit may very well sell some art. We would ask for 20% of the sales and the cost per month would be $200.00. Those that show could rotate their work. They would not have to do anything else except change out the exhibit every 2 months or so. Split 4 ways that is only $50 a month per artist and the work would be highly visible. We have tremendous Art Walks on the First Friday of every month...where upwards of 300 people come through the gallery. Please give this some thought....we think it is a great idea. let me know.

Thanks,
Jan Miller

West Coast Plein Air Paintouts for November

2008-11-03T12:57:00.000-05:00

The West Coast Plein Air group will be painting at Brooker Creek Preserve off Keystone Rd. in Tarpon Springs on Fridays for the month of November. Meet in the last parking area (near the entrance to the Education Center) at 9:00 am on 11/7, 11/14, and 11/21. Click on the link below for directions to Brooker Creek:http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=brooker+creek+preserve+tarpon+springs+florida&filter=0&sll=28.138635,-82.71363&sspn=0.018284,0.103216&ll=28.16373,-Paint on,Jenna http://www.artofjenna.blogspot.com/

West Coast Plein Air Paintouts for October

2008-10-01T21:50:00.000-04:00

We'll be painting in the Port Richey area in a couple of locations for October. The first two Fridays, Oct. 3 and 10, we'll be at Brasher Park (mangroves and long gulf views). On Oct. 17, 24, and 31 we'll meet at Nick's Park (boats, docks, active waterway, Hooters). We start at 9:00 a.m. and meet in main parking areas. Click on the links below for directions to both parks. Call Jenna 727-457-6174 for more information or to find us.

Brasher Park: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Brasher+Park,+Port+Richey+FL&ie=UTF8&ll=28.280045,-82.739754&spn=0.044067,0.090637&z=14&iwloc=A

Nick's Park: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Hooters,+Port+Richey+FL&ie=UTF8&ll=28.274754,-82.726021&spn=0.022034,0.045319&z=15&iwloc=A

Paint on,Jennawww.artofjenna.blogspot.com

WCPA in the St. Pete Times

2008-10-01T21:47:00.003-04:00

The West Coast Plein Air painters made the news! While we were out painting near Pine Island last week, a reporter and photographer from the St. Petersburg Times came out and interviewed us. The next day, Saturday, Sept. 27, this article appeared in the paper. Read here.

Art Sensation 08

2008-09-22T09:40:00.001-04:00

Plein air artists!
Get ready for the upcoming ARTSENSATION'08 Plein Air competition
sponsored by the Arts & Humanities council of charlotte county.
The event is November 1st at Laishley Park, PG.
First prize is $500.00 !
For more information contact the A&H (941) 764-8100
or visit: HERE

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters Exhibit

2008-09-16T07:48:00.003-04:00

Art Camp

2008-09-05T11:45:00.004-04:00

Linda Blondheim Art Camps are back in 2009!!!!

Color Mixing for the Southern Landcape

Join me in my cozy studio 13 miles form Gainesville, Florida. Come January10th, 2009 for my art camp on the color palette of landscape painting with acrylics or oils. We will explore the world of landscape painting with color. The camp will focus on color mixing the Florida and Southern landscape palette.

9 AM- 5PM

This camp is one stop shopping!! No need for breakfast, lunch, snack or drinks. I will provide all!!

Just bring your paints, 50 sheets of index paper (card stock), one canvas for a final painting after lunch, your brushes, one bottle of acrylic glazing medium, one small jar of gel medium for acrylic painters, Your turps and paints for oil painters, a sketch book and pencil.

The Date: Saturday January 10, 2009

The Fee: 100.00

which includes 2 meals, snacks, beverages, instruction and workbook.

Deadline for payment January 1, 2008

Limited to 12 painters. I Have 9 spaces left as of 9/8/08

Email: lindablondheim12@hotmail.com

Studio: 386.462.5726

If you want to use paypal.com I have a button on the web site on the artist resources page HERE If you'd rather pay by check, send to:

Linda Blondheim
3032 NW 161 Court
Gainesville, Florida 32609

Deadline: January 1, 2009 Limited to 12 painters.

Watch for more art camps in 2009

West Coast Plein Air - September paintouts

2008-08-28T14:32:00.000-04:00

We'll be painting along Bayou Drive in Hernando County on Friday mornings starting at 9:00 throughout September. Bayou Drive is located between Pine Island Beach and Bayport. Click on the link below for a map. There are many beautiful vistas on this drive, so look for us as you drive along it. For more info, or to find us, call Jenna at 727-457-6174.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bayou+Drive+Hernando+County+FL&sll=28.280939,-82.724819&sspn=0.008447,0.019312&ie=UTF8&ll=28.570351,-82.64225&spn=0.134778,0.30899&z=12&iwloc=addr

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters

2008-08-22T11:46:00.000-04:00

The Tampa Bay Plein air painters will meet Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. at Ft.
DeSoto. At North Beach go to the northwest corner of the northern most parking
lot and meet at the foot bridge. More info call don eaton at 727-347-3061 or
dorothy gardiner 727-244-7856.

Painting in the Tampa Area

2008-08-02T22:11:00.002-04:00

August 2,16,23,30
Saturdays at 8:00am
Edward Medard Park
5737 Turkey Creek Road, Plant City, FL
This is a nice place to paint with water, fields and an observation tower. Feel free to e-mail Christine at ceckerfield@hotmail.com or call me at 813.464.9498 if you are interested in painting on any of these dates.

News From Val Sandell

2008-07-29T08:45:00.000-04:00

I've been selected as a participant in the 2008 San Luis Obispo Plein Air Painting Festival, to begin Sept. 29 through Oct. 5 in California's Central Coast. As the only artist from Florida, I'm pleased to be included among such fine painters. For more information: http://www.sloartcenter.org/events.htm
My paintings "Day's End" and "Restoring Uncle Gabe" are currently part of the 15th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit at Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon. The exhibition runs through Sept. 20, '08.

"Mary's Chapel" won an Honorable Mention at the Museum of Florida Art in Deland, FL. The show runs through Aug. 24 and includes several PAF members.
I've recently updated my web site. Please visit http://www.valartist.com/ to view the paintings mentioned above and new artwork.

