Next Location:
Sevier Park - Also home to Sunnyside, built in 1852 and now home to Metro Historical Commission and Metro Historical Zoning Commission.

12th Avenue South (Granny White Pike - It is listed as 3000 Granny White Pike) If you take 12th Avenue South - away from downtown, you can't miss it.

Here is a link with more info and includes a map.
www.nashville.gov/mhc/where_we_are.htm

Saturday, November 19, 2005.
7-10 am - we'll get there about 7:30.

Happy Painting - Brenda

Next Location: November 5, 2005
Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Directions: from the interstate get off at the Shelby Street exit and go away from the stadium. At the traffic light which should be 5th Ave South, make a right. From this point you will see signs all the way to the Greenway. You will take 5th Ave till it ends and make a left on Davidson. Continue on this street till you reach the Greenway. You will pass a golf course and the Navel Reserve.

A train bridge goes right over the beginning of the Greenway. This could prove to be a very interesting composition. There is a paved trail through the Greenway that follows the river. About .25 mile in, there is an overlook with a view of the river and limestone banks and an old brick tower. About another .25 - .5 mile and there is an observation deck of the bird sanctury - a very colorful field. There are also more trails through the Greenway. There is a parking lot at the Shelby Bottoms Greenway entrance. 7-10am - we will probably be there about 7:15 – 7:30 am. Happy painting, Brenda

Next Location: Saturday October 22, 2005
Centennial Park - with the leaves beginning to change, this location is only going to get more beautiful in the coming weeks. 7:30 - 10am.

October 29 & 30th - Oil Painters of America Great Paintout. Painting locations will include Downtown/Riverfront, Historic Germantown, Centennial Park, The Warner Parks, and The Hermitage. Daily group critiques will be hosted by Roger Dale Brown at the Tennessee Art League. Roger will be painting both days in the Germantown area. You can get more information from the OPA website or contact Lori Putnam. Happy Painting, Brenda

Weekend of October 15, 2005
This weekend Roger Dale Brown and Joel Knapp are holding a workshop at the Gallatin Marina. One day event and inlcudes demos and instruction. Check out Roger's website for more information or send email to: pan@rogerdalebrown.com.
See you next week. Brenda

Next Location: Saturday October 8, 2005
Downtown Nashville - Historic and new buildings, Fort Nashborough, bridges, and possibly a few boats. Parking is available on the street and at 7am there is plenty of parking spots available. We will be parking at the Riverfront and walking up a street or two. 7-10am. Happy painting, Brenda

The Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a treasure. We were in the middle of the city painting, yet surrounded by grass and trees. There are definitely a few more spots I would like to capture, so we will return there in the future. The sound of the train going overhead was also quite amazing!

Next Location: Saturday September 24, 2005
Centennial Park We'll be starting at the parking lot between the pond and the Parthenon. Be sure to explore a bit, there are so many great things to paint. 7-10am. Happy painting, Brenda

Next Location: September 17, 2005
Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Directions: from the interstate get off at the Shelby Street exit and go away from the stadium. At the traffic light which should be 5th Ave South, make a right. From this point you will see signs all the way to the Greenway. You will take 5th Ave till it ends and make a left on Davidson. Continue on this street till you reach the Greenway. You will pass a golf course and the Navel Reserve.

A train bridge goes right over the beginning of the Greenway. This could prove to be a very interesting composition. There is a paved trail through the Greenway which most of it follows the river. About .25 mile in, there is an overlook with a view of the river and limestone banks and an old brick tower. About another .25 - .5 mile and there is an observation deck of the bird sanctury - a very colorful field. There are also more trails through the Greenway. There is a parking lot at the Shelby Bottoms Greenway entrance. 7-10am - we will probably be there about 7:15 am. Happy painting, Brenda

Next Location - September 10, 2005

Bicentennial Mall State Park. This is located right next to the Farmer's Market. There are some really views in the park, the Farmer's Market, train tresses, and an absolutely great view of the Capitol. We're going to start on the street next to the Farmer's Market, up toward the Capitol building near the train tresses. See you then, Brenda

One of our smaller members taking a break!

The views from the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge were so amazing, we are going to paint there again this Saturday. For all of the places we have visited, we could go back a dozen times and still not paint it all.

For those concerned about the "bump" at the end of the bridge, there is an elevator that will take you past that point.

Next Location - Saturday September 3, 2005
Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. There is a parking lot and street parking on the downtown side at Demonbruen and Third Avenue. I believe there is also parking on the stadium side. 7-10am. See you then, Brenda

Farmers Market by Roger Dale Brown - 08/20/05

Next Location - Saturday August 27, 2005
We're going to take on the views from the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. There is a parking lot and street parking on the downtown side at Demonbruen and Third Avenue. I believe there is also parking on the stadium side. 7-10am. See you then, Brenda

Not only was painting in Germantown fun, but some of the residents came out and gave us more information about the area. Evidently the Mad Platter has quite a colorful past.

Next Location - August 20, 2005
Bicentennial Mall State Park. This is located right next to the Farmer's Market. There are some really nice things in the park but also a few places for views of the Farmer's Market and an absolutely great view of the Capitol. We are going to start at the parking lot on the corner of Jefferson and 8th (across from Eckerd Pharmacy). 7-10am. See you then, Brenda

Next Location - August 13, 2005, 7-10am
Historic Germantown. Established in the late 1840's this was Nashville's first suburb. It contains a significant number of Victorian building styles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Germantown Website: www.historicgermantown.org
Be sure to click on the Neighborhood Map and Tour link for more info about the area.

We are going to start on 6th Avenue North, near Monells Restaurant. From 40 you will get off at Exit 85 and go toward the State Capitol/Bicentennial Mall. Turn left on Monroe Street and Sixth is just a couple blocks down.

See you there,
Brenda

Painting at the Riverfront was fantastic. We even had a special appearance by the Mississippi Queen. With the boat, buildings and bridges, there was too much to paint in one Saturday morning, so let's return there this weekend.

Next Location: - August 6, 2005
Riverfront Park. Historic and new buildings, Fort Nashborough, bridges, and possibly a riverboat. Parking is available on the street as well as a parking lot. At 7am there is plenty of parking spots available. 7-10 am. See you then - Brenda

Our 2nd week of Plein Air Nashville was exciting. About 15 artists gathered at Centennial Park to capture the morning. It is a diverse location and I don't think anyone painted the same scene. We'll go back there in the upcoming weeks.

Next Location:
July 30, 2005 - Riverfront Park. Lots of interesting and old buildings line the riverfront along with Fort Nashborough. There is a walking bridge that crosses to the stadium and that could have a great view as well. There are many more neat buildings along Broadway and Second Ave. Parking is available on the street in front of the Fort as well as a parking lot. At 7am, there should be plenty of available spots. We will start at the Fort, 7-10 am. See you then - Brenda