Friday, December 03, 2010

Tonight - December 3, 2010 - 6:00 to 9:00
Anne Blair Brown's studio for a fun night of art and good cheer. Special pricing with something for everyone!


Thursday, December 02, 2010

Tonight - December 2, 2010 - at The Frist - 4:30 or 6:30 p.m.

Final Event in The Janet and Jim Ayers & Marlene and Spencer Hays Lecture Series

"Cézanne, Zola, and the Outcast Impressionists”
Thursday, December 2, 6:30 p.m.

The Chestnut Group was invited to the UBS Hospitality Room prior to the Lecture at The Frist "Cezanne, Zola, and the Outcast Impressionists", Presented by Robert Barsky PhD., Professor of French and English Literature at Vanderbilt University. 

They still have openings so anyone is invited early - just ask for the USB Hospitality Room, which is open from 4:30 to 8:30.  You can come at 4:30 - for Light Refreshments - Speaker at 5:00 - Tickets for viewing the exhibit start at 6:00; or, just come for the Lecture at 6:30 in the Auditorium .... first come, first served.  

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift - here's a couple shows and sales this weekend -
Paintings will be selling quickly .............. something for everyone !!!

One
Brentwood Academy
Featured Artist - Brenda Hasty -


Two
 SouthGate Studio Holiday Open House
December 3
6-9 pm
230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN

Dawn Whitelaw, Cynthia Vowell, Jody Thompson, Pat Thompson,
Lori Putnam, Brenda Siegel, Ed Routon,
atherine McMurray, Jean Gauld-Jaeger, Paula Frizbe, and Jim Frazier

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Thursday - Novermber 18, 2010 - 11:30 a.m.
Flying Saucer Restaurant
Next to The Frist Center for the Visual Arts

A few of us are meeting for lunch tomorrow (Thursday) and will be viewing the exhibit at The Frist afterwards -

The Birth of Impressionism:
Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay 

Anyone is welcome to join us for either or both. 

Happy Painting
Bitsy King

Friday, November 12, 2010

Congratulations Chestnuts .....
on two successful back-to-back shows!! 
The paintings were awesome!!! 
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Saturday, November 13, 2010 -
10:00 a.m. or whenever ... until ??
Centennial Park - Nashville, TN

It's been a while since we've been to C. Park - let's do it - while we still have some pretty colors.  

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
513-0511

Friday, November 05, 2010

The Radnor Show is finally here - see all the wonderful art (and take your paints)! 
Go anytime - Friday - Saturday - Sunday    

Painted by Chestnut member, Mitch Mann
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Here's a little different form of art - thought you might enjoy !!!
Whoever put this video together is an editing genius. 
It's interesting ..... entertaining ..... and the dancing is wonderful.
Turn up your speakers and view in full screen - it’s awesome!!!

Dancing at the Movies – Music Video - Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYL3j27sSH8

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

If you haven't seen this exhibition - you should!!! 

I'm going to Richland Fine Art around 2:00 today - then to Radnor Lake to paint around 3:00ish.  If anyone wants to join me - be at one or both - or give me a call..

American Impressionist Society, Inc.
11th Annual Juried Exhibition
October 7th to November 3rd, 2010
(Collection of some of the finest American Impressionists of our time ...
Richland Fine Art
4009 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 203
615-292-2781
http://www.richlandfineart.com/

(Sorry if you get this more than once.)
Happy Painting!
Bitsy
Email - kking84700@aol.com
Cell - 615 513-0511

Friday, October 22, 2010

Saturday - October 23, 2010 - Two Happenings - Scroll ...

1) Paintout - All Day
Radnor Lake - "Ditto" Last Week

Our friends, The Chestnut Group, are having a show coming up and they have been all around Radnor painting lately. Let's join their fun and paint Radnor while the color is here - it's turning rapidly.

Then, come see the show November 5 thru 7th - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.!!