August painting site WCPA

2008-07-24T17:48:00.000-04:00

The West Coast Plein Air painters will be painting at Fred Howard Beach in Tarpon Springs on Friday mornings throughout August - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, and 8/29. This is the last month the beach will be open until fall of 2009 because they are planning to repair the bridges on the causeway. We'll meet at 8:30 am in the beach parking area farthest to the left after going over the causeway. We cancel until the following week in the event of rain. Call Jenna at 727-457-6174 for more information. Hope to see you there!
Paint on,
Jenna

www.artofjenna.blogspot.com

Picturing Florida Article

2008-07-13T19:38:00.001-04:00

Picturing Florida

Sarasota Workshop

2008-07-05T20:07:00.005-04:00

December 8-12, 2008 - Plein Air Workshop at Myakka River State Park and other Sarasota locations with PAFI member Michael Chesley Johnson, PSA MPAC PSNM. It will be based at the Sun-n-Fun resort HERE. 5 full days, oil and pastel, all levels of painters welcome. $350 with $100 deposit to hold your space. To register, contact Michael at 506-752-2482 or Email to mcj@sff.net. Visit Michael's website for more information.

West Coast Plein Air - July paintouts

2008-06-29T23:35:00.000-04:00

We'll be painting at Green Key Beach (Robert K. Rees Memorial Park) on Fridays in July. We will NOT meet the first Friday, (July 4). All other Fridays, we'll meet in the main parking area at 8:30 a.m. Directions: To get to Green Key from U.S. 19 and Main St. in New Port Richey, go north on 19 to Green Key Rd.(about 1/4 mile) and turn left (west). Go all the way to the end and you will be in the parking area. Or click on this link for directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=green+key+park,+new+port+richey,+fl&ie=UTF8&ll=28.273393,-82.753658&spn=0.061682,0.150375&z=13
Any questions, feel free to call Jenna at 727-457-6174. Hope to see you there!

Paint on,
Jenna

www.artofjenna.blogspot.com

Full Immersion Workshop

2008-06-11T07:05:00.002-04:00

If you're looking for a way to beat the summer heat why not immerse yourself in a refreshing Two-Day Mini Intensive Oil Painting Workshop taught by Plein Air Florida Member Robert J. Simone and offered by the Indian Rocks Beach Art Center.

Using still life setups, made from objects brought in by students, the workshop will focus on painting's basic elements: Drawing, Values, Colors and Edges. Special emphasis will be placed on Brush Handling, Understanding What You See and the Five Types of Light as defined by John Singer Sergeant.

Dates & Times are June 18th-19th, 9am-4pm. Fees are $60 for members, $80 for non-members. To register please contact the Beach Art Center by email or phone.

arts1515@aol.com, 727-596-4331

Two Plein Air Florida Artists Share Exhibit

2008-06-09T08:27:00.005-04:00

Plein Air Florida members Donald Eaton and Robert J. Simone were recently invited to share a special exhibit of plein air paintings in the offices of St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker. The three man show consists of paintings depicting downtown St. Pete, it's surrounding parks and beaches. Don and Robert share the exhibit with local artist Ron Marvin. The length of the show is open ended and is available to those who have official business with the mayor. It's great that the powers that be are taking notice of plein air artists.

Brenda Hofreiter Interview

2008-06-04T11:20:00.003-04:00

Brenda's Interview Here

Forgotten Coast and the Healing Power of Art

2008-05-21T07:36:00.002-04:00

Recently I was privileged to participate in Florida's Forgotten Coast Plein Air
Invitational which took place in the Apalachicola Bay area May 8-18, 2008.
Presented by the Gulf Alliance for Local Arts, this is one of the Sunshine
State's premier art events. Twenty professional artists from Florida and
beyond painted on location in such places as Eastpoint, Apalachicola,
St. George Island, Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach. There were
daily artist demonstrations, a student art day and numerous social
events. I never ate so many juicy oysters. The 10-day plein air
celebration of Franklin, Gulf and East Bay Counties culminated with
The Grand Patron's Party at the Historic Cotton Exchange in Apalachicola. This
debut of the artist's choice paintings was well attended.
The food, the wine, the music, the people and the
paintings were fantastic. I doubt I'll ever more fun at an art
opening. Everyone,including the promoters,
patrons,hosts and artists were extremely warm and generous.

One subplot that made the event most gratifying occurred when I became part and parcel to the Healing Power of Art. Click here for the rest of the story...

PAF Member Nancy Moskovitz Exhibit

2008-05-17T21:07:00.001-04:00

Juror's Choice: 2007 Regional Award Winners
Thomas Center Main Gallery May 17 - July 6, 2008

Featuring work by:
Angela Hoppe, painting
Tom Hundersmarck, painting
Nancy Moskovitz, painting
Kimberly Willcox, sculpture

Reception:
Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 5 - 7pm

Thomas Center for the Arts
302 NE 6th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM, Saturday - Sunday 1 - 4PM
Galleries are closed between exhibitions and during observed holidays.
For additional information please call 352-393-8532

Funded in part by the Florida Department of State,
Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.

From PAF Member Charles Schaefer-Jax Plein Air Event

2008-05-16T11:30:00.000-04:00

First Annual Plein Air UU Art Competition & Exhibition

Sunday, July 13th

8:00-10:30

Come join your fellow artists in the First Annual Plein Air Art Competition and Exhibition on the grounds of the Unitarian Universalist Church for the pleasure of painting in Plein Air and the opportunity to show and sell your art.

Awards

Adult

Best of Show Award $101 cash +

1st Place $100

2nd Place $50

3rd Place $25

3 Honorable Mentions

The competition is open to all, not just UU members. And not just to adults.

Child Artists:

Ages 12-17: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Prizes will be awarded

Ages 5-11: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place will be awarded

The Universalist Unitarian Church is located in a quiet idyll off the Arlington Expressway. The building was designed by Bob Broward, a local architect, and built in 1966. Inside the Church is a wonderful tapestry created by Memphis Wood. The grounds include a small pond and a beautiful nature walk and are adjacent to Tree Hill Park.

Registration begins at 7:00 AM. Painting officially begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 10:30. This year local artist Allison Watson will be the judge. Awards will be presented at 10:45, before the 11:00 service.

Artists may leave their works at the church to be hung in the Social Room to remain for viewing through August 30th. Artists may sell their works through the church (for a 20% commission) or just NFS them for viewing.

Entrance Fees: Adults: $10 Children: Free

Any questions concerning the event may be addressed via email to wndevro@comcast.net. Please leave a phone number as well.

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters

2008-05-14T09:20:00.002-04:00

Dorothy Gardiner be singing with her group "The Roadrunners" at an opening this Friday the 16th of a group show she is in at- The Octagon, 2470 Nursery Rd. Clearwater from 7-9. The show is up until Aug. 30th.

The Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters will meet at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor at the Indian Mound-waterside on Sundays at 9 until further notice. need more info contact Dorothy 727-244-7856

WCPA - Change in Painting Location for May

2008-05-06T15:30:00.001-04:00

Hello painters,
We've decided to change our painting location slightly for the rest of May. Rather than meeting at Pine Island Beach, we'll be meeting at Bayport Park at 9:00 on Fridays. Bayport has more shade and shelter from the wind and is only a few miles south of where we met at Pine Island. Click on this link for a map. See you there! http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bayport+Park,+Hernando+County+FL&ie=UTF8&ll=28.53559,-82.65015&spn=0.123059,0.32135&z=12

Paint on,
Jenna

2008-05-05T07:49:00.002-04:00

I recently attended a workshop on "Promoting Your Work" at the LighthouseCenter for the Arts
in Jupiter, Florida. The one day event , sponsored by the Florida State Division of Cultural Affairs, was part of the Creative Capital Professional Development Program. Creative Capital is a national grant-making, not for profit, organization that gives project-based funding directly to artists.

The workshop was informative and inspiring. Visual and performing artists from various disciplines attended. The focus of the day was "how to develop an artist's promotional package". Emphasis was placed on goal setting, strategic planning, artist statements and speaking to others about your art. There was plenty of opportunity to network with other artists. It would have been hard not to gain insight into both the creative and business sides of art.

Perhaps the most memorable part of the day was the passion of Creative Capital Team Leader
Jackie Battenfield. Jackie spoke from a place of integrity about her career and her struggles. She instilled hope by reminding us to stay focused on our goals. When Jackie closed the workshop by telling us that she loved us, I knew she was sincere. Do yourself a favor and attend a Creative Capital Workshop. It was free!

Here is an artist statement that was described as excellent by presenter Morgan Lewis of the Florida State Division of Cultural Affairs.

Linda Blondheim Workshop at Historic North Florida Farm Fall 2008

2008-04-30T15:17:00.003-04:00

Save the Date:

Tree Painting Workshop

Freddy Wood's Farm

Historic

Evinston Florida

November 8-9, 2008

9 AM- 4 PM

Make Up Rain Dates: November 15-16, 2008

150.00 includes the class notebook and instruction. Register at: lindablondheim12@hotmail.comThis is your opportunity to paint on a Florida Heritage Farm in North Central Florida in Historical Evinston Florida.

We will meet at the Wood Swink Post Office , the oldest post office and country store in Florida. Take a step back in time and enjoy painting the huge Live Oaks and tall graceful Sabal palms with lovely views of Orange Lake.

There are beautiful cattle on the land as well and it is completely private so there will be no distractions.

We will focus our study on trees for this workshop, including trunks, limbs, texture, lighting, values, moss, vines color mixing and composition.

The closest restaurant is in Micanopy at Pearl Country Store. It is just about 5 miles away and that is where the closest available bathroom facility is located. We will take a break for lunch and bathroom breaks as needed. Believe me, these minor inconveniences are nothing compared to the beauty and opportunity of painting this landscape. It is my personal favorite location to paint in North Florida.

Camping is available at nearby Paynes Prairie State Park and there are several fish camps in the McIntosh- Orange Lake area which offer clean 2 bedroom trailers for 55.00 per night. US 441 in South Gainesville has many motels available as well ranging from 50.00-125.00 per night.

Come join me to paint this beautiful private farm in North Central Florida.

All painting mediums are welcome, including gouache, acrylic, oils, watercolor, casein and pastels Email me at: lindablondheim12@hotmail.com to register, or send check to:
Linda Blondheim
3032 NW 161 Court
Gainesville, Florida 32609

Paypal is available on my web site HERE.

A non-refundable deposit of 37.50 is required to secure your space. The balance of 112.50 is due on the first day of the workshop.

Westpark Village Paint Out-Tampa Florida

2008-04-29T14:20:00.005-04:00

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008

Westpark Village

Time: 10:00-5:00
During the day artists will be painting in the plein air tradition (work done in the fresh air as opposed to painting in a studio) in Westpark Village. That evening they will be exhibiting their work at Great Art & Frame.

Show Opening: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Free Admission – Come meet the artists and enjoy their paintings.
Location: Great Art & Frame
9906 W. Linebaugh Ave.
Tampa, Florida
(813) 792-8960

Tampa Bay Plein Air members in the opening include Joan Marsh, Dorothy Gardiner Donald Eaton and Virginia Larrea LaTourette.

Pass it Along! Tell Your Friends and Neighbors! The More the Merrier!! Bring a Buddy!

Plein Air Painting Spring 2008 by the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay

2008-04-21T13:57:00.003-04:00

If you are a plein air painter in the Tampa Bay area that works in pastel do not miss the opportunity to meet other plein air pastelist painters . If you only have worked in oils maybe this is the time to give pastels a try. Everybody is invited!!!

Come and join us and have a day full of pastel painting and camaraderie

Plein Air Painting Day at John Chesnut Sr. Park (formerly Brooker Creek Park)
May 17th, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm
Bring your own bag lunch

Directions
This 255-acre Pinellas County park is located on the Eastern Shore of Lake Tarpon on East Lake Road, 2 miles north of Tampa Road or 5 miles south of Keystone Road.

Honors for Val Sandell

2008-04-21T11:22:00.001-04:00

Val Sandell's painting titled "Rocky Shoal" has been juried into the American Society of Marine Artist's (ASMA) New England Regional Exhibition.

The show will take place in three exciting venues: the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America's Cup Hall of Fame in Rhode Island and the Maine Maritime Museum.

The shows will run from May 7th to June 15, June 28th to September 1st and October 24 to January 4, 2009, respectively. ASMA has planned several excellent events surrounding the opening receptions, which include workshops and plein-air painting.

Paint The Town 2008 Exhibit is Online

2008-04-21T06:40:00.004-04:00

The plein air paintings produced during the Paint the Town 2008 Plein Air Painting Competition in St. Petersburg, Florida are now online. View the entire show at Paint the Town 2008

Photography of the paintings was provided by Caleb Fiske.

For those of you who would like to see the show in person the exhibit has been extended thru May 10th and may be seen at Interior Motives, 1110 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, Fl.

Thanks to Florida's Eden for a Great Paint Out

2008-04-20T13:50:00.003-04:00

The Heart of Florida Paint Out was great fun for all of the artists and patrons who came out to support arts in North Central Florida.

Thanks to Annie Pais, Stewart Thomas and their wonderful staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly for all of the artists involved.

Congratulations to Annie and Stewart on producing the fine book called The Heart of Florida Scenic Guide. It is an outstanding book about North Central Florida's beauty. I was proud to be a part of this adventure this year.

