Next Site - Saturday - April 25, 2009 - 9:30 A.M.
Cumberland River from Rolling Mill Hill
We were trying to avoid downtown tomorrow (with the Marathon), but this location looks like it will be fine with easy access - even with all the road closures.
This is the old Nashville General Hospital building location on the bluff above the river. The Metro Development and Housing Authority has authorized us to paint from this restricted property.
This is a location not available to the general public and should be an exciting opportunity for us. I am hoping they will make this available to us for Saturday morning also, but no guarantees.
From the South or West: The best way to get there is take 8th Ave., right on Chestnut St. past the Sounds Stadium, left on 2nd Ave., right on Middleton, straight ahead to the bluff.
From North or East: Take Lebanon Road from Briley Parkway all the way downtown.
It will become Hermitage Ave., then bend right and become 1st Ave.
Right at the Bend is Middleton.....turn Right on Middleton St. straight toward the river.
You will be in the middle of the Rolling Mill Hill Development. You will pass two condo buildings on your right. After the second condo building, turn right and follow this road toward the large smoke stack that was once part of Nashville General Hospital. You can set up on the bluff on this road for your painting session. It gives the best view up and down the river and also should be the most convenient place.
Hope to see you.
Happy Painting
Bitsy King
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Next Location - Friday, Saturday and Sunday
April 17th, 18th & 19th - 8:00 to 6:00
Radnor Lake
Come paint anytime this weekend at Radnor Lake. The Chestnut Group is having a show and sale of Radnor Lake and Middle Tennessee paintings in the Visitor's Center and some of their members will be painting throughout the park. We thought it would be nice to have all the local plein air painters join them. Of course, if you're asked what you're doing - you can tell them about the Show and direct them to the Visitor's Center to take a "look see" and possibly buy.
Stop by the Center before you go paint - pick up a few of these invitations (painted by PAN painter and Chestnut Group member, Kevin Menck) to have on hand with you while you paint.
www.radnorlake.org
See you sometime this weekend!
Happy Painting.
Bitsy King
513-0511
April 17th, 18th & 19th - 8:00 to 6:00
Radnor Lake
Come paint anytime this weekend at Radnor Lake. The Chestnut Group is having a show and sale of Radnor Lake and Middle Tennessee paintings in the Visitor's Center and some of their members will be painting throughout the park. We thought it would be nice to have all the local plein air painters join them. Of course, if you're asked what you're doing - you can tell them about the Show and direct them to the Visitor's Center to take a "look see" and possibly buy.
Stop by the Center before you go paint - pick up a few of these invitations (painted by PAN painter and Chestnut Group member, Kevin Menck) to have on hand with you while you paint.
www.radnorlake.orgSee you sometime this weekend!
Happy Painting.
Bitsy King
513-0511
Friday, April 10, 2009
Next Location - Scarritt-Bennett Center
"We wish everyone a Happy Easter and hope you can find time to join us Saturday morning for a few hours of Spring-time painting. We've picked a nice mid-town spot - just across 21st from the Vanderbilt Campus .... where you can paint a church, in keeping with the Season.
Scarritt-Bennett has wonderful buildings/churches and here are some of their gorgeous doorways.
Saturday, April 11, 2009, 9:00 AM
(This is a repeat of Easter 2008)
"We wish everyone a Happy Easter and hope you can find time to join us Saturday morning for a few hours of Spring-time painting. We've picked a nice mid-town spot - just across 21st from the Vanderbilt Campus .... where you can paint a church, in keeping with the Season.
Scarritt-Bennett has wonderful buildings/churches and here are some of their gorgeous doorways.
Doorways of the Campus
Check out this site - especially the Buildings .... perfect for architectural drawing or painting practice. There are directions on this site too, as well as a good map of the center. We'll meet in the courtyard behind Scarritt Hall, Bennett Hall and Wightman Chapel - on 19th Ave. S.
You can't miss it. Should be no problem parking on the street."
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Here are Jim and Cal painting a mossy bridge at Warner Park last week.
See you Saturday.
Happy Painting
Bitsy King
513-0511
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Plein Air Paint Out in Atlanta (Roswell) in August.
You might want to put this on your calendar.... I am!
The Great Chattahoochee River Paint Out
Make your plans to participate! August 12 – 15, 2009
Professional and amateur artists gather for 3 days of painting in the beautiful Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at Island Ford and select sites along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. You will find tranquility, inspiration and beauty for you and your work as you enjoy three days of on-site painting at specified locations.
