49th NBPA FLASH Paintout - Helen Putnam Regional Park, Petaluma Ca. (11am - 4pm)

Let's have a flash paintout this Sunday! This time we will visit the Helen Putnam Regional Park in Petaluma, Ca.




Meet at the main parking lot between 11am - 11:30am.


Address:

Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma

Details on Park: Helen Putnam Regional Park lies just outside of Petaluma and offers a variety of terrain across 5.87 miles of trail. Excellent views of Petaluma to the east and rural Sonoma County to the west can be enjoyed from the Panorama Trail. The viewpoints may be accessed via a steep climb up the trail from the parking lot, or a gentler approach via the paved Ridge Trail past the Fish Pond. Fillaree, Pomo, and South Loop trails wind through forested areas offering shade on hot summer days. Equestrians, hikers, and bikers are welcome on all trails.

Bathroom: Yes.

Parking Fees: $7.00

Agenda:
11:00 - 11:30am - We'll meet briefly or feel free to start painting!

11:30 - 3:30pm - Let's Paint!

3:30 - 4:00pm - Let's meet back to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).

Directions
(From San Rafael):
Take the US-101 NORTH (17.6 mi)
Exit onto Petaluma Blvd S (1.1 mi)

At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Petaluma Blvd S (1.4 mi)

Turn left onto Western Ave (1.9 mi)

Turn left onto Chileno Valley Rd (0.8 mi)
Take the 1st left onto Armstrong

48th NBPA Paintout - Bodega Bay, Ca (11am - 4pm)

This was a fun place we haven't officially returned to in years, so it should be a good one! A cemetary seems like a weird place to paint, but there is plenty in town to see, and only a short drive to Bodega Bay if you prefer the coast.

Photos from last time we were there:
Let's meet at the Cemetery between 11am - 11:30am. This should be fun!!!


Bathroom: Not at cemetery, there's a coffee shop up the street north of the cemetery


Parking Available: Along the side of Bodega Highway (in front of cemetery). If no space available, you may have to park up the street by the Sea Gull Antique Store or Artist Co-Op building.


11:00 - 11:30am - We'll meet briefly or feel free to start painting!

11:30 - 3:30pm - Let's Paint!

3:30 - 4:00pm - Let's meet back to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).

47th NBPA Paintout "Crane Creek" (Santa Rosa, Ca)

Crane Creek Regional Park is a regional park east of Rohnert Park, California, U.S.A. which is maintained by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department.

Beautiful grassy hills and views of the valley and vineyards!






FYI - Possibly on the weekend, the disc golfing course gets fairly busy.

Meeting Place: Parking Lot













Parking (Fees)
Visitors must purchase a vehicle parking pass for $7 at the automated pay station. Note the the pay station accepts credit cards and cash.

Agenda:
11:00am - 11:30am - Brief Meet and Greet

11:30am - 2:30pm - Let's Paint!

2:30pm - 3:00pm - Let's briefly meet back at Parking Lot to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).

Directions
From US 101 in Sonoma County, exit Rohnert Park Expressway. Drive southeast on Rohnert Park Expressway about 2.5 miles, at which point Rohnert Park Expressway ends at Petaluma Hill Road. Turn right on Petaluma Hill Road, and drive south about 1.2 miles, then turn left onto Roberts Road (there's a brown "parks" sign at this intersection). Drive about 1.2 miles on Roberts Road, and where Roberts Road ends (Lichau Road makes a sharp turn right), continue straight, now on Pressley Road. Continue on Pressley about 0.5 mile, then turn left into the parking lot.


Restrooms: Yes

Pop-Up Paintout Tomorrow Sunday July 21st (3pm - 6:30pm) - LAKE LAGUNITAS, Fairfax Ca.

We are unavailable July 28 and decided to have a Pop-Up Paintout (tomorrow) Sunday July 21st (Meet at 3pm and end 6:30pm)







Sky Oaks and the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed are open to the public daily from 7 am to sunset; extreme fire danger, such as red flag warnings, may close the area, though.