Love,
Linda Blondheim

Paint the Town 2008

2008-04-14T21:40:00.001-04:00

The 2008 edition of "Paint the Town" is, as they say in the books. Or, maybe more accurately put, "On the walls". I want to thank all of the artists who participated. As a veteran of paintouts I know you worked hard. Every time I participate in a paintout, win, lose or draw (no pun intended), I come away determined to grow. I hope you all were inspired and motivated.
Here is a brief litany of by-lines to this year's story:
"Paint the Town 2008" received a lot of attention this year. There were a lot of firsts. We gave a presentation to City Council, we were on the front page of the City's webpage and on St. Pete's official events calendar: http://cms.stpete.org/default.asp?page=1420
We were covered by the St. Pete Times, put on the front page in the Times northern distribution area and were prominent on their webpage: http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/2008/04/artist-cindy-st.html
We were also covered by the Gulfport Gabber: http://www.thegabber.com/1-10.pdf.
This is awesome publicity. The future looks promising.
The $1,000 first prize went to Ron Marvin for his painting "Yellow Apartment". At Paint the Town 2007 Ron was in the wheelchair he used for 10 years. Due to a new surgical procedure, Ron has regained his ability to walk. I'm thrilled for Ron both because he got an award and because he is ambulatory again. I think I saw a little giddy-up in his step as he left the gallery Saturday evening.
The $500 Second Prize went to Don Eaton for "Dawn Light at the Unitarian Church". His story really warms the heart. Several years ago Don left his nine-to-fiver, so he could pursue his passion for oil painting. Don lives on tight budget and works hard teaching himself to paint. He has been plugging away, painting daily, for several years. His work shows us that hard work does pay off. Good job, Don.
The story line of Opening Night didn't involve an artist. That night I observed how Interior Motives' owner Leslie Curran interacted with the diversely eclectic group of people who came in and out of the gallery on this artwalk night. The extreme ends of the human spectrum included Jerry the homeless guy and noted author Jeff Klinkenburg. Leslie was the same person with all. She gave Jerry the same amount of time and respect as she did Jeff. A wonderful example of how we should treat people. Through Leslie's influence the past few months Jerry has gained the confidence and poise needed to function in a social setting. I have no doubt that he will continue to grow and gain acceptance in society.
As president of SPRAA, Inc., I am feel proud and fortunate that Interior Motives donated the exhibit space for "Paint the Town 2008". I hope this will be home for the show for many years to come.
For more about Representational Art in St. Pete go to: http://robertjsimone.com/spraa-inc
To see the work of Florida Gulf Coast Artist Robert J. Simone go to: http://robertjsimone.com

Tampa Bay Plein Air News

2008-04-13T20:36:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to Tampa Bay Member Donald Eaton won 2nd place at the Paint the Town Event opening last night in St. Petersburg.

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters meet on April 19th at 1:30 at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center's Palm Cafe for an update on shows and activities, then a paint out after.

Tampa Bay Plein air Painters will meet in Tampa at 9:00 on April 20th for a paint out in Tampa.

email dorothy@gardinerartstudio.com for directions.

WCPA Paintouts for May

2008-04-13T12:27:00.001-04:00

The West Coast Plein Air group will be painting at Pine Island in Hernando County on Fridays in May. Meet in the main parking area at 9:00 a.m. Directions: To get to Pine Island, take US 19 N to Left at Cortez Blvd., then Right at Pine Island Dr., and Left to stay on Pine Island Drive. Or just click on this link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=pine+island+hernando+county+florida&ie=UTF8&ll=28.550299,-82.610664&spn=0.065894,0.160675&z=13

Any questions, feel free to call Jenna at 727-457-6174. Hope to see you there!

Paint on,
Jenna

www.artofjenna.blogspot.com

Mary Jane Volkmann Show

2008-04-07T10:04:00.000-04:00

Hello to each of you!

I would like to invite you to see my new show “Namibia ~ The Smile of Africa” which is hanging in the Galeria at the Florida Museum of Natural History until August 3. Namibia and its peoples are very dear to my heart (I lived and worked there for 23 years) so I am particularly happy to have this opportunity to share with you and others some of the scenes of daily life in this unique and beautiful land.

To read more about the show, the museum has an introductory page at http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/galleria/ .

With kind regards,

Mary Jane Volkmann

Mary Jane Volkmann

www.maryjanevolkmann.com

Tel: 352-332-3477

West Coast Plein Air Paintouts for April

2008-03-31T16:22:00.001-04:00

We'll be painting at the James Grey Preserve in New Port Richey on Fridays in April. Meet in the main parking area at 9:00 a.m. To get to the Preserve, take Main St. in New Port Richey to Rowan Rd. and turn right (south). At Plathe Rd., turn right (west) to park entrance which will be on the left. Any questions, feel free to call Jenna at 727-457-6174 or Rose at 727-455-9022. Hope to see you there!

Open Invitation from Plein Air Georgia

2008-03-26T08:41:00.001-04:00

Fourth Annual Plein Air Paint Out in Athens, Georgia on May 10th from ‘early’ until as long as you wish....In connection 5th Annual Wildflower Celebration and Annual Vintage Pottery Sale at 4900 Barnett Shoals Road....On 5.25 acres of beautiful landscape in historic section of Clarke County....Meadow with native grasses and some wildflowers ...Woodlands with hickory, red cedars, dogwood, et al......Fine 19th Century structures close by and more beautiful landscape .....For more information and directions contact bill paul: bpaul@uga.edu

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters

2008-03-16T09:42:00.001-04:00

Tampa Bay Plein air painters will meet in Largo at 3:00 on the following Wednesday's: March 19 and 26, and April 9.
The group will also meet on Friday's in Tampa at 10:30. March 21st and 28th, and April 18th and 25th. contact dorothy@gardinerartstudio.com for directions and details.

Linda Blondheim Workshop at Honeymoon Island

2008-03-11T15:53:00.002-04:00

For those who want directions to the March 28th Workshop:

To get to Honeymoon Island: Take U.S. 19 to S.R. 586 (Curlew Road) and continue west for five miles. S.R.586 ends at Honeymoon Island State Park. There is an entry fee of $3 for one person or $5 for more than one person per car.
Once on the island, follow the main road along until you see on the right a small brown sign for "Picnic Area and Nature Trail." Turn right, then left into the parking area. We'll meet in the far end of that parking area near the Nature Trail. There are picnic shelters here (in case of rain) and restrooms.

