Merry Christmas to all plein air painters from PAN

(Plein Air Nashville)

Painted in The Arcade - Downtown Nashville - December 8, 2007


Announcement !
We are not going to meet for a few weeks in celebration of the Season,
but plan to resume our Saturday painting
in January (weather permitted).

Happy Painting with what's left of the Year.

Painting of the Day and Next Location

Here's Cheryl Climer painting the cows from a safe distance last week.

Next Location - Saturday/tomorrow - December 8, 2007 - 7:45 am

The Arcade - Downtown Nashville

(Between 4th & 5th and Church & Union - we'll meet closer to 5th)

This is a great spot (not actually indoors)

both historically and protected from the elements.

If we need to warm up, we can just pop in one of the old shops,

maybe buy some peanuts.

Here are a few links and what has been said about our famous Arcade.

If you haven't been downtown in awhile, this should bring back memories.

http://www.nashvillewebreview.com/automat/nashville/businesses/arcade/TheArcade.htm

http://www.tennessean.com/learn-nashville/archives/04/08/49490608.shtml

http://nashvillenut.com/

This is also one of the art weekends downtown and

there could be some Christmas shoppers around.

Happy Painting - Bitsy King

Next Location - Saturday - December 1, 2007 - 7:45 am
Hermitage - 1658 Stewarts Ferry Pike - My house/office/studio.
(Come whenever you can, stay as long as like.)

It's nothing fancy, just an old log house - several outbuildings - a mess of turkeys - cows next door - a wooded trail to the lake - you may paint from inside or out - from front porch or deck - whatever turns you on. I'll have a pot of coffee on.

Directions:
Take I-40 East to Old Hickory Blvd. (Exit 221B)
Go right on Old Hickory Blvd. to light (Bell Rd)
Go left on Bell to light (S. New Hope Rd)
Go right on S. New Hope to dead end (Stewarts Ferry Pike)
Go left on Stewarts Ferry to 4th drive on right - 1658 - triple mail box.

If you get lost, call 885-3141 (house) or 884-7710 (office/studio).

Help!
We are trying to find indoor locations for the winter months -
so we can continue our PAN Saturdays. So far, no luck.
Have tried hotels, libraries, and malls, but they don't want us.
The Factory may work sometime, but there were too many
Christmas events going on this weekend.

We'll welcome any suggestions. If you have a spot in mind,
please give them a call first to check it out. If they are agreeable,
please email me with their info, including phone number and webpage
- kking84700@aol.com

Hope to see you tomorrow.

Bitsy King

Painting of the Day - November 17, 2007

Thalia Kahl - painting the Fall colors in the garden at Belle Meade Plantation.

We won't be meeting this week, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Next Location to be announced next week.

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Pictures of the Day - Harlindale Farm, Franklin - November 10, 2007

We'll be returning here often - there's so much to paint!

Cal Shiver and Jim Frazier

Cathleen Windham

Kevin Menck and Dawn Whitelaw


Dawn Whitelaw

Brenda Long

Next Location - Belle Meade Plantation

Saturday - November 17, 2007 - 7:45 am

For more info, check it out

http://www.bellemeadeplantation.com

Happy Painting - Bitsy

Painting of the Day - November 3, 2007

Doug Jones, planning his painting at Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina, Nashville.

With a misty "lake fog", it started out pretty "cool",

but as the fog gradually lifted the morning warmed up nicely.

Next Location - Saturday, November 10, 2007, 7:45 a.m.

Harlinsdale Farm - Franklin, TN

This is a great location, directly across Franklin Road from The Factory.

This farm was recently bought by the City of Franklin.

Please check out the details in the attached link and

be sure to scroll to the bottom and read the rules.

http://www.franklin-gov.com/parks/harlinsdale.html

I was told that you can see several of the buildings from the parking area,

but if you walk straight ahead from there, through the pasture,

you can walk all the way to the river.

(Note: we'll be sharing the park with some Boy Scouts -

which could add some interest to your painting.)

Happy Painting - Bitsy

Next Location - Saturday, November 3, 2007, 7:45 am
Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina

Summer heat is gone, Fall weather is here, not cold yet, sailboats are beautiful ...... DUH, what could be better?? Come out Saturday - practice your boat painting. As stated previously ..... you can paint from the clubhouse deck, from the bank, or out on the docks (but not individual slips). Just keep in mind that we are guests of the marina (and boat owners) and need to respect their property and privacy.