Directions to Radnor Lake
The Visitor Center is at 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220 off Granny White Pike. Parking is available here or at the East Parking Lot, 1.5 miles west of Franklin Road (U.S. 31).

2) Garage Art Show and Sale
 
This Saturday, just in time for holiday shopping, an art show in my friend Martha’s backyard studio. Interesting people, good art, great entertainment value—definitely off the beaten path!
 
Featuring: Brenda Butka, Holly Davis, Martha Berry, DiAnne Patrick, and Don Evans.

Saturday, October 23, 4:30 to 9:00 at 4311 Nevada in Sylvan Park, at the corner of 44th and Nevada. Studio is off the alley above the garage.

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Friday, October 15, 2010

Saturday - October 16, 2010 - All day
Radnor Lake


Our friends, The Chestnut Group, are having a show coming up and they have been all around Radnor painting lately.  Let's join their fun and paint Radnor while the color is here - it's turning rapidly. 

Then, come see the show in November!!

Directions to Radnor Lake


The Visitor Center is at 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220 off Granny White Pike. Parking is available here or at the East Parking Lot, 1.5 miles west of Franklin Road (U.S. 31).

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Friday, October 01, 2010

Saturday - October 2, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00

You are Invited to the 6th Annual
Oil Painters of America Great Paint Out
with world known artist, Lori Putnam

Great Paint Out -- Tennessee Location
Tennessee's location will be at Triple L Ranch on Bedford Creek Road in Fernvale (Williamson County)

EVERYONE WELCOME!   (That includs all PAN!)
(You do not have to be a member of any organization -- all levels welcome)

Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (come for any part)

Group photo near the original check-in point at noon. Please attend if possible.

If you have never painted the ranch, or even if you have, you won't want to miss this. The Lee family tells me there will be baby calves about that time! Rolling hills, creek, horses, vistas, barns, cows... BEAUTIFUL landscape.

No pre-registration necessary. However, when you arrive at Bedford Creek Road, please follow the signs to a "check-in" point marked by balloons. There you will find information about getting around the ranch, what there is to paint, where the restrooms are, mark where you think you may be so others can meet up with you, and some bottled water. Even if no one is sitting at the check in station when you arrive, please sign in so we can report back to OPA a head count for the day.

Bring a lunch, drinking water, and bug spray.

If you have questions, please email lori@loriputnam.com
Phone: 615-512-0929 if you need more information.

Happy Painting!
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=triple+l+ranch+Bedford+Creek+Rd,+Franklin,+TN+37064&sll=35.961473,-87.041502&sspn=0.015076,0.027423&ie=UTF8&hq=triple+l+ranch&hnear=Bedford+Creek+Rd,+Franklin,+Williamson,+Tennessee+37064&ll=35.980854,-87.058153&spn=0.028407,0.054846&z=14

Directions:
From I-40 W (toward Memphis)
Take exit 192 McCrory Lane
Make sharp left onto McCrory Lane
Go 4 miles and turn right on Hwy. 100
Go 3 1/2 miles and turn left on Hwy. 96E
Go 1 mile and turn right on Old Harding
Go 2 miles and turn left on Bedford Creek Rd
Follow signs to check in

From West Nashville --
Take Harding Road toward Belle Meade.
Take Hwy. 100 (left) at the 100/70 split.
Go 11 miles and turn left on Hwy. 96 E
Go 1 mile and turn right on Old Harding
Go 2 miles and turn left on Bedford Creek Rd
Follow signs to check in

From Franklin --
Take Hwy. 96 W out of Franklin
Go 11 miles and turn left on Old Harding
Go 2 miles and turn left on Bedford Creek Rd
Follow signs to check in

Friday, September 10, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cedar Hill
Springfield, TN 

A friend of mine, Mitch Mann, has arranged a day of painting for The Chestnut Group and I just thought there might be some PAN artist out there who'd like to join in.  Sorry for this delay, but I just got the idea and ran it by Mitch, sho said "sure, the more the merrier". 