Meeting Place: Parking Lot at Lake Lagunitas (NOT WATERSHED HEADQUARTERS)

Parking (Fees)
Visitors must purchase a vehicle parking pass for $8 at the automated pay station located at the Sky Oaks Headquarters entry kiosk. Note the the pay station accepts credit cards and $1, $5, and $10 bills; $20 bills are not accepted.

Agenda:
3:00am - 3:30am - Meet and Greet

3:30am - 6:30pm - Let's Paint!

6:30pm - 7:00pm - Let's meet back at Parking Lot to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).

Directions
To get to Sky Oaks, take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard west into Fairfax. Turn left onto Bank Steet at the stop light, then left onto Broadway, then right onto Bolinas Road. Follow Bolinas Road west through downtown Fairfax past Deer Park Villa. Turn left onto Sky Oaks Road—look for the signs directing you to Lake Lagunitas. (If you see the Meadow Club golf course then you've gone too far.) The Lake Lagunitas Picnic Area is about 1.5 miles past the Watershed Headquarters.

From San Francisco: Take Highway 101 North to the Central San Rafael exit. Make a left turn on Third Street. Stay on Third. It will turn into Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Stay on Sir Francis Drake until you get to the Fairfax town limits. You will go over a small hill and as you head down look for a gas station on your left. Make a left immediately after the gas station at the wooden “Fairfax” sign (unfortunately there is a well hidden street sign that many motorist do not see, but the cross-street is Pacheco). At the stop sign make a right onto Broadway. At the next stop sign make a left onto Bolinas Rd. Go up Bolinas Road approximately 1½ miles (you will pass the Deer Park Villa restaurant). At 700 Bolinas Road there is a wooden sign on your left saying “Lake Lagunitas.” Make that left turn onto Sky Oaks Road; go up approximately 1/4 mile and Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters is on the left at the crest of the hill. You are also at the entrance to Lagunitas and Bon Tempe Lakes. (If you miss the Sky Oaks Road turn-off and you get to the Meadow Club golf course you have gone too far.)

From the East Bay: Go across the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. Head north on Highway 101. Take the Central San Rafael exit. Follow instructions from above (DIRECTIONS)

From Sonoma: Take Highway 101 south. Take the Central San Rafael exit. Make a right onto Third Street. Follow the instructions from above (DIRECTIONS).

Jean Womack will be missed

We just got word that one of our 

fellow painters recently passed away.

We send our deepest regards to the 

family and friends of Jean Womack.

Above is a small collection of Jean's Plein Air work since 2010.

Please feel free to share your memories or express

 your condolences in the comment box or

Guest Book for Jean Womack.

Remembering Artist Jean Womack

We just got word that one of our 

fellow painters recently passed away. 

We send our deepest regards to the 

family and friends of Jean Womack.

Please feel free to share your memories 

or express your condolences in the 

Guest Book for Jean Womack.

Marin Civic Center Plein Air Paintout

This isn't an official meet-up, but it's local, free, and on a Sunday. I'm planning on being there, so say hi!
-Sergio

http://www.marinopenstudios.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115:marin-civic-center-paint-out&catid=51:events&Itemid=155

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  Sunday, June 9, 2013

  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Armory Dr

  Armory Dr, San Rafael, Ca 

  
  

Events

The Marin Civic Center is turning 50!

Join us for this open invitational plein-air event 9 am - 5 pm at the Marin Civic Center on Sunday, June 9th. Pick your favorite spot to paint, draw, or photograph the Civic Center or surrounding grounds.


Free and open to anyone, all media are welcome.

This is a unique opportunity to capture the Marin Civic Center and surrounding grounds through the artists eyes.

Help celebrate the Marin Civic Center's 50th anniversary!

This is a great opportunity to meet the public - bring your cards.

We are working towards an exhibition of the artwork created at this event at the Civic Center this fall and featuring artwork images on the Marin Civic Center website.

Day of event contact: Kay Carlson (415) 331-9520

Meet at the Armory Drive parking lot adjacent to Lagoon Park, across from the Civic Center.

More information about the Civic Center 50th Anniversary celebrations here.