WCPA Paintouts for March

2008-02-25T19:46:00.004-05:00

March 7, 14, 21:
We'll be painting at beautiful Jenkins Creek/Linda Pedersen Park in Hernando County for the first 3 Fridays in March. Meet at 9:30 am in the first parking area of Linda Pedersen Park, (6400 Shoal Line Blvd.) To get there, take U.S. 19 to CR 595, turn west (left if traveling north); then go left on CR597--Shoal Line Blvd. to the park which will be on the right side. There are restrooms in Pedersen Park. Jenkins Creek is across the street from Pedersen Park; there is no real shade there so you might want to bring an umbrella.

March 28: Composition and Values Workshop with Linda Blondheim at Honeymoon Island from 9:00 to 5:00. Sign up and reserve a place in advance to attend this workshop.

Call Jenna at 727-457-6174 for more info, or email at: jennalovesparrots@yahoo.com.

Tampa Bay PleinAir Painters

2008-02-22T13:10:00.001-05:00

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters- Come join us Sunday mornings starting
March 2nd, 10 am in St Pete to
paint. Meet at the Marketplace Cafe, 284 Beach Dr NE, St Pete, Fl. It
is across from The St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. Contact Don
Eaton (dreaton@ij.net or
727-347-3061) if you plan to meet us so that we can keep a look out for
you.

West Coast Plein Air Sponsored Workshop

2008-02-20T17:06:00.002-05:00

Linda Blondheim Art Studio Workshops

Honeymoon Island
Friday, March 28, 2008
9 AM-5 PM

Values and Composition in Landscape Painting

65.00

Includes Workshop Notebook
Supply List Available Upon Registration

Sponsored by
West Coast Plein Air

Please register immediately if you intend to come.
Contact:
Jenna Friedman
jennalovesparrots@yahoo.com

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters

2008-02-12T15:52:00.000-05:00

Tampa Bay Plein Air Painters will meet at Lake Seminole at 2:00 each Friday for the rest of the month of February. meet at the parking lot for shelters 4& 5, just past the creek.
directions: take Starkey Rd South from Largo, then West on Park Blvd. to the entrance to Lake Seminole-on the North side of the road.
contact dreaton@ij.net

Invitation

2008-02-12T15:43:00.000-05:00

Plein air painters are invited to paint at the Stephen Foster Park in White Springs On March 15, 2008.
They'd like painters there from 9 AM-4PM.
There will be 5 of the Florida Highwaymen Artists there.

Contact: Debbie Rice
janddrice@windstream.net

Val Sandell: Paintings of Historic Spanish Point

2008-02-05T08:24:00.000-05:00

Val Sandell: Paintings of Historic Spanish Point
Visitors Center Museum Exhibit Gallery
February 13 ~ April 30, 2008

Historic Spanish Point is a beautiful 30 acre historic museum site in Osprey, FL, which is essentially south Sarasota. The history spans from 5000 years ago, which includes an archaeological site, through pioneer era to the winter estate of a wealthy Chicagoan, before it was donated as a museum site. I've done many plein-air paintings there, so was invited to exhibit those, as well as large format studio pieces. Boasting the highest spot on the southwest coast, it has some unique views.
If painters would like to make a field trip, it has a wealth of subject matter. I also have an excellent restaurant recommendation for lunch or dinner after viewing the exhibit. It's five minutes from the Museum Exhibit Gallery.

Val Sandell
www.valartist.com
email: valartist@aol.com

Feb. Paintouts - WCPA

2008-01-30T10:05:00.001-05:00

We'll be painting at the James Grey Preserve in New Port Richey for the last four Fridays in February. We won't meet this Friday on Feb. 1, but will be there for the following dates: Feb. 8, 15,22, and 29. To get to the Preserve, take Main St. in New Port Richey to Rowan Rd. Turn right (south) to Plathe. Turn right (east) to park entrance which will be on the left. Meet in the circular parking area on the left after you enter at 9:30. Any questions, feel free to call Jenna at 727-457-6174. Hope to see you there!

Paint on,
Jenna

www.artofjenna.blogspot.com

New Plein Air Exhibit in Sarasota coming February!

2008-01-16T10:09:00.000-05:00

New Plein Air Exhibit in Sarasota coming February!

There will be an exciting new plein air art exhibit at the Women’s Resource Center in Sarasota from February 7th to March 27th, 2008, which will feature recent works by thirteen well-known local plein air artists including talented artist and teacher Julie Hanson, a graduate of the Ringling College of Art, whose award-winning works have been featured at Art Uptown, Art Center Sarasota, the Venice Art Center, and Art Center Manatee, among others.

The exhibit titled, “The Colors of Florida and Beyond” will feature an eclectic mix of vibrantly colored and wonderfully textured plein air landscapes that have been sensitively rendered by Julie Hanson and her circle of plein air painters, that include Betsy Bisson, John Blue, Shirley Carron, Chris Torgerson Dibble, Heidi Gaudry, Penny Hendry, Maryanne Jacobsen, Sally Birnkrandt Myers, Dorothy Nichols, Ingrid Seals, Karen Williams, and Anita Zimmerman. These thirteen plein air painters represent a wonderfully diverse national and international mix of backgrounds and artistic accomplishments, and their works portray a refreshing and jewel-like array of paintings after the tradition of the French Impressionists. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, February 7th from 5 to 7PM, which will feature music, refreshments and door prizes that include an opportunity to win an original piece of artwork. For additional information regarding exhibit times, please contact the Women’s Resource Center directly at (941)366-1700, or artist Julie Hanson for more info at (941) 923-1293.

More info on Paint The Town in St Pete

2008-01-04T12:55:00.000-05:00

Paint The Town Annual "PAINT THE TOWN" plein air painting competition- April 10-12, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fl. Deadline for juried entry is extended until Feb. 15, 2008. Refer to Call to Artist previously posted http://www.pleinairflorida.blogspot.com/ on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Please note corrected SASE address is: SPRAA, Inc., PO Box 76543, St.Petersburg, Fl 33734-6543. Or contact: http://www.spraa.com/

If you applied but have not heard from the Paint The Town event committee, please re-send your application. There were some problems with the Post Office regarding this event.

January Paintouts sponsored by WCPA

2007-12-22T00:17:00.000-05:00

From West Coast Plein Air: Painting locations for January. We meet at 9:30 on Friday mornings.

Jan. 4 and 11: We'll paint along Grand Blvd. on the Cotee (short for Pithlaschacotee) River in New Port Richey. Meet in the parking area of the old Hacienda Hotel and we'll go from there. To get there: from U.S. 19 in New Port Richey, go east on Main St to Bank St., the Hacienda is on the northwest side of Main and Bank.