The following description is from his announcement .... 
The location is the Cedar Hill.  This place is GORGEOUS! I just spoke with David Clardy, the owner of the property ... I’m to meet with him at 8:00 am this Saturday morning for any specific instructions. He said that we could be there anytime from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, so if you want to tackle some warm light, you can. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you there! I hope you can come!


I actually drove through the tiny place of Cedar Hill this past weekend. There’s simply not much there. A small convienience store/gas station is about the limit. It’s 5-10 minutes from the place we’ll paint.

Directions: Take I-24 North of Nashville about 14 miles from Nashville to Hwy 431 (Springfield/Joelton exit #35). Take a right on Hwy 431 and drive for 12.5 miles into Springfield. Take a left at the light (Walgreens on the left corner) on to Memorial Drive (It’s still Hwy 431) for 2.7 miles. Take a left at the light on to Hwy 41 and go for 5.5 miles. Turn right on to Drake Road. Go for .6 mile and then park at the ‘Remshaw’ house. From Nashville, your looking at a 45 minute drive.

Don’t miss it,
Mitch
615 289-6727 cell
mitch.mann@lifeway.com

Friday, August 27, 2010

Saturday - August 28, 2010 - Anytime a.m. to anytime p.m.
Percy Priest Lake - Dam Area

I'm very sorry to be so late, but it's just too pretty to miss a paintout. 
This is a good spot to paint - as you have so many choices   ...........

  • Hay Rolls (they are all over the hill on the North side of the dam, which is very rare)
  • Stone's River Walking Trail
  • Percy Priest Lake
  • View of Nashville Shores' Marina 
Just take I-40 East past airport
Take Exit 219 - Right on Stewarts Ferry Pike 
Left on Bell Road
(Hay Rolls - On your Left, just before the dam)
(Walking Trail - Also on your Left, just before the dam)
(View of Lake - On your Right, just before or after the dam)

Happy Painting
Bitsy King
(I might be there???)

Friday, August 13, 2010

Saturday - August 14, 2010 - 7:00 a.m. ......
Tomato Art Festival
East Nashville

We won't be painting today because there is the huge art event going on !!  Several of our PAN members will be exhibiting at this event.  Check out the festival and check out their work. 

For Directions and Schedule, etc.
http://tomatoartfest.com/

This year’s Tomato Art Fest will be held on Saturday, August 14th - the 7th annual Tomato Art Fest! It has been a thrill to watch it grow from a small neighborhood event into a festival with 20,000 in attendance…all braving the heat of August to come out and play.

Tomato Art Fest has received kudos from both local and national press. It has been mentioned in Southern Living Magazine, Family Circle, and Epicurious to name a few, and we were voted “Best Festival” 3 years in a row in the Nashville Scene’s readers poll. 

The Tomato Art Fest is all about community and participation. It is truly a family event where everyone is encouraged to come out, enjoy a day filled with fun, imagination, and play…oh, and tomatoes!

True to our motto, “The Tomato…A Uniter, Not A Divider- Bringing Together Fruits And Vegetables”, the Tomato Art Fest brings together community and FUN!

Come out and have a great time!
Happy Painting viewing!
Bitsy King

Friday, August 06, 2010

Saturday, August 7, 2010, 8:00 - Noon
Maplewood Farm
Duplex, TN (just East of Spring Hill)

 
This is another Chestnut Group paintout - which PAN can tag-along.  We'd love to have you join us, but I will only be there in the morning, so I suggest that you do the same (if you are NOT a Chestnut Group member). 

Maplewood *:

This 102-acre tract is situated on the south side of Duplex Road, east side of I-65 in the community of Duplex. Within the whole 590 acres, the land includes a mixture of pastures, hay fields, crops and forestland as well as the historic homestead / farmstead area. The 2-story timber frame house built in 1836 and the log cabin built in 1790 are both on the national historic register. Other buildings include a log kitchen, pump house, smoke house, garage and hay barn. Rutherford Creek flows through the property on its way south to the Duck River. The property is made up of several parcels that are relatively flat to gently sloping.