Here is a link with pictures and directions.

http://www.nashville.gov/parks/marina/htm

Happy Painting - Bitsy

Paintings of the Day - October 20, 2007

Paintings of Radnor Lake, Nashville, TN

by (left to right) Robin Ritner, Kevin Menck and Elaine Kay

Next Location - Back to Historic Germantown

Saturday, October 27, 2007, 7:45 AM

Everyone had such a good time at the Oktoberfest, that we're doing it again.

There is so much to paint at this location:

historic homes, churches, streets, views of downtown and the Farmers Market.

Happy Painting - Bitsy

Announcements:

You Are Invited

The Chestnut Group, plein air painters for the land
and Leiper’s Creek Gallery present
Ken Auster

Artist's Reception, Friday evening, Oct. 26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Leiper's Creek Gallery
Exhibit runs Oct. 22–27, 2007

For directions to Leiper's Creek Gallery in Leiper's Fork, visit
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4144+Old+Hillsboro+Rd,+Franklin,+TN&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.15347,67.060547&ie=UTF8&ll=35.895725,-86.995583&spn=0.19385,0.261955&z=12&iwloc=addr&om=1
For more information on Ken or to view his work, visit http://www.kenauster.com/
Free and Open to the Public. Please forward this email to your friends and patrons.

ALSO - Ken Auster's Lecture and Slideshow
Tonight - Wed. evening, Oct. 24
7:00 PM Slide presentation at Brentwood Library

8109 Concord Rd., Brentwood, TN
Free and Open to the Public.
Workshop Participants have reserved seating in the front of the room.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=8109+concord+Rd,+Brentwood,+TN&sll=35.899897,-86.995583&sspn=0.185496,0.261955&ie=UTF8&ll=35.996341,-86.787701&spn=0.092635,0.130978&z=13&iwloc=addr&om=1

Painting of the Day - October 13, 2007

Judith Jackson, painting at Oktoberfest in Nashville's historic Germantown.

Next Location - Radnor Lake

Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 7:45 A.M.

It's Fall and Radnor is at it's most beautiful time; besides, there is a Chestnut Group show around the corner. Come on out and paint, or just enjoy the weather while you can.

Happy Painting - Bitsy

We also have an announcement about an upcoming workshop:

Next Location - Saturday, October 13, 2007, 7:45 AM until ???

Historic Germantown - Annual Oktoberfest

It just happens to be Oktoberfest in Nashville's Historic Germantown, so come on out, join the fun, take advantage of this opportunity to paint the crowd - there'll be lots of subjects. Festivities start at 8 AM with a 5-K Run/Walk and are followed by Live German Music with 5 stages, Street Performers, Polka Dancing, Authentic German Food/Beverages, Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Germantown Homes, Churches and Garden Tours.

This should be great fun - whether you're there to paint or just enjoy the day. Fantastic weather too - finally! Check it out - www.nashvilleoktoberfest.com

Happy Painting
Bitsy King

Sunflowers to Paint - South of Franklin.

Sunday - October 7,
Monday - October 8,
Tuesday - October 9,
Friday - October 12,
Sunday - October 14,
Monday - October 15 and
Tuesday - October 16th

We (anyone receiving the Plein Air Nashville email) have been invited by a fellow PAN and Chestnut Group member, Annie Goetze, to paint her amazingly beautiful sunflowers which will be blooming for the next couple weeks. She says there is no need to call ahead, but do stick to the listed days above. The field is out and ready for painters who would like to come - about an acre with rolling hills, cows, barn, rural setting .... pretty. Annie says the sunflowers are not full height, but about 4 feet tall and beautiful. You may want to bring a stool so you can see their tops.

Directions:
From downtown Franklin, go Main Street to West Main, which turns into Carters Creek Pike. About 4 miles out of town will be a V in road (Halfway Market) - stay straight - stay on Carters Creek Pike toward Burwood. You will pass a large lake and Bear Creek Road (sharp curve) on right. Start to look for long black fence on left - end of fence is 4080 Carters Creek Pike. (Driveway before Willow Hall or Willow Creek School.) Sharp drive, pond on the left - go all the way down drive thru gate - cannot miss the field of flowers.

Happy Painting.

