Hi painters,
I'm glad you are all getting jazzed about planned paint-outs. For YOU, I have set the next 5 weeks up - even though I may not be able to attend. I will be getting rotator cuff surgery soon so I will not be able to attend most of these dates. But, most of you know each other and if you see a new face - be welcoming and friendly!!!!
Here is the schedule for escaping the heat of the Nevada high desert:
July 31, 2017: Sand Harbor State Park, Lake Tahoe.
August 7, 2017: Martis Valley, Truckee, CA
August 14, 2017: Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe
August 21, 2017: Tahoe Meadows, Mount Rose Hwy
August 28, 2017: Eagle Falls at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe
Meeting time: from 8am to 9:00 am for best parking choice
State Park entrance fees: (around $10) and no dogs
Regional parks (Eagle Falls parking lot) has a fee, but on the hwy there is no fee.
For directions to these places, go to the blog search box and type in the location and "search". It will take you to all the blog entries for that location in the past where there is more information.
Have fun everyone! If you know other artists, carpool if you can - it is more fun!
Showing posts with label Eagle Falls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eagle Falls. Show all posts
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
August 25, 2014 - Emerald Bay/Eagle Falls Paint-Out
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| Eagle Falls across the street from the free parking |
Date: August 25, 2014 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Emerald Bay/Eagle Falls
Park: Free parking on street outside the Eagle Falls/Eagle Lake Trailhead parking lot
Meet: At the free parking area
Amenities: pit toilet is at the Emerald Bay Look-Out parking area before you get to the Trailhead parking Lot. There is also a pit toilet inside the Trailhead parking lot. I am hoping these are still open, since they close them off-season in the winter.
After we meet, you can decide where you want to paint from. An easy short walk across the street and down some crude steps of rocks will take you to the top of Eagle Falls with views of Emerald Bay. You can also take your car back to the viewpoint parking lot if it is not full and paint Emerald Bay from there. Some people hike a short way down the trail that leads to Vikingsholm and paint from a viewpoint there. It is a long hike all the way down, and remember you have to hike it all the way up to get back to your car.
What to bring:
- camera
- painting gear
- cell phone
- a backpack or tote to be able to carry your gear down rock steps if you decide to go there
- good walking shoes with tread
- drinking water and lunch or snack
- art umbrella/hat/sunglasses/sunscreen
- bug spray
Directions:
From Reno: take 580 south to Carson City, at the end of the freeway take Fairview Exit and turn Right onto Fairview. Turn Left at old 395 So Carson Street, turn Right on Highway 50. Stay on 50 going through South Lake Tahoe for a total of 27 miles. Turn Right on CA-89/Emerald Bay Road. Go 8.5 miles. Trailhead and parking is on your Left. There are some hairpin turns before you get to Emerald Bay.
From Reno: take 580 south to Carson City, at the end of the freeway take Fairview Exit and turn Right onto Fairview. Turn Left at old 395 So Carson Street, turn Right on Highway 50. Stay on 50 going through South Lake Tahoe for a total of 27 miles. Turn Right on CA-89/Emerald Bay Road. Go 8.5 miles. Trailhead and parking is on your Left. There are some hairpin turns before you get to Emerald Bay.
From Reno, allow 1-1/2 hours drive time
If you are new or want me to look for you, please email me at carolynjean@carolynjeanthompson.com
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Thursday, June 5, 2014
June 9, 2014 (Monday) Hike 'n Sketch Eagle Lake (OR) paint Eagle Falls
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| Eagle Lake (from the internet) |
Date: June 9, 2014 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Eagle Lake Trailhead, near Emerald Bay
Parking: Free parking on the street in front of the trailhead
Additional Parking: Fee parking inside entrance to trailhead.
Hikers Meeting Place: Near the bathrooms (upwind!)