44th NBPA Memeorial Day Paintout, Sunday May 26th, 2013 (11am - 3pm) - Black Point Boat Launch, Novato Ca.

• Location
  This "Memorial Day" Sunday we will be painting at the Black Point Boat Launch in Novato. It's just underneath Hwy 37 bridge!
  Address
  Harbor Drive on the right,Highway 37/Petaluma River Bridge, Novato, CA, 94998
  
  Directions:
  From Hwy 37 in Novato, take the Atherton Ave exit towards Black Point and merge onto Harbor Drive. The boat launch is on the right, just under the Hwy 37/Petaluma River Bridge.
  
  Parking:
  Lot will fit up to 30 vehicles.
  
  Meeting Place: Parking Lot
  
  Agenda:
  11:00am - 11:30am - Meet and Greet
  11:30am - 2:30pm - Let's Paint!
  2:30pm - 3:00pm - Let's meet back at Parking Lot to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).
  
  
  
  
  

43rd North Bay Plein Air Paintout: Duncans Mills

Sunday, April 28, 2013

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Duncans Mills

25195 B St., Duncans Mills, CA

Location: This week we will be painting in charming Duncans Mills. Paint the shops, the surrounding hills and farmland, the languid Russian River, or even drive 5 minutes out to the coast! There are plenty of pullouts along the way with many great views.

Directions: 25179 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills, CA. Follow Highway 116 west towards Jenner. Duncans Mills is about 4 miles west of Monte Rio, and about 5 miles east of Jenner.

Meeting Place: We can meet up in the square between the antique stores and the tea shop.

Agenda:

1. 12:00 - 12:30pm - Meet and Greet, share our painting locations. 
2. 12:30pm - 3:30pm - Let's Paint! 
3. 3:30pm - 4:00pm - Let's meet back up at the square to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique). 

Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the big corral in front of the Christopher Queen Gallery.

Public bathrooms are next to the fountain in the small courtyard behind the antique store.

California Art Club: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Quarterly Paint-Out!

Hey everyone,

Gerald and I are both busy this Sunday, and the last Sunday of the month is Easter, so we decided to postpone it(unless someone wants to step up and organize their own Meetup?). In the meantime, this Saturday is the California Art Club paint-out. All are invited! You don't need to be a member to show up. Old Lakeville Road was a popular place when we organized our own meet-up here, so this should be a fun get-together.

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Quarterly Paint-Out! Saturday, March 23, 2013  9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Highway 37, Sonoma County Featuring Signature Artist Member Douglas Morgan       EVENT         Quarterly Chapter Paint-Out WHEN         Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 4:30                      WHERE         Old Lakeville Highway #3, Sonoma County                          [map] DIRECTIONS  Take all roads that lead to Hwy.37 in Sonoma. Turn north on                        Lakeville Highway toward Petaluma. Lakeville Hwy is between                       Sears Point Raceway and Black Point. Make right in about 2 ¼                       miles on Old Lakeville Rd.#3. Proceed until you see eucalyptus                       grove on left at the top of the first hill. AUDIENCE    All CAC members and friends CONTACT      Chapter member Karen Leoni, email karleoni@yahoo.com                       or cell phone 650.302.2534 (for day-of use only, please!)              DETAIL         Meet up under the grove of eucalyptus trees, on the left side                      of the road as you climb up the first hill heading north.  The road                      is about a mile long -- it's a public road with large shoulders and                      no traffic, and there is plenty of parking along the length of the                       road. Meet back at the eucalyptus grove at 1 p.m. for friendly                      tailgating - bring your own lunch. You may stay to paint more after lunch.