Next Location - Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 7:45 AM
Radnor Lake

This is a very tranquil location, loaded with atmosphere. Just remember to stay on the paths (of course, the path edge, not in the way of the other visitors). There will a little hike, but if you have wheels, you can take the road up to the spillway road.

Happy Painting.

Painting of the Day - September 29, 2007

Jean Gauld-Jaeger, with her painting of the entrance gate to Cheekwood.

Next Location: Cheekwood again !!!
1200 Forrest Park Drive - Nashville, TN 37205 - (615) 356-8000
Saturday - September 29, 2007 - 9:30 am - at the gate !

We had a great turnout last week - twice as many Cheekwood members as guests, so everyone got in. There is so much to paint at this location that we wanted to do it again, however, we're not meeting until 9:30. This is the time they open to the public (and the earliest they want us to start). We will go back to our regular 7:45 ish for other locations.

Same procedure - meet at the gate at 9:30. If you have a Family Membership, you can have three guests. If you have an Individual Membership, you can get yourself in. If you are late, tell Eleanor at the gate that you are meeting the Plein Air Nashville painting party. We will be parking in Area B.

If you want to be a "guest" of a member, please email me by tonight or call my cell.
kking84700@aol.com or 513-0511.

Happy Painting - Bitsy King

Painting of the Day - September 22, 2007

Kevin Menck, painting at Cheekwood, Nashville, Tennessee.

Happy Painting.

Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 8:15 am - Cheekwood

Although Cheekwood does not open until 9:30, our start time is 8:15, the earliest time they would let us enter the grounds. Please be there at that time, at the entrance, so we can coordinate the members and guests.

We would like to have a count, so please email me if you will be joining us ..... kking84700@aol.com

My cell number is 513-0511.
Thanks, Bitsy

Interesting work, thought this group might enjoy it. There's a link to his website here in our list of sites to visit. Elio is considering doing a workshop here in Nashville. If you have interest, you can sign up on his website for more information. His unique use of color and the way he brings chroma to canvas is amazing. Leiper's Creek Gallery has a few of his pieces if you get out that way.

Next Location: Cheekwood !!!

1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 356-8000



Saturday - September 22, 2007 - 8:15 am - outside the gate !



On this beautiful 55-acre property there is so much to paint ........ a mansion, gatehouse, gardens, ponds, fountains, statuary and spectacular views over rolling hills.



Although there is a non-member admission fee of $10 ($8 for seniors), we have a few coming with Family Membership, which entitlese them to three guests each. We'll do our best to get you in, but it's worth every penny if we can't. (Of course, we're asking anyone with an Individual Membership or a free pass, to use their own.)



If you plan to come Saturday and are a member of Cheekwood, please email me - kking84700@aol.com - we'd love to take advantage of your three guests.



If you are late, ask the lady at the gate if there are any "guest passes" left for the PleinAir Nashville painting party.



For more information and directions, go to http://cheekwood.org/



Happy Painting.

Due to other events going on this weekend, we're not going to meet tomorrow, the 15th.

However, please put next Saturday, September 22nd on your calendar. We'll be going to Cheekwood. Watch for another post - with more information.

Happy painting.

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 - 7:45 am

DOWNTOWN - 2ND & COMMERCE

LOTS TO PAINT!!    

HAPPY PAINTING  :)

Next Location: Downtown Nashvile - 2nd and Commerce
Saturday September 8, 2007
7:45 am

Great architecture, short walk to Broadway or the courthouse.

Should be a great morning. Happy Painting.
Brenda

No location this week. Enjoy the holiday and Happy Painting.

Brenda

Painting of the Day - August 25, 2007

Jim Frazier, painting the columns at War Memorial, Nashville, TN.

(This was an excellent location, as there was a constant breeze and plenty spots to find shade .... a good turnout of 8 also.)

Happy Painting

Next Location: Nashville War Memorial - Downtown
301 6th Ave North - Early morning, parking should be available on 6th or 7th
Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 - 7:45am

This location has sculpture, great architectural details, and views. I was there this week and the breeze was incredible.


Photo Credit: Blake Wylie

See you Saturday. Happy Painting.
-Brenda

It's a Radnor thing.......!!!

In consideration of the Radnor/Chestnut Group event in November, our little entourage will head out this Saturday to Radnor. You MUST join us and take advantage of this opportunity to create your own interpretation(s) of these wondrous 747 acres in the heart of our city!!