Jan. 18 and 25: we'll paint in Anderson Park, Tarpon Springs. Meet in the first parking area on the left when you enter the park. Directions to Anderson Pk: The park entrance is on the East side of U.S. 19, between Tarpon Ave. and Klosterman Ave.
Any questions call Jenna at 727-457-6174. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday paintouts from the PAPTC

2007-12-20T21:12:00.000-05:00

January 8th we will paint here at McKee's Botanical Garden. Its located at 350 US Highway 1 at the southern gateway of Vero Beach. It opens at 10 am and admission is $6.00.

Linda Blondheim Art Studio

2007-12-20T12:49:00.000-05:00

NEW Plein Air Monthly

A once a month plein air class in the North Central Florida area. We will meet at various locations around North Central Florida for painting and instruction.

9 AM- 1:00 PM beginning Saturday, January 5th

As the weather gets hotter in the spring and summer, we will meet at 8 AM in the spring and 7 AM in the summer..

Anyone can come, no matter the experience level. We will study alla prima painting, color mixing, values, composition, brushwork and other components of plein air and landscape painting. This will be a relaxed casual class with lots of painting time and cameraderie. I'll be happy to give advice on equipment, supplies,travel, and marketing. This class is the outdoor version of my monthly open studio class.

Locations to include:

Kanapaha Gardens

Rum Island

Paynes Prairie State Park

Farms and Ranches

The Thomas Center

Lake Alice

Any place we all want to go!!

Fee: 30.00 Payable at each class.

Beverages and snacks provided

Supply list provided

Register: lindablondheim12@hotmail.com

Paint Out in Gainesville, December 8-9

2007-12-06T20:12:00.000-05:00

The Grove Street Neighborhood, in honor of the 15th OPEN HOUSE OF JIM WILSON'S WILDLIFE DRAWINGS ART STUDIO located in the Grove Street Neighborhood is inviting area artists of all ages to come paint at Dreamers Garden in the Grove Street Neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday, December 8th and 9th, 2007.

Dreamers Garden is located at the corner of NW 10th Avenue and NW 4th Street. It will be open from 10 AM- 4PM on Saturday, December 8, and from 1 PM - 4 PM on Sunday, December 9, for all artists. This is an opportunity to celebrate the creative spirit in all of us. We look forward to seeing you there.
Jim Wilson has been a professional wildlife artist for over thirty years, creating detailed pen & ink and Prismacolor pencil drawings. Appreciative private and corporate collectors throughout the world continually enjoy the dynamic realism of Jim's art. His workshop/gallery is located at 1014 NW 4th Street in Gainesville.
This plein air paint out at Dreamers Garden is free and open to all. Come join us celebrate Jim Wilson’s Wildlife Drawings and Dreamers Garden, the Grove Street Neighborhood Community Garden.

For further information, please call,
Maria H. Edwards, Tel. No. 352-258-1238
e-Mail: maria0407@bellsouth.net

Tuesday paintouts from the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast

2007-12-02T21:10:00.001-05:00

Hi Everybody,

This tuesday December 4 we will paint at Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce. Heathcote Botanical Gardens consists of an assortment of specialty gardens including a Japanese Garden, Reflection Garden, Herb Garden, Rainforest Display, Native Plants Garden and a Palm & Cycad Walk. Its a lovely and fun place to paint. They are open 9 to 5 and admission at this time is $6.00.

From downtown Fort Pierce you can go one of two ways: The more scenic route is to go south approximately 3 miles on Indian River Drive. Turn right (west) on Savannah Road. Go approximately .2 miles. The Garden parking lot is on the right. OR, go south on US 1 from downtown/Orange Avenue area approximately 2.5 miles through the Virginia Avenue intersection. Pass Gardenia Avenue, which is the next stoplight. Proceed one more block to Savannah Road (no stoplight). Look for a Super Video Store on SE corner at Savannah Road and Heathcote signs. Turn left (east) onto Savannah Road; go two blocks. The Garden is on the left.

Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce offers a variety of Florida plant collections including native plants and flowers,..

Paint The Town

2007-12-02T17:44:00.000-05:00

Calling all "Plein Air" artists: Annual "PAINT THETOWN" plein air painting competition- April 10-12,2008 in St. Petersburg, Fl. Exhibit upto three 2-dworks created on location during 3-day event. Best ofShow "Purchase Award" at least $1000 and othermonetary prizes. Works will be judged Satuday April12th. Awards ceremony and "opening extravaganza"Saturday evening, 6pm @ Interior Motives Gallery. Allworks must be for sale. Artists to receive 55% shareon sale of their work. Deadline for juried entry isJanuary 15, 2008. Jury fee is $20 for SPRAA members(with annual membership fee of $25.) or $35.00 fornon-members. Send 3 sample images of plein air work(digital only) with check payable to SPRAA, Inc. SASEto SPRAA, Inc., PO Box 76543, St.Petersburg, Fl 33709. HERE

Painting Dates for December -WCPA

2007-11-20T10:43:00.000-05:00

The West Coast Plein Air group will be painting on Friday mornings at Brooker Creek Preserve for the month of December. We invite all interested artists to join us! Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot near the education center. To get to Brooker Creek, take East Lake Rd. (also known as McMullen-Booth Rd.) to Keystone Rd. in Tarpon Springs. Go East on Keystone Rd. to entrance to the preserve--it will be on the right (South). Follow into the park to the last parking area. Address: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. For further info, call Jenna at 727-457-6174 (cell) or Rose at 727-455-9022(cell).

Member News

2007-10-28T13:11:00.000-04:00

Member News

Deborah Paris

Deborah Paris will teach a five day workshop for oil and/or pastel at the Fredericksburg Artist School January 14-18, 2008. Deborah's work has been featured in Southwest Art, The Pastel Journal, and American Artist. For more info about Deborah and this class, go to her blog,

www.deborahparis-apaintinglife.blogspot.com

New PAF Member- Welcome

2007-10-27T21:58:00.000-04:00

Please welcome Regina Briskey from Alachua FL as a new PAF member. They are assigned to Hogtown Plein Air Painters. Here is their info:

I have been a professional painter and sculptor most of my life, and painting outdoors is something I did of necessity when doing commissions of livestock. I use oils, mostly. My studio work can be viewed at dabbertgallery.com; and my website is under construction. I participated in the AAONF Paintout Reunion last Feb, and enjoyed it SO MUCH. The weather was invigorating. I enjoyed meeting so many great people and am looking forward to becomming part of a group here.

eMail: briskeyr@windstream.net

Tuesday paintouts from the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast

2007-10-21T21:16:00.001-04:00

This tuesday October 23 and next Oct. 30 we will be painting at the Village Shops, 6270 Highway A1A, Vero Beach. This is a ways north of Vero, near Indian River Shores. I may be a bit later than usual, around 10 am. I usually paint near the florist shop.

