Hello painters,
It has been six years (or more?) that I have been posting paint-outs for this group that I started, and it is time for me to retire from the job, retire the blog and retire the group.
Life changes, and our art goes through growth and changes too. This is true for me now. I am finding I want to go in new directions, explore new methods and try new types of art in the studio.
I met wonderful artists and made many friends through this group and we learned from each other of beautiful locations to paint. We all gained experience and confidence with the outdoor painting experience. I'll always have great memories.
A special Thank You to those of you who helped with organizing paint-outs and putting together and hanging our shows that we had over the years.
Best of luck to all of you in your artistic journey.
I'll leave the blog up for a few months if you want to look up areas to paint on location. Then, I will most likely remove it from the web.
Peace,
Carolyn
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Thursday, October 4, 2018
October 2018 Paint-Outs
October 2018 Paint-Outs
Greetings,
As you may have noticed, I am late in posting October paint-outs. Sorry about that. So far, I might be able to come to Oct. 15 or 16, and the 29th, but I have conflicts the other days. I keep waiting for life to simplify but I'm not there yet! :-(
Mondays and Tuesdays:
October 8 and 9: meet 9ish to 9:30: Cave Rock State Park Beach (fee or NV state park placque) (search blog for this location info)
October 15 and 16: meet 9ish to 9:30: Washoe Lake Wetlands (search blog for this location info)
October 22 and 23: meet 9ish to 9:30: Galena Creek Trail (search blog for this location info)
October 29 and 30: meet 9is to 9:30: Little Washoe Lake (scroll down to last year's Oct. 30 paint out there for information)
Greetings,
As you may have noticed, I am late in posting October paint-outs. Sorry about that. So far, I might be able to come to Oct. 15 or 16, and the 29th, but I have conflicts the other days. I keep waiting for life to simplify but I'm not there yet! :-(
Mondays and Tuesdays:
October 8 and 9: meet 9ish to 9:30: Cave Rock State Park Beach (fee or NV state park placque) (search blog for this location info)
October 15 and 16: meet 9ish to 9:30: Washoe Lake Wetlands (search blog for this location info)
October 22 and 23: meet 9ish to 9:30: Galena Creek Trail (search blog for this location info)
October 29 and 30: meet 9is to 9:30: Little Washoe Lake (scroll down to last year's Oct. 30 paint out there for information)
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
September 2018 paint-outs
Hi painters,
I hope you have been painting one way or another. July-August we had terrible smoke/haze (as well as high 90s and triple digit heat) for about 4 weeks. I found it uncomfortable to breathe, so I stayed in and dabbled in the studio a bit.
September is the month a few parts of cottonwoods turn, and the rabbit brush bloom. Other than that, it is not really much autumn colors. October I will pick some good color locations.
September:
Time to meet: 9:00 am
See previous posts for these locations
Monday 4th - Labor Day - no paint-out
Tuesday 5th: Crystal Peak Park, Verdi
Mon/Tues 10th and 11: Tahoe Meadows (top of Mt. Rose Hwy)
Mon/Tues 17th and 18th: Riverfork Ranch Preserve, Genoa
Mon/Tues 24th and 25th: Hidden Valley Regional Park, Reno
I hope you have been painting one way or another. July-August we had terrible smoke/haze (as well as high 90s and triple digit heat) for about 4 weeks. I found it uncomfortable to breathe, so I stayed in and dabbled in the studio a bit.
September is the month a few parts of cottonwoods turn, and the rabbit brush bloom. Other than that, it is not really much autumn colors. October I will pick some good color locations.
September:
Time to meet: 9:00 am
See previous posts for these locations
Monday 4th - Labor Day - no paint-out
Tuesday 5th: Crystal Peak Park, Verdi
Mon/Tues 10th and 11: Tahoe Meadows (top of Mt. Rose Hwy)
Mon/Tues 17th and 18th: Riverfork Ranch Preserve, Genoa
Mon/Tues 24th and 25th: Hidden Valley Regional Park, Reno
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
August Paint-Outs
August Paint-Outs:
August is the month of yellow jacket bees... I suggest you do not bring meat sandwiches or fried chicken for your lunch!!! If you are allergic to bee stings, bring your meds. Also, bring sunscreen and bug spray for mosquitoes. Happy painting!!!
Monday/Tuesdays:
6 and 7: Bliss State Park (search blog for prior directions - be sure to get to the beach parking by 9am because campers will drive their from campground and the lot fills up. There is an upper lot and a lower lot. Take your pick. Remember, there is a day-use fee.
