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:

• 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

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....

January 2018 Paint-Out Schedule

As always, if weather permits.....

Date:     Monday, January 1, 2018
Time:     11:00
Place:     Washoe Lake Wetlands
 - at the very south end of Washoe Lake
Parking:      Free and plenty of parking

Directions:

From Reno, take I-580 South toward Carson City

Exit 44/Eastlake Boulevard

Left on Eastlake Boulevard

Go about 1.4 miles

As you go around a bend, a parking lot will appear on the left - turn left (it is easy to pass it up by mistake)

Link:  http://renotahoe.about.com/od/NevadaStateParks/ss/Tour-Of-Washoe-Lake-State-Park_7.htm

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Date:    Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Time:    11:00
Place:     Sand Harbor Boat Launch Parkinglot
Be aware they say the fee is year-round

Directions:  From Reno, take Mt Rose Hwy (431) to Incline

Left on Country Club Drive

Left on Lakeshore Blvd.  Go about 2 miles

Right into Sand Harbor Boat Launch parking lot

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Date:    Tuesday, January 16
Time:    11:00
Place:    Hope Valley at Pickett Junction
(intersection of 88 and 89 after you pass Sorensens

Note:  No cell service.  Food, drink and bathroom at Sorensens and Hope Valley Cafe
Directions from Reno:  Take 395 (580) South to Minden, turn right on Highway 88, pass Sorensens, turn right at the junction of 89 and park on side.  Approximately 1 hour 15 min. to Pickett's Junction from central Reno.
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Date:    Tuesday, January 23
Time:    11:00
Place:    Silver Saddle Ranch
Directions:    
From Reno, take 580 south
Take exit 38 for Fairview Drive, keep in left lane
Turn Left at the light onto Fairview Drive
At the round-about, take 1st exit onto East 5th Street
Turn Right on Carson River Road
Follow Carson River Road for 1.4 miles to the entrance at a bend in the road.
Picture above shows their sign on Carson River Road
Follow their gravel ranch road .6 miles to the parking area near the hay barn and ranch buildings.

Links, pictures and trail maps:  
Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch  http://fossr.org/

Silver Saddle Ranch  http://www.silversaddleranch.info/ssr-carson-about.htm

http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field/blm_programs/recreation/silver_saddle.html

Five Upcoming Paint-Outs

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!

January 16, 2017 (MONDAY) SAND HARBOR PAINT-OUT

Date:    January 16, 2017 (Monday)
Time:     10:00 am
Place:    Sand Harbor State Park, Incline
Meet:  Look for Carol Grigus at the Boat Launch Parking Emma and Look for the Easels
Fee:            about $10 per car if you don't have a year placquard
Amenities:    bathrooms?
Restrictions:  no dogs
There should be lots of snow so dress accordingly and drive safely!!
What to bring:

• park entry fee money (about $10)
• your lunch and beverage or purchase there
• hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• bug spray (bee season)
• your painting gear 
• your beach and/or water recreation needs
• cell phone
• camera
• folding chair?

Directions:

From Reno:  Take the Mt. Rose Hwy(431) to Incline.  Turn left at Country Club Drive (there is a sign that says "Sierra Nevada College" - that is the turn).  At Hwy 28 (the road that goes along the lake) turn left.  Go south on this road about 3 miles.  Sand Harbor is on your right.  The boat launch parking is the first turn.  The main entrance for people without boats is the next entrance.  

From South Lake Tahoe - take HWY 50 towards Carson City.  At the summit get in the right turning lane and turn right on Hwy 28.  Go about 10 miles towards Incline.  Sand Harbor will be on your left before you get to Incline Village.

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March 16, 2014 (Monday) Sand Harbor Paint-Out

the beach at the boat lanch

WEATHER PERMITTING

Date:          March 16, 2014 (Monday)
Time:          10:00 am
Place:          Meet at Sand Harbor - the boat launch parking lot beach
Fees:            there is a fee envelope slot
Paint:           wherever you wish!
Amenities:   Restrooms
Host:          None, but this is so popular, if the weather is good there will be painters!

What to bring:

• painting gear
• camera
• Nevada State Park Auto Pass or cash for fee
• food/drink
• appropriate clothing - check forecast
• hat, sunglasses
• art umbrella

Directions:

From Reno:  Take the Mt. Rose Hwy(431) to Incline.  Turn left at Country Club Drive (there is a sign that says "Sierra Nevada College" - that is the turn).  At Hwy 28 (the road that goes along the lake) turn left.  Go south on this road about 3 miles.  Sand Harbor is on your right.  The boat launch parking is the first turn.  The main entrance for people without boats is the next entrance.  

From South Lake Tahoe - take HWY 50 towards Carson City.  At the summit get in the left turning lane and turn left on Hwy 28.  Go about 10 miles towards Incline.  Sand Harbor will be on your left before you get to Incline Village.

ttp://parks.nv.gov/parks/sand-harbor/

January 20, 2014 2:00 pm Paint-Out at Sand Harbor

Date:          January 20, 2014
Time:          2:00 pm
Place:         Sand Harbor, the Boat Launch parking lot
Parking:      plenty but there is a fee during winter if the ranger comes by
Amenities:   bathrooms
Meet:          Monika will be there

What to bring:

• camera
• painting gear
• drinking water and snack
• $ for parking?
• appropriate clothing, gloves, hat - check forecast
• sunscreen for your face, sunglasses
• painting umbrella if sunny day
• cell phone
• carry chains if road report says to

Directions:  From Reno, take Mt Rose Hwy (431) to Incline

Left on Country Club Drive

Left on Lakeshore Blvd.  Go about 2 miles

Right into Sand Harbor Boat Launch parking lot

November 11, 2013 (Mon.) Paint-Out at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe

It is after the tourist season, the parking attendants are gone, it is peaceful and quiet, the weather is cooler but it is still beautiful.....come paint the jewel of the Sierra Nevada - Lake Tahoe's Nevada side....

Date:     November 11, 2013 (Monday)
Time:     10:00 am
Place:     Sand Harbor State Park at the Boat Launch Parking Lot
Parking:  they say fee year-round - envelopes in off season (take your chances)
Meeting Place:   Boat Launch area
Amenities:  Toilets, drinking water, picnic tables

What to bring:

• camera
• painting gear
• change for parking (about $10)
• drink, lunch or snack
• May be a high of 54 degrees, bring a jacket
• sunscreen and hat and umbrella if you have one

Directions:  From Reno, take the Mt. Rose Hwy (431) to Incline.  Turn Left on Country Club Drive (before you get to Tahoe Blvd (28), at the stoplight, turn left on Tahoe Blvd (28) aka Lake Tahoe East Shore Drive and go about 1 or 2 miles.  Turn Right into the first entrance (the Boat Launch entrance)

http://parks.nv.gov/parks/sand-harbor/

Lake Tahoe/Sand Harbor and top of Mt. Rose Hwy Paint-Out

Monika

Monika, Carol, Emma and I met at Sand Harbor/Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side, for a paint-out.  Carol and Emma were on the other side of the beach park, so I didn't get any photos of them.  (Carol just sent me her picture of her painting in progress - here it is:

Carol's rock study

My new oil painting set-up!

Since Monika and I had a head-start and finished our first paintings, we drove up to the top of Mt. Rose Hwy to the "Meadow" and painted.  Although the snow was icy and packed, I thought I'd try out my new gear that fits in a backpack and snow shoe out into the meadow - to see if I could do this....yep!  Passes the test!  I'll write about gear in another post.  I'm going to ask my friends to do a little description of their art gear for me so I can post their ideas too.