Download a registration form from: http://www.visitroswellga.com/include-new/PaintOutRegistsration.pdf
Full information is available at: http://www.visitroswellga.com/great-chattahoochee-river-paint-out.html
A map will be provided and you will choose the location(s) where you would like to paint. The event will be open to the public for viewing as the artists paint.
Special Exhibit and Reception
After 3 days of painting, artists will submit their work for exhibit and awards at a special show and reception on August 15.
The Great Chattahoochee River Paint out Exhibition & Reception will be held at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at Island Ford August 15th.
Mary Williams
IT Manager
Historic Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau
617 Atlanta Street
Roswell, GA 30075
770-640-3253
www.visitroswellga.us
Fell free to call Mary if you have any questions.
Happy Painting
Bitsy King
You might want to put this on your calendar.... I am!
The Great Chattahoochee River Paint Out
Make your plans to participate! August 12 – 15, 2009
Professional and amateur artists gather for 3 days of painting in the beautiful Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at Island Ford and select sites along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. You will find tranquility, inspiration and beauty for you and your work as you enjoy three days of on-site painting at specified locations.
Download a registration form from: http://www.visitroswellga.com/include-new/PaintOutRegistsration.pdf
Full information is available at: http://www.visitroswellga.com/great-chattahoochee-river-paint-out.html
A map will be provided and you will choose the location(s) where you would like to paint. The event will be open to the public for viewing as the artists paint.
Special Exhibit and Reception
After 3 days of painting, artists will submit their work for exhibit and awards at a special show and reception on August 15.
The Great Chattahoochee River Paint out Exhibition & Reception will be held at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at Island Ford August 15th.
Mary Williams
IT Manager
Historic Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau
617 Atlanta Street
Roswell, GA 30075
770-640-3253
www.visitroswellga.us
Fell free to call Mary if you have any questions.
Happy Painting
Bitsy King
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Saturday - April 6, 2009
9:30 AM
Warner Park Nature Center
7311 Highway 100
GONE PAINTING! Sorry to be so late - been painting all week and didn't think I could do it again today - but - LOOK OUT YOUR DOOR. Come and paint where there should be plenty of Dogwoods beginning to show their stuff and there are still some Redbud blooming. (We'll meet at the Nature Center and maybe go into the Park, but may just paint right there.)
Just go out Highway 100 to 7311 - or check out their directions below.
Here's a link:
www.nashville.org/parks/wpnc.
WPNC Directions and Contact Information
Directions to Warner Park Nature CenterDirections to Beaman ParkDirections to Bells BendDirections to Shelby Bottoms
Warner Park Nature Center (directions)
Contact Information:Telephone: 615-352-6299FAX: 615-880-2282
Postal address: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
For Specific Questions or Web Problems contact: wpncDirections to Warner Park Nature Center: From Nashville, take Interstate 40 west to exit 199 (Old Hickory Blvd.), turn left and follow Old Hickory Blvd. for 4 miles to Highway 100 (Old Hickory will dead-end at this intersection). Turn left and go 0.2 miles to the Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn right into the Park. Follow the Park drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.
Coming from the south or southeast, follow Old Hickory Blvd. north (west exit off I-65 near Brentwood) to Hwy. 100. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to the Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn left into the Park. Follow the Park drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.
Hope you come - Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
Cell - 513-0511
9:30 AM
Warner Park Nature Center
7311 Highway 100
GONE PAINTING! Sorry to be so late - been painting all week and didn't think I could do it again today - but - LOOK OUT YOUR DOOR. Come and paint where there should be plenty of Dogwoods beginning to show their stuff and there are still some Redbud blooming. (We'll meet at the Nature Center and maybe go into the Park, but may just paint right there.)
Just go out Highway 100 to 7311 - or check out their directions below.
Here's a link:
www.nashville.org/parks/wpnc.
WPNC Directions and Contact Information
Directions to Warner Park Nature CenterDirections to Beaman ParkDirections to Bells BendDirections to Shelby Bottoms
Warner Park Nature Center (directions)
Contact Information:Telephone: 615-352-6299FAX: 615-880-2282
Postal address: 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
For Specific Questions or Web Problems contact: wpncDirections to Warner Park Nature Center: From Nashville, take Interstate 40 west to exit 199 (Old Hickory Blvd.), turn left and follow Old Hickory Blvd. for 4 miles to Highway 100 (Old Hickory will dead-end at this intersection). Turn left and go 0.2 miles to the Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn right into the Park. Follow the Park drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.
Coming from the south or southeast, follow Old Hickory Blvd. north (west exit off I-65 near Brentwood) to Hwy. 100. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to the Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn left into the Park. Follow the Park drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.
Hope you come - Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
Cell - 513-0511
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