13 and 14: Thomas Creek Trail (search blog for prior directions)
20 and 21: Tallac Historical Site (New location!) This site is adjacent to Taylor Creek Park at South Lake Tahoe but has its own sign and entrance. There is a fee because it is a heritage site - envelopes at parking area. Be sure to get there by 9am as it is a small parking lot. There are many old time 1920's cabins and houses and you can also walk inside some of them. Please paint outside and do not block the paths. There is also a beach and there is also some flower gardens. I do not think they will allow you to paint in the arboretum area where the water features are. I have visited this site and if you want, you can also sign up for a docent tour. See their website here: http://www.tahoeheritage.org/events-and-programs-2/tallac-historic-site/
See also: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1798615-d156888-Reviews-Tallac_Historic_Site-South_Lake_Tahoe_Lake_Tahoe_California_California.html
If you get there and there is no parking, or it is not to your liking, there is Taylor Creek Park adjacent with trails, aspens, creek, beach, ranger office and gift store and bathroom there as well. Free entrance.
27 and 28: Davis Creek Regional Park - search the blog for prior directions. (the day-use or picnic area - maybe the pond/lake still has water?) I do not remember if there is a day use fee or not.
August is the month of yellow jacket bees... I suggest you do not bring meat sandwiches or fried chicken for your lunch!!! If you are allergic to bee stings, bring your meds. Also, bring sunscreen and bug spray for mosquitoes. Happy painting!!!
Monday/Tuesdays:
6 and 7: Bliss State Park (search blog for prior directions - be sure to get to the beach parking by 9am because campers will drive their from campground and the lot fills up. There is an upper lot and a lower lot. Take your pick. Remember, there is a day-use fee.
13 and 14: Thomas Creek Trail (search blog for prior directions)
20 and 21: Tallac Historical Site (New location!) This site is adjacent to Taylor Creek Park at South Lake Tahoe but has its own sign and entrance. There is a fee because it is a heritage site - envelopes at parking area. Be sure to get there by 9am as it is a small parking lot. There are many old time 1920's cabins and houses and you can also walk inside some of them. Please paint outside and do not block the paths. There is also a beach and there is also some flower gardens. I do not think they will allow you to paint in the arboretum area where the water features are. I have visited this site and if you want, you can also sign up for a docent tour. See their website here: http://www.tahoeheritage.org/events-and-programs-2/tallac-historic-site/
See also: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1798615-d156888-Reviews-Tallac_Historic_Site-South_Lake_Tahoe_Lake_Tahoe_California_California.html
If you get there and there is no parking, or it is not to your liking, there is Taylor Creek Park adjacent with trails, aspens, creek, beach, ranger office and gift store and bathroom there as well. Free entrance.
27 and 28: Davis Creek Regional Park - search the blog for prior directions. (the day-use or picnic area - maybe the pond/lake still has water?) I do not remember if there is a day use fee or not.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
A new sign in Hope Valley
Hello painters,
One of our painters emailed me about a new sign he saw at the Hope Valley/Pickett Junction Restroom Area (junction of 88 and 89). It says that every person 16 years and older is required to have a Land Use pass, that they should have it in their possession. The passes can be purchased online (either day or annual) on the California Fish and Wildlife Department website. The site is vague as to what areas require the pass.
I called Sorenson's Resort to see what they knew about this since they have guests to go for day hikes nearby. They said that this is related to the fishing and hunting land use passes - which recently was lobbied to include "hikers" (not painters!) The man I spoke to said at this time the sign wasn't being enforced to his knowledge. Because the location is near the PCT trail (Pacific Crest Trail), many backpackers hike for weeks or months, and this sign appears to be directed to them.
So, unless you plan to backpack/paint/hike ....don't worry about the sign and enjoy your painting day!
P.S. I haven't been to Blue Lakes in a few years. Be mindful of signs and only park in "day use" areas. Be sure to see if they charge a day use fee in the designated day use picnic areas. Also, be mindful that the road from lake to lake has been very rough-going in the past and I doubt it would be much better with the harsh winters they have up there. If the sign says 4WD you better also have high clearance.
Carolyn
One of our painters emailed me about a new sign he saw at the Hope Valley/Pickett Junction Restroom Area (junction of 88 and 89). It says that every person 16 years and older is required to have a Land Use pass, that they should have it in their possession. The passes can be purchased online (either day or annual) on the California Fish and Wildlife Department website. The site is vague as to what areas require the pass.
