Additional photos at my Flickr:
-Sergio
Sunday, January 29, 2012
My Painting of Shollenberger Park
Additional photos at my Flickr:
-Sergio
Thursday, January 26, 2012
33rd NBPA Petaluma Paintout this Sunday, Jan 29th, 1pm - 4:00pm
Petaluma Marina
781 Baywood Dr
Petaluma, CA 94954-5388
(707) 778-4489
Painting Times
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Between 1:00pm and 1:30pm, we will all meet at the parking lot behind the Sheraton Hotel.
Location
781 Baywood Dr
Petaluma, CA 94954-5388
How to find us:
Call or Text 415.342.6764 or 707 304-3265, Email: nbpleinair(at)yahoo(dot)com
Directions Click Here For Google Maps Go up the 101 and head east on 116. The Sheraton hotel is highly visible from the junction.
Parking
There is ample free parking right next to the park behind the hotel.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
A Marin Art Show...
Hey everyone, just found out about this show... Randy Sexton and Kim Lordier showing in Marin!
Marin Masters
Event Dates: 2/10/2012 - 2/11/2012
Location: The Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley
415 388-9886
1 West Blithedale
Mill Valley California 94941
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Our New Twitter Account - Please Read!
Please follow our new Twitter account! We have a plan to make it extremely useful for our painters during paint-outs - http://twitter.com/NBPleinAir
This is a joint account that Gerald and I are establishing. We are going to be using it as a mass communication tool for people to better keep track of what's going on during the day we are painting. Gerald and I will use it as a mass text alert system to let people know our whereabouts and what's going on. If you are already on Twitter, simply follow NBPleinAir and turn on text alerts for us.
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New To Twitter?
- Sign up for Twitter and pick your username.
- Find our account: twitter.com/NBPleinAir
- Click on the "Follow" button.
- Click on the button with the black head-and-shoulder icon.
- Scroll down to where it says "Turn on mobile notifications"
- Click on it. This means that you will be texted every time we post to Twitter.
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We will only use this Twitter to let you know where we are, weather conditions, anything pertinent to the paint-out at the time. We will NOT spam you! This is meant to be a service to everyone wanting to be kept in the loop of what's going on without having to call us or anything like that.
If you have any more questions please let me know.
-Sergio
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Group Art Show @ Walnut Creek, Ca until Jan. 30th, 2012
A few NBPA painters will be in a Group Art Show @ Renditions Art Gallery until Jan 30th, 2012
Renditions Art Gallery
1383 N. Broadway
Walnut Creek, Ca 94596
www.RenditionsArtGallery.c
Check it out if you can, Cheers!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
"Small Works" Group Show @ Rendition Arts Gallery Friday, Dec. 9th, 6pm-9pm (Walnut Creek, Ca)
Small Works" Group Show Reception @ Renditions Art Gallery (Walnut Creek, Ca) this Friday 6pm-9pm featuring works from over 25 artists including NBPA painters: Gerald De Dios, Catherine Fasciato and Mark Monsarrat.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
32nd NBPA Paintout Results - Hudeman Slough, Sonoma CA
The day started with showers during the first 2 hours but we set up underneath an abandoned structure.
While Glen painted a view of the Vineyards across the road Sergio and Gerald started with a tractor study.
Artist: Glen Kramer setting up on top of the truck flatbed.
(photo by Gerald de Dios)
While Glen painted a view of the Vineyards across the road Sergio and Gerald started with a tractor study.
(oil on canvas)
After the rain cleared up, there was some incredible cloud-break effects.
(photo by Sergio Lopez)
Handful of watercolors studies throughout the afternoon.
(photo by Gerald de Dios)
Monday, November 14, 2011
32nd NBPA Paintout: Hudeman Slough
Sunday, November 20, 2011
11:30 AM - 2:30 AM
11:30 AM - 2:30 AM
25500 Ramal Road, Sonoma, CA
Map:
This area has great views of the wetlands, Mt. Tam, and the surrounding hills. It's primarily a walking trail but there are plenty of areas along Ramal Road to set up and paint. There are vineyards to the opposite, and an interesting little pond as you drive down the road to Hudeman Slough.