 
Directions: You can Google or MapQuest "Duplex, TN"

I am meeting the owner of this property, Mr. John Lee, at 8:00 a.m. He will show (or tell) me and anyone else arriving at that time where we can paint. If you come later, just try to find us or call my cell - 513-0511.

From Nashville 
  • I-65 South
  • Exit 59B (I-840)
  • Go South on Hwy 431 (Lewisburg Pike) for 5 1/2 miles (it will go under I-65)
  • Right at Hwy 247 (Duplex Rd)
  • Left in 1/2 Mile (this is the driveway into his farm and house)
  •      (If you get to Lee Rd., you've gone too far)

There will be a fork in the road - take the fork with the "cattle gap" (pipes on the road) and drive on up to the house. (I guess we can figure this out.)

 
From Spring Hill

  • Go East on Duplex Road
  • After you pass Lee Rd, go about 1/2 mile
  •      (If you get to Hwy 431, you've gone 1/2 mile too far)
*Note: This property (or a portion of it) has been protected in perpetuity by The Land Trust for Tennessee whose mission is ‘to preserve the unique character of Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations’.

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
Please contact me directly with any questions - Email - kking84700@aol.com
Cell - (615) 513-0511

Friday, July 23, 2010

Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 9:00 to 4:00

Hunter's Hill Farm
4049 Saundersville Road
Old Hickory, TN

We're tagging along with The Chestnut Group to Karen Guy's gorgeous farm, Hunter's Hill Farm.

This is a fabulous place, with lots and lots to paint! There are multiple barns, fields, vistas, lake, large farmhouse, cows, out buildings. Karen Guy is the owner and quite a girl. She said that the gate at the end of the lane may be shut, but not locked, for earlybirds. If you are first, leave it open for others. All other gates must be kept closed. Bring water and lunch if you want. (This is an old house, with old plumbing - there are NOT restrooms available, so please make your own arrangements.)

Directions from Nashville:
Take I-40 East to Exit 221A - you will be on Old Hickory Blvd. heading toward The Hermitage.
Turn Right on Andrew Jackson Blvd. -continue past Lebanon Pike -name changes to Saundersville Ferry Rd
Turn Left on Saundersville Road
Turn Right (almost immediately) at 4049 Saundersville Road - Hunter's Hill Farm

(Both MapQuest and Google are misleading - but they will get you there.)

Happy Painting
Bitsy King
Cell, if you need it, 513-0511

Note: These properties have been protected in perpetuity by The Land Trust for Tennessee whose mission is ‘to preserve the unique character of Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations’.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Saturday July 17, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. until .......
Sweet Easy Farm - Maury County
Plus the Neighbor's Farm
(Both farms are Land Trust protected properties, see note)

The Chestnut Group will be painting on various Land Trust Properties for the next few months.  If permitted by the landowner (as in this case), Plein Air Nashville has been invited to join them paint these beautiful farms and estates.  It's a wonderful opportunity for us to see and paint these beautiful Tennessee landscapes.   

Tomorrow, we have two adjacent farms to paint in Maury County.
Sweet Easy Farm (Eslick & Annie Daniel's farm)
4682 Bass Alderson Road
Williamsport, TN
and the farm of their neighbor (to which Annie will direct us)

Annie is also an artist and Chestnut member, and her husband, Eslick is the new Chairman of The Land Trust. Annie will be painting with us Saturday.