Non-Hikers Meeting Place: There is no leader for this group. Just find each other in the parking areas
You have a choice of: the hike 'n sketch Eagle Lake, (OR) paint Eagle Falls which is across the road from the parking area. Your choice! Hikers, please email me that you wish to join me so I look for you. Email me at carolynjean@carolynjeanthompson.com
HIKERS PLEASE NOTE: We will be taking the trail to Eagle Lake. This is a one-mile hike uphill. Although it is short, it is uphill and there are big granite steps at times. Hiking boots recommended and hiking poles are very helpful. A LIGHT BACKPACK IS A MUST. Bring plenty of water! Scale your art materials down to the lightest weight possible. If that means doing a pencil sketch or taking a small watercolor set, or a mini acrylic or oil set, please do so. Bring your camera for future photographic references for a studio painting.
What to bring:
- light weight painting gear - lighter than what you usually do
- small backpack
- camera
- drinking water - twice as much as you usually bring
- about $8 (?) for parking fee if you want to park inside the lot
- bug spray
- benedryl if you are allergic to bee stings
- hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- hiking boots
- hiking poles if you have them
- lunch or snack
- pencil to fill out wilderness permit (for the hike)
Directions from Reno: take 580 south to Carson City, at the end of the freeway take Fairview
Exit and turn Right onto Fairview. Turn Left at old 395 So Carson Street,
turn Right on Highway 50. Stay on 50 going through South Lake Tahoe for a
total of 27 miles. Turn Right on CA-89/Emerald Bay Road. Go 8.5
miles. Trailhead and parking is on your Left
http://www.truckee-travel-guide.com/vikingsholm-trail.html
http://www.waterfallswest.com/waterfall.php?id=lower-eagle-falls-emerald-bay-lake-tahoe-221
http://www.truckee-travel-guide.com/eagle-falls-trail.html
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Notes from the last paint-outs
We artists have been pretty lucky weather-wise on Mondays and Tuesdays! Here is a quick recap on our last paint-outs:
Oxbow Nature Area: What a pleasant surprise! This is a lovely spot! We had quite a good turn-out, too....Nan, Carol G., Emma, Jack Phillips, Chris, Karen and myself. There were different little spots to paint and we all spread out. Here is a picture of my place with Nan and Chris:
Hope Valley: We really had a window of mild weather on this "iffy" day. Great turn out: oops, lost my notes... let's see if I can remember everyone: Emma, Carol, Nan, Karen, Thaleia, Bonita (was there but I never saw her), Evelyn, Monika, Linda, and Bill. Hope Valley is such a big area and we all spread out. Below is the view Nan and I chose to view.
Bartley Ranch: It was a gorgeous day. Lonalee and I were there....where were you???? I painted the covered bridge and Lonalee painted a tractor. While I was painting an old-timer and his wife came over to talk. I told him how Bartley Ranch had a special meaning to me. Years ago when the Bartley family lived here I boarded my horse here. The man said "then I must-of shoed your horse for you! I did all the shoeing at Gus Bartley's!". Wow, then we talked about how the ranch was and he and his wife told me many funny and interesting stories of the place. It was the best part of the day for me!
Spooner Lake: It was a nice day but the weather was changing while we were there. A storm was just beginning to come and it got a little breezy about the time we were leaving. Present were Monika and her playful doggie entourage, new painter member Carol Karch from Dayton, and myself. It was a holiday Monday and there were hikers, snowshoers, a family sledding, and cross-country skiiers. Here is the view I chose to paint:
Eagle Falls: Another gorgeous and mild day! Present were Emma and myself and Lonalee (who came later) and three new painter participants! Welcome Denise Jenkins from Dayton (she painted the Markleeville Plein Air Event last summer with me), Cindy Ralson (from Ohio on vacation here for a few weeks), and Ginny Schankerman from South Lake Tahoe.
The view I had from the top of the falls:
Serene Lake:
This paint-out was an unpublished event, partly because it was a "scoping-out" day for future paint spots. Present were Monika, Linda and I. This location will be fun in the spring or summer. It is a pretty little lake lined by cabins above Donner Lake, back and beyond Sugar Bowl Ski Area. This lake has little islands with trees and a view of Castle Peak. The lake is iced over and covered with snow.