Meet at the visitor center at 7:45 am on Aug. 18th. If you need directions or want more information, visit www.radnorlake.org.

See you Saturday!

Painters--

What a GREAT turnout we've had the past few weeks! Thanks to everyone who has been coming out! As you know, the heat has been very intense and is expected to be in this holding pattern for several more days. We will take a break this week and see if we can scare this heat wave off and resume painting on Saturday, Aug. 18th.

See you Soon!

Painting of the Day - August 4, 2007

Cheryl Climer, painting in The Nashville City Cemetery.

Nashville, TN

Happy Painting

Next Location: The Nashville City Cemetery
Saturday - August 4, 2007 - 8:00 AM


"Opened in 1822, the City Cemetery is the oldest continuously operated public cemetery in Nashville. A walk through the cemetery is truly a walk through Nashville's history. The gravestones tell the stories ......" David Crockett, Tennessee Robertson Davis, James Robertson .....

We have permission from the Metro Parks and Recreation Dept. to paint Saturday morning. The gates open at 8:00, so that's when we'll start. Their website below mentions some activities by vandals, but don't let that scare you. The Parks Dept. knows we will be there, and they are notifying the Park Police to be on special lookout for us and to make sure the gates are open (4th Ave.) by 8:00.

The Cemetery is on the corner of 4th Ave. South (runs south only) and Oak St. (couple blocks south of Lafayette).

For more information and directions, go to
http://www.thenashvillecitycemetery.org/

As it's always a good idea to practice "safety in numbers", I hope we have a good show Sat. - especially you guys.

Happy Painting
Bitsy

Painting of the Day - July 28, 2007

Tommy Thompson, painting in the garden at Belle Meade Plantation.

Nashville, TN

Happy Painting
Bitsy

Belle Meade Plantation - Saturday, July 28, 2007

7:45 A.M.


Forgot to mention the time in the earlier post. You can count on this always being 7:45ish, unless we let you know differently. The Plantation does not actually open until 9:00, but we can enter early from the Leake Ave. side, park and walk in. There is normally a fee, but our group will not be charged. Of course, should you wish to tour the Plantation, you will have to pay.

Hope to see you Saturday and that the rain holds off until the afternoon.

Happy Patinting.
Bitsy

Next Location: Belle Meade Plantation
Saturday - July 28, 2007

We've had several people wanting to paint the Belle Meade area, so what better
than the famous Belle Meade Plantation. This is a favorite spot for painters,
as there are so many subjects.

From Nashville - go SW on West End, which becomes Harding Rd (Hwy 70S) -
Pass Belle Meade Blvd to - 5025 Harding Road

Check out their website - in particular the "about us" section

www.bellemeadeplantation.com

See you there. Happy Painting.
Bitsy

Painting of the Day - July 21, 2007

Brenda Long, painting Musica
at the Music Row roundabout


Nashville, TN


Happy Painting


Bitsy

Next Location: Musica at the Music Row roundabout
Saturday July 21, 2007 - 7:45 am

At this location, the sculpture takes precedence however there are also terrific views of the downtown. This may prove to be a challange but also a lot of fun.

The roundabout is located at Division St. and 17th Ave.

More information about Musica can be found at the sculpter's, Alan LeQuire, website:

See you then. Happy Painting.
Brenda

Painting of the Day -
July 14, 2007




Cal Shiver,
painting at Centennial Park
Nashville, TN

Happy Painting - Bitsy

Next Location: Centennial Park
Saturday July 14, 2007 - 7:45 am

This weekend marks the 2nd anniversary of Plein Air Nashville. Since Centennial Park is where it all started, that's where we'll go. If you are tired of painting green this summer, Centennial is the place to be with great views, landscaping and lots of color.

See you Saturday. Happy Painting.
Brenda

We will be meeting Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 7:45 AM at the entrance to Percy Warner Park, which is the end of Belle Meade Blvd. Sorry to be so late with this notice.

See you there!

Bitsy

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Painting of the Day - June 23, 2007

Cathleen Windham, painting at

Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina

Nashville, TN

Happy Painting - Bitsy

Correction on link:



http://www.nashville.gov/parks/marina.htm



Sorry!

Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina - Sat., June 23, 2007



Under sail or in a slip, sailboats make interesting and beautiful painting. Paint from the clubhouse deck, from the bank, or out on the piers (but not individual slips). Just keep in mind that we are guests of the marina (and boat owners) and need to respect their property and privacy.



We'll start around 7:45 am or come earlier if you want.

Here is a link with pictures and directions.



http://www.nashville.gov/parks/marina/htm



See you Saturday. Hoping for some clouds but no rain.

Bitsy
Feel free to call my cell if you have trouble finding us - 513-0511.

Painting Of The Day - June 16, 2007
Here is Bitsy King, street painting in the Village
Nashville, TN

Happy Painting - Brenda

Next Location: Hillsboro Village
Saturday June 16, 2007
7:45 am


Hillsboro Village is located on 21st Avenue. It is a four block collection of shops, boutiques and restaurants. Lots of colorful awnings and buildings. It is home to the Belcourt Theatre, Nashville's last surviving revival film house, which dates back to 1925. Also the Pancake Pantry, Fidos, Boscos, and Provence (just to name a few).


Let's start at the Belcourt.

The Belcourt Theatre is located at 2102 Belcourt Avenue in Hillsboro Village behind Pangaea and the Villager Tavern.

From I-440, take the 21st Avenue exit. Drive North on 21st Avenue into Hillsboro Village. Go through the Acklen Avenue light - the next street on the left is Belcourt Avenue. The theatre is up Belcourt Ave. on the right.

Parking is available behind the theatre, on the side streets, and in permissible spots in the lot adjacent to the theatre. Please respect other merchants' requests to not park in specially marked spots and fire lanes.

See you Saturday. Happy Painting. - Brenda

Beaman Park paint out, Saturday, June 9th. Directions: Take Briley Parkway to Exit 24, Ashland City Highway/State Route 12. From Briley, head south on S.R. 12, away from Ashland City. Turn left at the flashing caution sign onto Eatons Creek Road. Go four miles. Cross Old Hickory Boulevard and in less than a mile turn left onto Little Marrowbone Road. The park entrance is a half-mile farther on the left on 4111 Little Marrowbone Road. We'll meet at the parking lot at the bottom of the hill (there's another at the top of the hill).

Also, here's a couple of links that will tell you more. http://www.nashville.gov/parks/locations/beaman.html
http://www.beamanpark.org

Bug spray and long pants are highly recommended!! :) There are some nice bridges to paint from or that you may want to paint! Lots of creeks, great trees, etc.

My cell is 403.7685. I will try to be there promptly at 7:30am, so if you get lost, give me a call. I have a 2 door gold colored Acura so you know what to look for. And, for future paint-outs, if you have a location you'd like us to visit, please let us know!!

See you Saturday!
Cathleen

Hello Artist, We are taking this week off (June 2, 2007), but stay tuned for next Saturday's painting location.

Happy Painting.
Brenda

Next Location: Downtown Nashville
Saturday May 26, 2007 -
7:45 am

Lots of parking available in the early morning. We'll meet around the train stop.

Riverfront Station is conveniently located at 109 S. 1st Avenue in downtown Nashville, at the foot of Broadway, adjacent to the Flag Court and the Shelby Avenue Bridge.

Happy Painting!

Come on out tomorrow - May 19th - Centennial Park - 8:00 a.m. Should

be great weather. You don't need directions. Just paint.



Remember, anyone can pick a spot. Just send your pick to one of the

managers (with directions) and we'll see that it's posted.



See you Saturday -

Bitsy King

Let's Go Painting!

Next Location: Germantown
Saturday May 12, 2007
7:30 - 10:30 am

Germantown is an historic neighborhood with lots of great architectural details. Early mornings are a wonderful time for catching the sunlight on wrap around porches with swings.

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

From 40 you will get off at Exit 85 and go toward the State Capitol/Bicentennial Mall. Turn left on Monroe Street and you'll be in Germantown. I will start on 6th - near Monels - and find a great spot north.


Plein Air Nashville Needs Your Help - As with most everyone, it's hard to paint every Saturday. It would be great to get more people involved in managing the group. Nothing difficult, just help choose locations, provide directions, and most importantly - come out to paint. With our new email list, one post to the website and everyone knows.

If you are interested, please send me an email brenda@vectorland.com

See you Saturday. Happy Painting.
-b