Directions:

From Nashville:
South on I-65
Exit - Saturn Parkway to the Right
Left on Hwy 31 - Columbia Parkway - you are heading South
Take the 412 Bypass (to the Right) around Columbia on the Northside of town
Go Right on Hwy 7 toward Santa Fe
(Go past Snow Creek Rd. - Hwy 247)
Left on Water Valley Road
Left on Bass Alderson Road

From Leipers Fork:
South on Leipers Creek Road (Old Hillsboro Rd)
Right on Hwy 7 at the town of Fly
Left on Leipers Creek Road
Left on Water Valley Road
Right on Bass Alderson Road

#4682 Bass Alderson Road is the 2nd house on the left -
Watch for the "end of the pine trees" -
you will see chickens on white posts and there will be a wooded fish.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Williamsport&state=TN&address=4682+Bass+Alderson+Rd.&zipcode=38487

Happy Painting
Bitsy King
Cell - 513-0511

Note: These properties have been protected in perpetuity by The Land Trust for Tennessee whose mission is ‘to preserve the unique character of Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations’.

Friday, July 09, 2010

Saturday - July 10, 8:30 a.m. (Opens at 7)
Montgomery Bell State Park
1020 Jackson Hill Rd. / Burns, TN  37029
Phone: 800 250-8613


We'll meet at the Lake Woodhaven Picnic Area.  I'm told there is a spillway which is very picturesque at this spot. Just follow the main road through the park (Entrace is on Hwy 70).  This road ends at State Hwy 47.  If you get to Group Camp No. 2 you've gone too far.  I'd suggest you check out and print the map of the park. 

You can print their brochure or just the map:  
http://tn.gov/environment/parks/MontgomeryBell/

I have heard wonderful things about this park for years, but must admit I've never been.  So, I'm going by what they told me over the phone.  Another area the nice lady mentioned was also off this road (McAdow Cabin and Church).

See you tomorrow -
Happy Painting!
Bitsy King - Cell 513-0511
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I've been real bad about posting pictures, but here are some from last week.  The Chestnut Group and Plein Air Nashville had a good turnout at Glen Leven Mansion.  (Sorry if I missed you.)






Friday, July 02, 2010

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Plein Air Nashville is Invited to join The Chestnut Group
Painting at Glen Leven Mansion

'Once in a Blue Moon 10 - Kick off Paintout"
at Glen Leven Mansion
4000 Franklin Road
Nashville, TN

The following was taken from a Chestnut Group announcement" .....
Once again, The Land Trust for Tennessee will be having their Annual Fundraiser, Once in a Blue Moon, at Glen Leven on October 9, 2010. And The Chestnut Group will again be working with them - painting various Land Trust Properties throughout Tennessee, up until that time. The paintings will then be for sale at the party, with half the proceeds going back to The Land Trust.

We want to kick off this Blue Moon season, with a paintout this Saturday - at Glen Leven.  Bring your lunch, spend the day and paint, paint, paint. Thankfully, our steamy weather has left us and it should be very nice.

As we did last year, we will try to paint once during the week and once on the weekend. We're also going to try to cover more territory and see more of these gorgeous sites. Watch your emails!

If you have any questions, please email me directly,
kking84700@aol.com
Bitsy King
Cell - 513-0511


If you have never been to Glen Leven, there are two gates onto the property.  The main gate (in front of the house) will be locked.  We are to use the Opened Gate, which is South of the Main Gate.  It leads you through a field - almost to the house.  Park in this field and walk to the house. 

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Glen Leven Estate in Nashville
In an incredibly generous gift, The Land Trust for Tennessee was bequeathed the historic Glen Leven home and its surrounding sixty-five acres from Susan M. West. The property is located in Nashville, Tennessee at 4000 Franklin Road. In fulfilling Ms. West's wishes for her property, The Land Trust is giving thoughtful consideration to ideas on what to do with this treasure in Davidson County.