Oxbow Nature Area: What a pleasant surprise! This is a lovely spot! We had quite a good turn-out, too....Nan, Carol G., Emma, Jack Phillips, Chris, Karen and myself. There were different little spots to paint and we all spread out. Here is a picture of my place with Nan and Chris:
Bartley Ranch: It was a gorgeous day. Lonalee and I were there....where were you???? I painted the covered bridge and Lonalee painted a tractor. While I was painting an old-timer and his wife came over to talk. I told him how Bartley Ranch had a special meaning to me. Years ago when the Bartley family lived here I boarded my horse here. The man said "then I must-of shoed your horse for you! I did all the shoeing at Gus Bartley's!". Wow, then we talked about how the ranch was and he and his wife told me many funny and interesting stories of the place. It was the best part of the day for me!
Spooner Lake: It was a nice day but the weather was changing while we were there. A storm was just beginning to come and it got a little breezy about the time we were leaving. Present were Monika and her playful doggie entourage, new painter member Carol Karch from Dayton, and myself. It was a holiday Monday and there were hikers, snowshoers, a family sledding, and cross-country skiiers. Here is the view I chose to paint:
This paint-out was an unpublished event, partly because it was a "scoping-out" day for future paint spots. Present were Monika, Linda and I. This location will be fun in the spring or summer. It is a pretty little lake lined by cabins above Donner Lake, back and beyond Sugar Bowl Ski Area. This lake has little islands with trees and a view of Castle Peak. The lake is iced over and covered with snow.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
February 25, 2014 (Tuesday) Eagle Falls, Lake Tahoe
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| Eagle Creek (google search image) |
WEATHER PERMITTING
Date: February 25, 2014 (TUESDAY)
Time: 11:00 am
Place: Eagle Falls parking lot, near Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe
Amenities: Bathrooms at Eagle Falls and Emerald Bay turn-off, but it is unknown at this time if they are open
Meeting Place: Eagle Falls free parking area outside of the fee parking lot.
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| Free parking outside of Eagle Falls Trailhead parkinglot (google search image) |
Sorry - I haven't been there to scope it out at this time of year. Since it is a dry winter, the likelihood of parking is good since there was less snow to move away. Also, there is more likelihood that many areas are easier to walk to for good photos and/or painting.
Forecast: At this time they are talking partly cloudy and mild temps for the lake
What to bring:
- camera
- painting gear
- drinking water and snack or lunch
- Money for paid parking area if that is all there is available
- cell phone
- chains for your car? Maybe not necessary, but you should have in car
- winter clothes and layers, gloves, waterproof snow boots or hiking boots, warm hat
- brim hat for sun, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Snow shoes and poles?????
Hazards: In shaded areas there will be ice! Please tread carefully.
What you will see to paint:
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| picture from google search |
- views of Emerald Bay - check out the other parking pull-offs
- Views of snow around Lower Eagle Falls and maybe it will be frozen (?)
- Views of snow covered mountains
- Possibly Vikingsholm - people do hike/snowshoe/cross-country ski down the trail to Vikingsholm
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| Picture from google search |
Directions:
From Reno: take 580 south to Carson City, at the end of the freeway take Fairview Exit and turn Right onto Fairview. Turn Left at old 395 So Carson Street, turn Right on Highway 50. Stay on 50 going through South Lake Tahoe for a total of 27 miles. Turn Right on CA-89/Emerald Bay Road. Go 8.5 miles. Trailhead and parking is on your Left.
From Reno: take 580 south to Carson City, at the end of the freeway take Fairview Exit and turn Right onto Fairview. Turn Left at old 395 So Carson Street, turn Right on Highway 50. Stay on 50 going through South Lake Tahoe for a total of 27 miles. Turn Right on CA-89/Emerald Bay Road. Go 8.5 miles. Trailhead and parking is on your Left.
If you are new or want me to look for you, please email me at carolynjean@carolynjeanthompson.com
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