I called Sorenson's Resort to see what they knew about this since they have guests to go for day hikes nearby. They said that this is related to the fishing and hunting land use passes - which recently was lobbied to include "hikers" (not painters!) The man I spoke to said at this time the sign wasn't being enforced to his knowledge. Because the location is near the PCT trail (Pacific Crest Trail), many backpackers hike for weeks or months, and this sign appears to be directed to them.
So, unless you plan to backpack/paint/hike ....don't worry about the sign and enjoy your painting day!
P.S. I haven't been to Blue Lakes in a few years. Be mindful of signs and only park in "day use" areas. Be sure to see if they charge a day use fee in the designated day use picnic areas. Also, be mindful that the road from lake to lake has been very rough-going in the past and I doubt it would be much better with the harsh winters they have up there. If the sign says 4WD you better also have high clearance.
Carolyn
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
July 2018 paint-outs
Hello all,
July is typically hot, so go as early as you can to beat the heat. I recommend arriving by 9am. 8am is even better. I have chosen areas that are in the mountains or in the shade of forest because it is a little cooler than the Reno area. For the month of July, I recommend you bring the following:
July is typically hot, so go as early as you can to beat the heat. I recommend arriving by 9am. 8am is even better. I have chosen areas that are in the mountains or in the shade of forest because it is a little cooler than the Reno area. For the month of July, I recommend you bring the following:
- More drinking water than usual
- Umbrella and a wide-brim hat
- kerchief that you can wet and tie around your neck to cool down
- a small ice chest with ice to cool down
- Sunscreen AND bug spray
- lunch and snacks (avoid fried chicken and meats that attracts yellow jackets)
- antihistamine for allergy and unexpected bee stings
- folding chair
- cash for day use fees if required
- camera
- cell phone
- Be aware some of these places (Blue Lakes, Cathedral Road) does not have cell service
- a grocery bag that you can fill with rocks to weight your tripod down from blowing over
July 2018:
July 2, 3: Blue Lakes (7 miles from Hope Valley) see link: https://renotahoepleinairpainters.blogspot.com/search?q=Blue+Lakes
July 9, 10: Cathedral Road (the other side of Fallen Leaf Lake) When you see the link below, this is only one area you can paint. I don't have a prior post for the second site, but I will try to describe it here: Go past this spot about a quarter mile. On the left side there is a grove of aspen trees. Find your way through the aspen trees and you will come upon a hidden meadow that is solid lupin bushes. They are normally in bloom in July. Be respectful and only use the trail that goes through it - don't make any new trails please. This is a spectacular meadow and you can see Mount Tallac above the trees. see link: https://renotahoepleinairpainters.blogspot.com/search?q=Cathedral+Road
July 16, 17: Galena Creek Park
July 23, 24: Sand Harbor
July 30, 31: Tahoe Meadows
Thursday, May 24, 2018
June 2018 Paint-Outs
Hello painters!
May turned out to have quite a bit of precipitation! I did hear that the Sand Harbor day was gorgeous and a good turn-out of painters.
Again, I'm sorry I may not be able to attend June paint-outs. :-( But I hope you will.
Monday, June 4 and Tuesday the 5th: Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe
Monday, June 11 and Tuesday the 12th: Evans Creek Trail, Reno
Monday, June 18 and Tuesday the 19th: Hope Valley Pickett Junction
Monday, June 25 and Tuesday the 26th: Eagle Falls near Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe
For the new people: go to the blogsite and enter the name of the location in the search box in the upper left corner. It will take you to older posts in which details and pictures and directions are.
FYI: If you are interested, North Tahoe Arts is sponsoring a plein air event in June. See:
https://www.northtahoearts.com/nlt-plein-air-open-1
May turned out to have quite a bit of precipitation! I did hear that the Sand Harbor day was gorgeous and a good turn-out of painters.
Again, I'm sorry I may not be able to attend June paint-outs. :-( But I hope you will.
Monday, June 4 and Tuesday the 5th: Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe
Monday, June 11 and Tuesday the 12th: Evans Creek Trail, Reno
Monday, June 18 and Tuesday the 19th: Hope Valley Pickett Junction
Monday, June 25 and Tuesday the 26th: Eagle Falls near Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe
For the new people: go to the blogsite and enter the name of the location in the search box in the upper left corner. It will take you to older posts in which details and pictures and directions are.