The mission of The Land Trust for Tennessee is 'to preserve the unique character of Tennessee's natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations'.
http://www.landtrusttn.org/

Friday, June 25, 2010

YO YO - Back to the Market We GO
Merrily, Merrily - We will Paint Produce
Tomorow - Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 8:00 a.m.
The Farmers Market - - Rain or Shine or Whatever
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. (900 8th Ave. North)

Sorry, I am told that they are "indeed" very open (and I really prefer the Maket).  It's just the restaurants inside that are closed.   Promise, there will be no more changes for tomorrow. 
Hi Bitsy
The farmers are indeed there...it is the indoor food places that are missing because of the flood.
I bought Alabama peaches (yum yum!) Sunday there! The turnip greens I bought weren't too shabby either!
:-)
Denise

Happy Painting! 
Bitsy King
513-0511 
Location Change - to Centennial Park 
Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 8:00 a.m.  

I was just reminded that the Farmers Market was closed due to the Flood.  The outside area is still open, but the "Farmers" part is not.  We will go there when the farmers come back (and hope it's not too long !

Hope to see you tomorrow at Centennial.
  
Happy Painting!
Bitsy King - 513-0511
Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 8:00 a.m.
Farmers Market - Bicentennial Mall
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. (8th Ave., North)

The market is such a wonderfully colorful place on Saturday monrnings.  You can find just about anything to paint down there.... fruits, vegetables, flowers, people!  If the market is too crowded, there's Bicentennial Mall with fountain or the Bells.  And of course, there's a great view of the Capitol. 

"Since the early 1800s, local growers have convened downtown to sell their products to the public. What started as a small gathering has evolved into the Nashville Farmer's Market, the largest farmer's market in the Nashville area, and one of our city's best-kept secrets. The indoor/outdoor state-of-the-art facility, located on 8th Avenue and beside the Bicentennial Mall, features a huge selection of locally grown fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants and herbs. There are also several different ethnic restaurants and markets and a flea market every weekend. Festivals, such as May's Spring Fling and July's Tomato Fiesta, are held monthly. As you browse through aisles of produce and other market wares, you'll hear more than 17 different languages and see people from all walks of life. Stop by to shop, eat lunch or just soak in the culture."-- Heather Johnson

Hope to see you tomorrow - come early before it gets hot!!

Happy Painting!  
Bitsy King - Call if you're lost - 513-0511

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Saturday - June 19, 2010 - 8:00 a.m
Long Hunter State Park
2910 Hobson Pike
Hermitage, TN 
(Read Note at bottom also)

We wanted a place with some water - to cool off if necessary.  This is a beautiful park, with lots of attractions and walking trails and seemed to fit the bill.  It's on Percy Priest Lake and can be accessed from I-40 East to Mt. Juliet Rd, Exit 226-A or from I-24 East to Old Hickory Blvd., Exit 62.

This link has directions and a detailed map of the park... scroll down for the Park Map.  
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/LongHunter/  
A good place to start would be Area 2, Couchville Lake, where there are Restrooms, Picnic Shelters, Tables, Hiking, Fishing, Pier, Boat Rental and Vending Area.  

See you Saturday -
Happy Paiting!

Bitsy King -
Call my cell if you get lost or can't find anyone - Cell 513-0511

Note:  We were thinking of going to The Narrows on the Harpeth but I found so many articles about bridges being washed out from the Flood that I was afraid to try it.  If anyone has first-hand info of the area please email me.  kking84700@aol.com

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Saturday, June 12, 2010 (All Day)
Fernvale
5141 Bedford Creek Rd. (approximate address)
Franklin, TN  

We've been invited to paint with renowned plein air painter, Lori Putnam and her visiting artist friend from Australia, Georgia Mansur.  (Georgia, celebrated as well, is heading up a paint Australia event for 2011.)   You'll be painting with some of the best.  Lori picked a beautiful farm site on the West side of Franklin. 