Here is a panorama of the area at sunset (click on image to enlarge):
Here are a few more panorama shots of the area during the day:
You can see to the right that there is a small lot to park. This will be our meet-up point.
Agenda
11:00pm - 11:30am - We'll meet briefly at entrance to trail or feel free to start painting! Feel free to drive off and paint as well. Lot's of areas to explore!!!
11:30am - 2:30pm - Let's Paint! 2:30 - 3:00pm - Meet back at the picnic table. We will share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).
How to find us: Call or Text 415.342.6764 or 707 304-3265, Email: nbpleinair(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Golden Frame Contest - Ends Dec. 30th
The contest starts Nov. 1st and runs through Dec. 30th on CAPAP website. All members (who live within the continental United States, sorry Alaska and Hawaii), are eligible to apply. The winner will be announced Jan. 10th, 2012 and will receive a prize the beautiful Payne 12x16 frame. Second and third place winners will be featured on CAPAP website for one month. Please read the rules below to submit your entryThe Golden Frame Contest is the first in a series of contests to promote artists participation in sharing your work with other artists. Not only will you be able to post your work on CAPAP, you'll be able to vote whose work you think is the best! The artist with the most tallied votes will win a 12x16 beautiful Payne Gold plein air frame complements of ArtFrames.com
Go to the link below more more details and to enter your work.
http://californiapleinair.ning.com/page/win-a-frame
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
SF Open Studio at Fort Mason GATEHOUSE feat: Mark Monsarrat - Friday Opening Party!!! Oct, 21, 6pm-8pm
You're all invited to my SF Open Studio at Fort Mason GATEHOUSE--this Weekend, Oct 22-23, with
For more info contact Mark: Mark Monsarrat, markmonsarrat@sbcglobal.net
Friday opening party,
Oct. 21, 6pm-8pm.
Oct. 21, 6pm-8pm.
For more info contact Mark: Mark Monsarrat, markmonsarrat@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
31st NBPA Paintout - RING MOUNTAIN, Corte Madera, Sunday, October 23rd, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve
5300 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94976
This location was recommended by one of our painters, Renny. There's parking along the sidewalks. But if that fills up, there's a dirt shoulders at the bottom of the hill (off main road of Paradise Drive - but you'll have to walk a little bit to get to the entrance of trail) So walk up this hill towards the Blue trash can under the trees.
I only found 2 entrances. This one takes you closer to the top of the hill. The other entrance is around the corner of Paradise drive.... very flat entrance, I'm assuming is a much longer hike to get up on the hill.
Here's the entrance along Paradise Drive.
There's quite a few mountain bikers zipping down the trails. So make sure to set up off to the side.
Agenda
12:00pm - 12:30pm - We'll meet briefly at entrance to trail or feel free to start painting! Feel free to drive off and paint as well. Lot's of areas to explore!!!
12:30pm - 3:30pm - Let's Paint!
3:30 - 4:00pm - Meet back at entrance of trail. We will share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).
How to find us:
Call or Text 415.342.6764 or 707 304-3265, Email: nbpleinair(at)yahoo(dot)com Monday, October 3, 2011
October 7th-9th, Calistoga Art Center Paintout
The Calistoga Art Center is hosting an October 2011 Paintout!
Download the entry form here: http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/events/currentupcomingevents.html
phone: (707) 942-2278
email: info@CalistogaArtCenter.org
The Art Center is pleased to announce our upcoming plein air Paint Out. Scheduled to take place October 7th – 9th, the Paint Out is an open-air competition which will invite both professional and amateur artists to come and paint our vibrant community. Artists will gather at the Art Center on Day 1 to have their canvases stamped, and then head out into town and the surrounding area with packed easels, paints and brushes, looking for inspiration. The paintings will be turned in at the end of Day 2, and on Day 3, the Art Center will hold a gala to show the finished art.