Hope you all can make it,

Lori McNamara

Tuesday paintouts from the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast

2007-10-07T12:29:00.001-04:00

Hi Everybody,

Tuesday, October 9th and October 16 we will paint at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. It opens at 8 am. I usually am there around 9:30 till noon or a little later. For critiques, find me at 11:30 and we can discuss the paintings if you desire.

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is located four miles east of Fort Pierce, via North Causeway.
Google Local - 905 Shorewinds Drive 34949

Its an interesting park with views of the inlet to the ocean, the ocean, and it has a nice nature trail with an oak hammock. There are pavilions and restrooms. View of inlet:

There is a fee of $3.00 for one person in a car, $5.00 for two. I am not sure where I will paint, look out for my red jeep cherokee.

Looking forward to painting with you all!

For the Love of Art Demos

2007-10-06T22:55:00.000-04:00

Jan 25-27, 2008

Tuscaloosa, AL

3 Days of Demonstrations with Four Fine Artists

Kevin Macpherson: Painting a Landscape

Scott Burdick: Painting a Portrait

Quang Ho: Painting a Still Life

C.W. Mundy: painting a Figure

Includes a casual supper, four lunches in the Crystal Room, dinner in the Grand Salon at North River Yacht Club, live entertainment, tours of the Warner Home and the Westervelt-Warner Museum.

This is a rather expensive outing, but if you have the means and time you can't find a stronger group of excellent artists to watch working. For details contact Demo

Exhibitions

2007-10-04T07:53:00.000-04:00

News From Val Sandell- Sarasota

One of her plein-air pieces painted at the High Springs Paint Out will be included in the American Women Artists National Competition. "Hay Bales," painted on the road to Camp Kulaqua, will be going to LeKAE Gallery in Scottsdale. East meets west.
And to further support the fact that the Gainesville area is one of the most beautiful in the state, her landscape titled "Rocky Shoal" was accepted in the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional, to be held in Naples, FL. The painting depicts the Santa Fe River at the base of the suspension bridge in O'Leno State Park.

You can see Val's paintings from these exhibits at her updated we site HERE

Congratulations to Val!!

Plein Air Painters at Studio Waltz

2007-09-24T15:17:00.001-04:00

Several painters from the Tampa Bay group have been invited to paint en plein air during Studio Waltz (its 15th year!) on Saturday, October 6. We'll be painting from 10:00 to 5:00 at the first stop of the tour, Coachman Park at the Clearwater Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. in Clearwater FL. Studio Waltz is a wonderful event that gives the public a chance to tour studios of various artists in the Clearwater/Dunedin area. Maps of the open studio locations will be available at the library that day. See you there!

TBPAF Painting Days October

2007-09-24T15:09:00.000-04:00

For the month of October: We will be painting out on Friday mornings at 8:00 at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs. Meet in the last parking area on the left before the causeway.

Directions to the ParkFrom U. S. Highway 19 or Alternate 19: Traveling north on U.S. Highway 19 or Alternate 19 turn left on Klosterman Road and go to Carlton Road. Turn right on Carlton Road and go to the stop sign, turn left onto Curlew Place. Go to the next stop sign, which is Florida Avenue, and turn right. Go 2 miles to the red flashing light and turn left onto Sunset Drive (which dead-ends into the park.)

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday paintouts from the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast

2007-09-23T10:52:00.000-04:00

Hi Everybody!

This tuesday, September 25 and next October 2, we will paint at White City Park which is south of Ft. Pierce. From US1 you take CR712 or Midway Road. Go West on Midway Road till you get to the park on your left. Its a lovely little park, with a windy road that goes to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. I try to get there around 9:30 and stay till noon or later. I drive a red Jeep Cherokee so you can look for that and find me.

Check out my new blog for the Treasure Coast Art Association, I will post things going on there and I am planning on putting these paintout invitations on there too, so if you don't get an email look there. http://treasurecoastartassociation.blogspot.com/

I am looking forward to painting with you all again!

Below is tuesday's painting, we will be back there October 2nd.

Happy Painting! Lori

Tampa Bay Sept. Painting dates

2007-09-03T11:02:00.000-04:00

TBPAP are painting in the following locations and days throughout September. Come on out and join us---

Tuesdays--9:00 am -- Ft. DeSoto Park. Meet at the southern-most parking lot of North Beach near the bathrooms. Go to North Beach, turn in first parking lot, past the fort. Contact Don for info at 727-347-3061 (home#).

Fridays--8:00 am -- Robert K. Rees Memorial Park at Green Key, New Port Richey. Directions: Take U.S. 19 north through New Port Richey. About 1/10 mile north of Main Street light, go left (West) on Green Key Rd. (There is a large sign for "Value Lodge" on corner of this street). Go west to end of road, meet in parking lot. Call Jenna for info at 727-457-6174.

Product Test

2007-08-22T08:25:00.000-04:00

Dear All,
Many of you know that www.frenchcanvas.com is one of my sponsors. I do product testing for them and they have a new masonite panel covered with a primed canvas. I've tried the product, and it is a well made panel and fairly light weight. An excellent product for plein air work. The panels are available in a wide range of sizes. You can find out more by visiting French Canvas's website at www.frenchcanvas.com and clicking on Masonite Panels. If you place your order by phone (800) 934 3424 by September 15, 2007, and mention me, they will give you a special 10% discount.

Love,
Linda Blondheim

IPAP

2007-08-17T08:18:00.000-04:00

Hello, Everyone~
I've decided not to join IPAP and will not be organizing a local event for this year's IPAP World Wide Paint Out. Have fun painting wherever you are!
All the best~
Aliye

IPAP Worldwide Paint Out

2007-08-14T18:08:00.000-04:00

Greetings, All~

I am considering membership in International Plein Air Painters (IPAP), and spoke with Jacqueline Baldini today. She told me that there aren't any Florida groups registered for the Worldwide Paint Out this year (Sept. 7, 8 & 9). Is anyone planning to participate in the event in their local area? If so, please share location, times, etc. Thanks! Will post if we organize one in North Central Fla.

Happy painting!