The painting will begin about 8:00 a.m. and last all day. Come when you can.
Coming from West Nashville/Bellevue/Bellemeade area:
Take Hwy. 100 to Hwy. 96 east toward Franklin.
Go 1 mile and turn right onto Old Harding Rd. 
        Coming from Franklin:
        Take Hwy. 96 W; go about 12 miles; turn left at Old Harding. 
Once you are on Old Harding:
Go 2 miles and turn left at Bedford Creek Rd.
There is a sign that says LLL Ranch.

You can paint anywhere along Bedford Creek Rd. There are horses, cows, distant views, barns, creek, goats, vistas, etc.  To meet the group and learn about the lay of the land, and where the restrooms are, follow Bedford Creek Rd. about 1/4 mile to a green sign on the right that reads E. Miles Construction and drive DOWN that driveway to the creek area. You will see my red Jeep Liberty. I will be there at 8:00 a.m., or call my cell at 615-512-0929. 

There are restrooms, but NO RESTAURANTS or places to get food and water. It is supposed to be very hot so bring lots of water!!! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on your own schedule, or meet the group around 12:30, at the second group of barns, 1/8 mile past the above mentioned area, on the right.

Rain Update:
Just so you know, there is only a 20% chance of rain Sat. If there is off and on drizzle, we will still paint out doors, under shelter of barns, etc.  If, however, there is a total washout, Saturday we will paint at SouthGate Studio at The Factory and I will provide still lifes for those of you who are still interested in joining us. 

A small donation to SouthGate in exchange for the use of their space would be appreciated.






Lori Putnam
Member, Salmagundi NYC
IPAP Signature Member
PAAC Signature Member
CAC Artist Member


Mail:
Lori Putnam
Southgate Studio at The Factory
230 Franklin Rd 
Bldg. #11, Suite HH
Franklin, TN 37064
615-512-0929
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Workshops in the U.S. and abroad, including:
Tennessee Workshops (various dates)



I'll be there sometime ...
Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Friday, May 28, 2010

See Announcement at bottom also ....

Saturday - May 29, 2010 - 8:00 a.m.
Tanglewood Neighborhood
4911 C Tanglewood Dr., Nashville, TN 37216

Some of you will remember Tanglewood.  We painted here, Cathleen Windham's neighborhood, back in the Fall.  She's invited us again to her interesting little section of East Nashville.  (In case of rain or T-strom, we'll just dash into her house/restroom.)  Thanks, Cathleen!









Directions:
Fom south/downtown area of I-24/65: Ellington Parkway to Broadmoor exit. Turn right onto Broadmoor. Stay on Broadmoor to Gallatin Road. Turn left onto Gallatin Road, then right at the next light (Hayboro). There's a Shell Station on that corner. Stay on Haysboro all the way to Brush Hill. Turn left onto Brush Hill. You will slip under Briley Parkway and then immediately on your left is Tanglewood Court--turn left. Then take the first right, Tanglewood Drive North. Go to the Tanglewood Entrance, split rail fence on your right. My cabin is the first cabin on the right after the split rail fence. There are NO street/house numbers. My cabin has two rockers and a bench on the front porch.

There's enough parking for about 3 cars in my drive. The rest will need to park outside of Tanglewood (before the split rail fence) on the right side of the drive (near the historic marker) and walk in.

From Airport area: I-40 to Briley Parkway North. Take exit 14 B (Gallatin Pike South). You'll pass Home Depot on your right, then will come to the light at Haysboro (Shell Station on your right). Stay on Haysboro all the way to Brush Hill. Turn left onto Brush Hill. You will slip under Briley Parkway and then immediately on your left is Tanglewood Court--turn left. Then take the first right, Tanglewood Drive North.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Nashville&state=TN&address=4911+Tanglewood+Dr+%23+C&zipcode=37216-

Cathleen's cell is 403-7685 if you get lost.
Cathleen Windham - http://www.cathleenwindham.com/
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Announcement:
You need to act quickly if you want to get in on this - I'm late passing on this announcement from Brenda Butka ......... Call her with any questions.
Here's her announcement:
"Yes, I know—you’re tired of being asked, especially for Bell’s Bend.