For more info: http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/events/currentupcomingevents.html
Download the entry form here: http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/events/currentupcomingevents.html
Entry Fee: $35.00
Any questions? Contact coordinator directly:
phone: (707) 942-2278
email: info@CalistogaArtCenter.org
The Art Center is pleased to announce our upcoming plein air Paint Out. Scheduled to take place October 7th – 9th, the Paint Out is an open-air competition which will invite both professional and amateur artists to come and paint our vibrant community. Artists will gather at the Art Center on Day 1 to have their canvases stamped, and then head out into town and the surrounding area with packed easels, paints and brushes, looking for inspiration. The paintings will be turned in at the end of Day 2, and on Day 3, the Art Center will hold a gala to show the finished art.
For more info: http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/events/currentupcomingevents.html
Friday, September 30, 2011
Marin Art & Garden Paintout - Saturday, Oct. 1st
| Join us to watch participating artists during the paintout! Or Join us.... and register to participate as an artist!!!!! Good luck to our participating painters: Sergio Lopez, Bob Amos, Glen Kramer, Mark Monsarrat and Catherine Fasciato!!!!
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| Saturday, October 1, 2011 10am to 3pm Marin Art and Garden Center (MAGC) at the Marin Society of Artists Gallery 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross, CA. 42nd National Exhibition Plein Air Paint Out at MAGC | |
Open to all artists working in any medium (non-CWA artists are invited to participate)
Sponsored by the California Watercolor Association
$15 On-site registration by check payment at MAGC on Saturday 10/1/11 between 9am to 10am
A Combination of CASH and MERCHANDISE PRIZES
First Place…………………….$100.00 value
Second Place………………….$75.00 value
Third Place……………………$50.00 value
People’s Choice Award………$75.00 value
Rules:
9 am to 10am – REGISTRATION (canvas, paper, etc. will be registered prior to painting)
Pre-registered participants go to the registration table at the Marin Society of Artists Gallery to register your paper or canvas and receive your packet.
Participants who register on 10/1/11, the day of the event, go to the registration table at the Marin Society of Artists Gallery to pay fees, register your paper or canvas and receive a on-site packet.
10am to 2pm - PAINT
Select a subject and paint any scene visible from the grounds of MAGC using any style or medium.
2pm to 2:15 pm – DISPLAY in the tented area near the Marin Society of Artists Gallery.
Each artist may exhibit one completed work in the display area. Do not mat or frame work until after the judging is completed. Work may be displayed on an easel or stand.
2:15 to 2:30pm - VOTE
Participants will vote for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards using the ballot provided. You cannot vote for yourself.
The “People’s Choice Award” will be decided by the viewing public
3:00 pm - AWARDS PRESENTATION
3:00 pm-4:00 pm - EXHIBIT THE WORKS
Contact CWA directly for any question and concerns.
Monday, September 26, 2011
30th NBPA - RESULTS
Started off with a morning of rain and drizzle....
but the weather got better throughout the day!!!
but the weather got better throughout the day!!!
Artist: Mark Monsarrat
Mark's First Painting
Mark's 2nd painting along the beach!
Artist: Catherine Fasciato
Catherine's 1st painting in the morning
Catherine's 2nd painting
Catherine's 2nd painting
Artist: Glen Kramer
Closer look at Glen's 2nd painting
Here's 2 paintings by Glen during Satruday's
California Art Club retreat!
Here's 2 paintings by Glen during Satruday's
California Art Club retreat!
Artist: Gerald de Dios
Monday, September 19, 2011
30th NBPA Paintout - Limantour Beach, Pt. Reyes, Sunday Sept. 25th
Let's head to Limantour Beach.... in Pt. Reyes!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 11am - 3:30pm
Agenda
11:00am - 11:30am - We'll meet briefly at the parking lot or feel free to start painting! Feel free to drive off and paint as well. Lot's of areas to explore!!!