FYI: If you are interested, North Tahoe Arts is sponsoring a plein air event in June. See:
https://www.northtahoearts.com/nlt-plein-air-open-1
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Art Material Sale
Hi painters,
One of our members, Karen Mauer is having an art materials sale this weekend:
One of our members, Karen Mauer is having an art materials sale this weekend:
"I will have art supplies, easels, paintings,
etc. etc. (including new canvases) at the Somersett neighborhood garage sale
this Sat. May 5, 2018 from 7 am to noon. Given my supply, I would also allow early
birds -- anytime Friday.
9176 Kenton
Trail, Reno, NV. is accessible from Exit 5, East Verdi, off I-80 (NOT GPS --
they've identified the wrong one! - go to Exit 5 instead!)
Anyone can
contact me at 406-270-3854
Thank you,
Karen Maurer
Thursday, April 19, 2018
May 2018 Paint-Outs
Hi painters,
April was an iffy month weather-wise. I don't think many people made it out to paint. Maybe May will be better....
May 2018 Schedule:
Monday, April 30 and Tuesday May 1 - Davis Creek Park
Monday May 7 and Tuesday May 8 - Sand Harbor (if the Boat Launch parking is open, meet there. Otherwise, park at the main parking for the park
Monday May 14 and Tuesday May 15 - Huffaker Hills Trailhead, Reno. From Longley Lane one block from McCarran Boulevard, take Alexander Lake Road to trailhead parking.
Link: http://www.newtoreno.com/huffaker-hills-trail-reno-nevada.htm
Monday May 21 and Tuesday May 22 - Tahoe Keys (see previous years posts for directions)
Monday May 28 (Memorial Day) and Tuesday May 29 - Tahoe Meadows (see previous posts for directions) P.S. you may want to avoid Memorial Day - it is up to you....
Note: May can be a muddy month with snow melt at Tahoe Meadows, be prepared with appropriate boots....
April was an iffy month weather-wise. I don't think many people made it out to paint. Maybe May will be better....
May 2018 Schedule:
Monday, April 30 and Tuesday May 1 - Davis Creek Park
Monday May 7 and Tuesday May 8 - Sand Harbor (if the Boat Launch parking is open, meet there. Otherwise, park at the main parking for the park
Monday May 14 and Tuesday May 15 - Huffaker Hills Trailhead, Reno. From Longley Lane one block from McCarran Boulevard, take Alexander Lake Road to trailhead parking.
Link: http://www.newtoreno.com/huffaker-hills-trail-reno-nevada.htm
Monday May 21 and Tuesday May 22 - Tahoe Keys (see previous years posts for directions)
Monday May 28 (Memorial Day) and Tuesday May 29 - Tahoe Meadows (see previous posts for directions) P.S. you may want to avoid Memorial Day - it is up to you....
Note: May can be a muddy month with snow melt at Tahoe Meadows, be prepared with appropriate boots....
Friday, March 30, 2018
April 2018 paint-outs
Happy Spring!
Hi painters, sorry I am so late in setting paint-outs....my computer crashed and I just got a new one....starting over takes time....
2018
Monday, April 2 and Tuesday April 3: Galena Regional Park, Mt. Rose Hwy, at 10:00 am
Monday, April 9 and Tuesday April 10: Rancho San Rafael Arboretum, Reno at 10:00 am
Monday, April 16 and Tuesday April 17: River Fork Ranch Regional Park, Genoa, at 10:00 am
Monday April 23 and Tuesday April 24: Evans Creek NatureTrail, Reno at 10:00 am
Monday April 30 and Tuesday May 1: Davis Creek Regional Park, Washoe Valley, at the pond at 10:00 am
For directions, click at the top of the blog page in the search box and type in the park or trail you wish to see previous posts that include directions.
I hope to see you one of those days!
Happy Painting,
Carolyn
Hi painters, sorry I am so late in setting paint-outs....my computer crashed and I just got a new one....starting over takes time....
2018
Monday, April 2 and Tuesday April 3: Galena Regional Park, Mt. Rose Hwy, at 10:00 am
Monday, April 9 and Tuesday April 10: Rancho San Rafael Arboretum, Reno at 10:00 am
Monday, April 16 and Tuesday April 17: River Fork Ranch Regional Park, Genoa, at 10:00 am
Monday April 23 and Tuesday April 24: Evans Creek NatureTrail, Reno at 10:00 am
Monday April 30 and Tuesday May 1: Davis Creek Regional Park, Washoe Valley, at the pond at 10:00 am
For directions, click at the top of the blog page in the search box and type in the park or trail you wish to see previous posts that include directions.
I hope to see you one of those days!