Aliye Cullu
Gainesville, FL

Painting Sunflowers

2007-08-08T15:54:00.000-04:00

Dear All, I
am forwarding this info from a PAF member. I know nothing about this, but you may enjoy it.
Love,
Linda

Dear Artists:

This weekend I will be in the "Field of Gold" painting sunflowers and hopefully a few interesting figures will fall into my composition. The field of sunflowers is in full bloom right now so I will be taking advantage of this opportunity. The sunflower is a beautiful example of the golden mean. For information type in the golden mean and sunflowers and enjoy the various web sites. Hope to see you there! If you need to get a hold of me call me at 813-417-5867.

Kerry

Last year hundreds of people visited the Sunflower fields in Dover, FL. The farmer, Mr. Jones, started this field (approximately 7 acres) last year and people enjoyed it so much that he planted sunflowers again. Sunflowers are short lived in Florida. They have to be plowed under before the seeds hit the ground to make way for the strawberries.

Plein Air painters have permission to paint the fields and will be welcome. The rules are "do not disturb the sunflowers" by picking or pulling them up by the roots. People take pictures and they want everyone to enjoy them. If you need to pick a sunflower go behind the fruit stand.

The fields are just beginning to bloom right now and it is unknown when the peak will be.

Directions: I-75 to Brandon. Route 60 East through Brandon about 7 miles. Look for Brandon Farms on the right hand side. Bring umbrellas & water. Watch out for fire ants in the fields. Bug spray & cream for bites.
Early morning is a good time.

Brandon Farms Market
Contact: Debbie Holt
Mailing PO Box 93
Address: Sydney, FL 33587-
Physical 3931 State Road 60 East
Address: Dover, FL 33527-
Phone: (813) 685-4208
Fax: (813) 764-8098
Operation:
Roadside Stand/Market
Products:
Beans/Cantaloupes/Corn/CucumbersPeppers/Potatoes/Squash/Strawberries
Cucumbers-Pickling/Eggplant/Grapefruit/Grapes/Strawberry Products/Syrup/Tangerines/Tomatoes
Honey/Hot Sauce/Jam/Lettuce/Watermelon
Mangoes/Onions/Oranges/Peas

Updated location for TampaBay Fridays

2007-08-07T11:20:00.000-04:00

We are meeting at Shelter 2 (instead of 1 as in previous post) at Anclote River Park, 8:00 a.m. on Fridays through August. There's a refreshing place to swim here, so bring your suit and lunch if you'd like to join us. All other info remains the same as previously posted. Call Jenna at 727-457-6174 for more information.

TampaBay Painting Days for August

2007-07-26T11:47:00.000-04:00

We'll be painting at the following sites on Tuesday and Friday mornings throughout August. Find a shady spot, a little breeze, and get into the view!

Tuesdays: 9:00 am, at Ft. DeSoto. Directions: Take 275South to Pinellas Bayway; after you pass the toll booth, turn south(left) at the light (look for sign for Ft DeSoto Park and/or Tierra Verde). Go to North Beach parking lot to northwest corner of lot. Meet on the beach side of the footbridge near there. Call Don with questions at 727-347-3061 (home #).

Fridays: 8:00 am, at Anclote River Park. Directions: Take Alt.19 North through Tarpon Springs, to Anclote Blvd. (ABC Pizza on west corner) Go west on Anclote Blvd to stop sign at end. Go north on Baillies Bluff and the park come up quickly on the west. Meet near the first shelter/restroom area. Call Jenna with questions at 727-457-6174(cell) or to find us that day.

Paint the Parks - Top 100

2007-07-21T15:38:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Hope Barton (PAASA) and Karen Hitt (VPA) for being included in the 2007 Paint the Parks-Top 100 national competition. Formerly known as "Arts for the Parks" this is a very prestigious event for landscape painters.

Hope's painting "Big Cypress Swamp", and Karen's "Up from the River Bed" will be included in the traveling national show starting August 1-September 15 at Westboro Fine Arts in Topeka KS. It will then rotate to several venues throughout the country.

Congratulations Val Sandell

2007-07-11T12:23:00.000-04:00

PAF member Val Sandell from Sarasota has achieved Signature status with the American Impressionist Society. HERE

Happy for you Val!!!
Love,
Linda

Tampa Bay Plein Air

2007-07-08T18:47:00.000-04:00

Five Courageous plein air painters faced the heat, 94F,92% humidity, felt like 104 F!!! But we painted in one of the most beautiful and gorgeous area of the Florida west coast Key Vista nature park around Anclote River.

Here are some pictures that have not melted yet. Enjoy

Selling Guerrilla 9x12 pochade box

2007-07-03T14:22:00.001-04:00

Hi, if anybody in the Tampa Bay group is interested in a Guerrilla 9x12 pochade box with a pastel tray (for 40 half sticks).
Brand new never used!! Still in box. $150.

Send me a note.

Virginia

July Paintouts Tampa Bay

2007-06-28T11:49:00.000-04:00

We continue to paint en plein air throughout the summer in the Tampa Bay area! Please join us in July at the following days and times:
TUESDAYS--Phillipe Park -- in Safety Harbor; meet by the Indian Mound at 9:00 am. Directions: To get to Phillipe Park, take McMullen-Booth Rd. to Enterprise. Go east to end, take a left and then a quick right into the park, and follow signs to the Indian Mound; call Don Eaton w/ questions at 727-347-3061

FRIDAYS--Key Vista Nature Park -- in Holiday We will continue to paint here throughout the month; meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am. Directions: Take Alt 19 north through Tarpon Springs, go west on Anclote Blvd to stop sign at end, go north on Baillies Bluff about 2 1/2 miles and Key Vista Park will be on the west side of the street.
Call Jenna at 727-457-6174 with questions.

Tuesday paintouts from the PAPTC

2007-06-22T21:16:00.000-04:00

I am stopping our weekly paintouts for the summer, it is just too hot for me.

Lori McNamara

2007 Crescent Beach Paint Out

2007-06-17T15:13:00.000-04:00

Island Fine Art will host its third annual Crescent Beach Paint Out August 15-19 at their gallery in St. Augustine, Florida.

All plein air artists working in two-dimensional media are encouraged to apply. We have room for 30 artists at our event this year. Application deadline is July 15th, 2007. Island Fine Art is located at 6279 A1A South, just ½ mile north of the 206 bridge in Crescent Beach. For application forms or more information visit www.islandfineart.com or send an email to paintout@islandfineart.com.

In Memory Of Charles Sovek

2007-06-15T22:25:00.000-04:00

I'm so sorry to announce that Charles Sovek has died. He was a warm generous man and did so much for the landscape painting community of the world. He will be missed by many of us who read his books and corresponded with him.

Still Life With Corn Pumpkin and Gourd
9x12 inches
acrylic on board
By Charles Sovek

Love,
Linda