11:30am - 3:00pm - Let's Paint!
3:00 - 3:30pm - Meet back at parking lot. We will share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).
Directions from San Rafael
San Rafael, CA 94901 1. Head southwest on Robert Dr toward Laurel Pl 0.2 mi 2. Slight left onto Laurel Pl 466 ft 3. Take the 1st right onto Wilkins St 243 ft 4. Turn right onto Mission Ave 0.1 mi 5. Turn left onto B St 85 ft 6. Take the 1st right onto Mission Ave 0.4 mi 7. Turn left onto G St 0.1 mi 8. Take the 3rd right onto 4th St 0.8 mi 9. Continue onto Red Hill Ave 0.5 mi 10. Slight right onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd 16.9 mi 11. Turn right onto CA-1 N/Sir Francis Drake Blvd 0.1 mi 12. Take the 1st left onto Bear Valley Rd 1.8 mi 13. Turn left onto Limantour Spit Rd 7.5 mi 14. Turn right onto English Way 292 ft Limantour Beach, California 94956
Limantour Beach, shore birds, and kelp
A little bit about Limantour Beach
A long, narrow spit of sand, bound between Drakes Bay and an estuary, is a bountiful wildlife area. Scores of shorebirds feed in the wetlands and along the beaches during the fall. Ducks abound in winter at old, freshwater stock ponds created during the peninsula's ranching era. Harbor seals are often seen bobbing offshore in the gentle waves or basking in the sun's warmth. Mother gray whales guide their calves along the shoreline during the spring. Dogs are allowed on a 1.8-meter (6-foot) leash on the southeast end of this beach. Dogs are not permitted to the northwest as this area is protected habitat for harbor seals and the endangered snowy plover.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 11am - 3:30pm
Agenda
11:00am - 11:30am - We'll meet briefly at the parking lot or feel free to start painting! Feel free to drive off and paint as well. Lot's of areas to explore!!!
11:30am - 3:00pm - Let's Paint!
3:00 - 3:30pm - Meet back at parking lot. We will share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).
Directions from San Rafael
San Rafael, CA 94901 1. Head southwest on Robert Dr toward Laurel Pl 0.2 mi 2. Slight left onto Laurel Pl 466 ft 3. Take the 1st right onto Wilkins St 243 ft 4. Turn right onto Mission Ave 0.1 mi 5. Turn left onto B St 85 ft 6. Take the 1st right onto Mission Ave 0.4 mi 7. Turn left onto G St 0.1 mi 8. Take the 3rd right onto 4th St 0.8 mi 9. Continue onto Red Hill Ave 0.5 mi 10. Slight right onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd 16.9 mi 11. Turn right onto CA-1 N/Sir Francis Drake Blvd 0.1 mi 12. Take the 1st left onto Bear Valley Rd 1.8 mi 13. Turn left onto Limantour Spit Rd 7.5 mi 14. Turn right onto English Way 292 ft Limantour Beach, California 94956
Limantour Beach, shore birds, and kelp
A little bit about Limantour Beach
A long, narrow spit of sand, bound between Drakes Bay and an estuary, is a bountiful wildlife area. Scores of shorebirds feed in the wetlands and along the beaches during the fall. Ducks abound in winter at old, freshwater stock ponds created during the peninsula's ranching era. Harbor seals are often seen bobbing offshore in the gentle waves or basking in the sun's warmth. Mother gray whales guide their calves along the shoreline during the spring. Dogs are allowed on a 1.8-meter (6-foot) leash on the southeast end of this beach. Dogs are not permitted to the northwest as this area is protected habitat for harbor seals and the endangered snowy plover.
How to find us:
Call or Text 415.342.6764 or 707 304-3265, Email: nbpleinair(at)yahoo(dot)com Monday, August 29, 2011
29th NBPA Paintout - RESULTS
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