Pet-Friendly Paint-out At Dillon Beach: March 11, 2013

My friend Carole Gray-Weihman is hosting a free paint-out this Monday courtesy of pleinairliaison.com at Dillon Beach. If you also RSVP at this link here, you will receive a packet with more details: http://www.pleinairliaison.com/#!rsvp-plein-air-events/c1xr5

Pet-Friendly Paint-out At Dillon Beach

Monday, March 11, 2013

3:00 PM To 6:00 PM

March 11, 2013
For Beginners to Professional Plein Air Painters
Location: Cliff St (x Beach Ave) in Dillon Beach, CA
Cost: Free (Bring $7 for parking fee)
Hours: 3pm - 6pm (painting) & 6pm - 7pm (meet & greet in lot)
Visit www.pleinairliaison.com or 707-291-7756 to RSVP
Fun & non-competitive
Painters of all levels
Casual critiques if desired
Bring your own easel , equipment , food & refreshment

Join us for plein air painting on a beautiful coastal beach. Fun for
all with or without your 4-legged friends. Dillon Beach is a short
drive west of Tomales through pastoral hills dotted with farmhouses and grazing cows. Dillon Beach offers tide pools, grassy
sand dunes, soft white sand, a surfer's haven, a painters delight,
and one mile of flat sandy beach - a must see, stay and explore,
on the Northern Marin Coast!

Distances to other popular spots from Dillon Beach:
San Francisco Airport – 1.5 hours
Bodega Bay - 20 minutes
Muir Woods - 50 minutes
Tomales Bay - 20 minutes
Point Reyes Seashore - 40 minutes
Sierra Nevada Mountain Range - 3 hours
Napa/Sonoma/Russian River Wine Valleys - 45 minutes

42nd NBPA Paintout Sunday Feb.24th (11am - 3pm) Petaluma Adobe State Park

With this week's rain in the forecast we've decided to paint at a State Park that offers coverage to paint!
We're back with a Marin location and heading to the Petaluma Adobe State Park this Sunday!!!

Petaluma Adobe Then....













...and Now








 The park hours are 10am - 5pm. So Please feel free to get an early start or stay until park closes.

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
3325 Adobe Road
Petaluma CA 94954
707-762-4871
www.petalumaadobe.com


PARK FEES (CASH ONLY)
The Park has requested we PAY FIRST before setting up our paints and easels.
$3.00 per person. Fee payable at the courtyard office window. Please bring exact amount.

PARKING
Parking Lot below the Adobe Courtyard.

Meeting Place:
Center of the Courtyard.

Agenda
11:00am - 11:30am - We'll meet briefly under the Pagoda or feel free to start painting!

11:30am - 2:30pm - Let's Paint!

2:30pm - 3:00pm - Let's meet back at the courtyard to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).

How to get a hold of us:
Call or Text (415)342-6764 or (707) 304-3265

41st North Bay Plein Air Paintout - Sunday, January 27th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm - JAPANTOWN (San Francisco)

41st NBPA Paintout - JANUARY 2013

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  Sunday, January 27, 2013

  12:00 PM

  
  
• Japantown in San Francisco

  Post and Fillmore
  (meet at Peace Pagoda)
  San Francisco, CA
  
  
  Thanks for all your patience!
  
  We have decided to visit San Francisco and paint Cityscapes!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Location: Japantown
  1610 Geary Boulevard
  San Francisco, CA 94115
  RAIN in our forecast. If it begins to rain, there is some coverage near entrance to shopping center.
  
  Directions
  By car -- From the Bay Bridge or from Fwy. 101 coming from the south, take the Civic Center or Civic Center / Ninth Street exit. Go straight on Ninth (it’s a one way street going north). Stay in one of the two right-hand lanes. After crossing Market Street, Ninth becomes Larkin. Stay on Larkin to Geary Street. Turn left on Geary. Stay on Geary for about one-half mile and you'll be in Japantown.
  
  From the Golden Gate Bridge, take the Lombard Street exit, turn right on Webster and continue to Post Street.
  
  Meeting Place: Under Peaceful Pagoda
  
  Agenda
  12:00 - 12:30pm - We'll meet briefly under the Pagoda or feel free to start painting!
  12:30pm - 3:30pm - Let's Paint!
  3:30pm - 4:00pm - Let's meet back at the Pagoda to share our findings, techniques or just to chat (not a critique).
  
  PARKING
  (As of January 1st, 2013) Must Pay for Street Parking on Sundays
  
  -or-
  
  Japan Center Main Garage
  1610 Geary Boulevard
  San Francisco, CA 94115