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 PAINT SITES NEWS: SPRING 2008
We were off to rainy start in January, but the sun shone gloriously on our first February site at the Saratoga Heritage Orchard - cobalt skies etched with the dark, twisted branches of the pre-blossom fruit trees and haphazard rows of golden mustard. Following two more successful Hike and Sketch sessions in the autumn, we are planning to add more of these to the schedule regularly. Our February trip to Garrod Winery was very wet (see Marion's painting below), and the hike had to be postponed. So we are going to try this one again for April. After painting at Garrod stables, we will hike up into the hills of Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and stop as a group about three or four times to sketch/paint, taking about 20 to 30 minutes at each stop, eating our packed lunch at one of the stops. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, layered clothing, a hat, and travel light on the equipment if you decide to join us on any of the hikes.
 In October we enjoyed the unique experience of painting the sunset at Santa Cruz. We were very lucky to have perfect weather conditions and a beautiful sunset. In March we are again going down to the sea, this time to the Santa Cruz yacht harbor. In view of the distance to travel there will be a car pool, and we’ll have lunch out at a harbor cafe, (or picnic). Later in the year we’ll arrange a few afternoon sessions and more sites that are a little further to travel – like San Francisco, maybe.
Wet Thursday at Garrod Winery - Downpour Coming by Marion Podolski
Photo: SCVWS sunset plein air painting in Santa Cruz
Sunset by Jenny Tero |
Thursday Morning Group
Meeting the first and third Thursdays of the month during
winter and every Thursday from April til October.
Contact the organizers:
Sylvia Waddell
408-259-1494 (home)
408-799-3835 (cell)
Jenny Tero
408-996-9853 (home)
408-799-2576 (cell)
email: paintsites@scvws.org
Weekend Group
Meeting one Saturday each month.
Contact the organizer:
Paul Barnett 408-243-7001
email: wkendsites@scvws.org
Hayes Mansion by Paul Barnett
It's important to know.... Start time is
flexible. The organizers will be there from around 10:00
a.m. Often people stay until early afternoon, having taken
a packed lunch to eat at the site, so any time that you
can arrive is OK. If the paint site is large, for example,
the San Jose Historical Museum or a street venue, it is
recommended that you call one of the organizers, so that
a specific meeting place can be arranged. Sylvia and Jenny
always carry their cell phones (numbers above) to the Thursday
sites. Also, be sure to call ahead if the weather looks
uncertain, particularly in winter. |
Lighthouse by Kaaren Marquez
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Saratoga Orchard by Edward Rooks |
Background and Additional Information
SCVWS offers its members the opportunity to paint and/or
sketch at outdoor sites in the company of other members.
This was the original purpose for the formation of the Society
forty years ago and the tradition has been maintained over
the years resulting in a huge inventory of wonderful paint
sites. These include historic houses, barns and churches,
private gardens and public parks, lakes, streams, woodlands,
mountains, the Bay, boat yards, the beach, etc., etc.
The sites are generally easy to access, have toilet facilities,
and shade. They are also chosen seasonally to take advantage
of blossom times or fall colors.
The monthly newsletter gives full information on each site,
directions, and an approximate location map. Always
check a street map or use Mapquest for verification.
If you would like some suggestions for equipment and supplies
for outdoor painting please contact Jenny or Sylvia.
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