Happy Painting,
Carolyn
Sunday, January 28, 2018
February 2018 Paint-Out Schedule
Hi painters,
We are going to try something new - two paint-outs a week (same location) for Mondays and Tuesdays. We believe there are enough painters that would attend either one. For the real serious ones, going back to finish at the same location the next day might be advantageous (weather permitting of course).
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AND 6, 2018:
Sun Valley Regional Park, Sparks
10:00 am if not too cold. 11:00 if you want to wait a bit
Directions:
From the spagetti bowl (I-80 and 395):
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AND 13, 2018:
Riverfork Ranch, Genoa
10:00 (or 11:00 if very cold)
River Fork Ranch is located at 381 Genoa Lane, Minden, NV 89423 near the historic town of Genoa in the Carson Valley.
Directions from Carson City: Drive south on 395 for 8.7 miles
Turn Right onto SR 206/Genoa Lane and continue for 2.4 miles
The preserve and parking area will be on your left and is well marked with a sign.
More info: River Fork Ranch:
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nevada/placesweprotect/river-fork-ranch.xml
Visit nature.org/nevadaarthttp://nature.org/nevadaart
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2018:
Washoe Lake - North entrance - dunes view
10:00 (or 11:00 if very cold)
Directions:
From Reno Downtown 80/395/580: Take 580 south, Exit 47B for old 395 South/Virginia Street. Continue on old 395 going south (Virginia Street) (don't go to Virginia City)about 6.8 miles. At the top of a hill, get in the left-turning lane. Turn Left on East Lake Boulevard. Go about 2.1 miles and turn right on Lakeshore Drive. If you miss this turn, just turn at any other street and it will take you the same road - Lakeshore Drive - which follows the edge of the lake. Continue about 1.8 miles until you see the sign (pictured above) and turn right. Go to the end and meet in the parking lot.
Links: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/washoe-lake-state-park/
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2018:
Carson River Park, Carson City
Address: 5013 Carson River Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
10:00 (or 11:00 if very cold)
http://carson.org/government/departments-g-z/parks-recreation-open-space/parks-and-open-space/neighborhood-parks/carson-river-park
We are going to try something new - two paint-outs a week (same location) for Mondays and Tuesdays. We believe there are enough painters that would attend either one. For the real serious ones, going back to finish at the same location the next day might be advantageous (weather permitting of course).
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AND 6, 2018:
Sun Valley Regional Park, Sparks
10:00 am if not too cold. 11:00 if you want to wait a bit
Directions:
From the spagetti bowl (I-80 and 395):
- Go north on 395
- Take the 2nd exit - Clearacre Lane (exit 70B)
- Go north-east on Clearacre Lane
- It changes name to NV 443 and also to Sun Valley Blvd which is now heading north
- Turn Left on 7th Avenue
- First Right turn onto Sidehill
- Go to the end. Bennett Elementary School is on the right, and the entrance to the park is on the left
- Note: you will pass through a run-down area, but the ranger tells me the park is very safe. The people I saw there had nice cars and trucks and I felt completely safe
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AND 13, 2018:
Riverfork Ranch, Genoa
10:00 (or 11:00 if very cold)
River Fork Ranch is located at 381 Genoa Lane, Minden, NV 89423 near the historic town of Genoa in the Carson Valley.
Directions from Carson City: Drive south on 395 for 8.7 miles
Turn Right onto SR 206/Genoa Lane and continue for 2.4 miles
The preserve and parking area will be on your left and is well marked with a sign.
More info: River Fork Ranch:
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nevada/placesweprotect/river-fork-ranch.xml
Visit nature.org/nevadaarthttp://nature.org/nevadaart
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2018:
Washoe Lake - North entrance - dunes view
10:00 (or 11:00 if very cold)
Directions:
From Reno Downtown 80/395/580: Take 580 south, Exit 47B for old 395 South/Virginia Street. Continue on old 395 going south (Virginia Street) (don't go to Virginia City)about 6.8 miles. At the top of a hill, get in the left-turning lane. Turn Left on East Lake Boulevard. Go about 2.1 miles and turn right on Lakeshore Drive. If you miss this turn, just turn at any other street and it will take you the same road - Lakeshore Drive - which follows the edge of the lake. Continue about 1.8 miles until you see the sign (pictured above) and turn right. Go to the end and meet in the parking lot.
Links: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/washoe-lake-state-park/
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2018:
Carson River Park, Carson City
Address: 5013 Carson River Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
10:00 (or 11:00 if very cold)
http://carson.org/government/departments-g-z/parks-recreation-open-space/parks-and-open-space/neighborhood-parks/carson-river-park
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