But here’s the deal: Fundraiser for farming in the Bend on June 6. Silent auction, connecting, we hope, the generous and affluent with your artwork.

We know you are often asked for donations of your time and skill, and are offering to return 40% of the proceeds to you to offset your true costs. As farmers, we know that we have to plow under cover crops and return compost to the garden to keep the harvests coming—we’d like to keep all of you artists well-cultivated and producing!

Please let me know if you have work that you would like to contribute to the auction.

Thanks for adding to Nashville’s creative spark!

Brenda Butka
835-7827 or 254-3525
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Happy Painting
Bitsy King

Friday, May 21, 2010

Patinting Saturday, May 22, 2009 - 8:00 a.m. (earlier is OK)
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
1101 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN  37210
(615) 255-4193

Mount Olivet Funeral Home and Cemetery

Founded in 1856, Mount Olivet Funeral Home and Cemetery has been acclaimed as one of Nashville’s most renowned resting places. Its celebrated history includes impressive family memorials and noted interments of many famous Nashvillians, statesmen, and soldiers.


Today, the cemetery’s peaceful, protected, park-like grounds provide a serene setting for its visitors. Our perpetual care reflects preservation of the historical aspect of the cemetery, including headstones, monuments, sculptures, and its forty gardens.

Recently, the Nashville Tree Foundation recognized Mount Olivet as an Arboretum. This foundation works to preserve and enhance Nashville’s urban forest, identifying the oldest and largest trees in Davidson County. Mount Olivet is proud to increase environmental awareness and to provide a learning experience. This botanical garden forms a living collection of more than seventy-five labeled species and varieties of trees for visitors to enjoy.
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Announcement:  Plein Air Workshop in Chicago!!!
I'm going and would welcome anyone else from PANashville to sign up.  Scott is an incredible painter and Chicago is a fascinating city.  It was just announced and is filling up fast - only a few spots left! 



Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Monday, May 17, 2010

Watch your emails - we're going to try to paint Saturday (5/22) - we need to get back in the groove! 

Here's something for next week - a wonderful painter and one of the most beautiful spots in Tenn. 
A Few Spaces Left .....

LEIPER'S CREEK GALLERY
in Historic Leiper's Fork

Presents:

JEREMY DOSS
Oil Painting Workshop

Class will focus on problem solving and different ways to approach painting. 
Demonstrations will include en plein air, studio works and figures. 
Jeremy will present different effects such as edge variation and textures.

May 26-29, 2010, from 9-3 pm
Workshop Fee: $395

For Questions or to register contact: kay@kaykeyesfarrar.com or http://www.leiperscreekgallery.com/



Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Saturday, May 1st, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. and
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 - 8:00 a.m.
Centennial Park 

Drove thru the park a few days ago and the Azaleas and Rose bushes are in bloom.  Spectacular! 
This place is always wonderful in the Spring - so we'll paint there the next two Saturdays. 

(I'll be out of town this Sat., but hope to see you next.) 

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Friday, April 23, 2010

No Paintout Saturday, 4/24/10. 
T-storms and severe weather predicted for all day. 

Happy Painting wherever you are! 
Bitsy

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Saturday - April 17th -
Still on at Percy Priest Lake 

Think the shower is already over, or will be very shortly.  I'm still going - about 8:30.   

I will have two paintings with me that need to get to Columbia by the 28th.  Is anyone coming this morning who would be willing to do this for me?  I'd really appreciate it. 

Thanks and Happy Painting,
Bitsy King
513-0511

Friday, April 16, 2010

Saturday - April 17, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - or earlier, or later

Percy Priest Lake - at the Dam


It is supposed to be nice tomorrow and a little cooler.  Chance of a few showers Friday night, but ending by 5:00 a.m.  Mainly sun! 

This little park is on the West side of the Dam.  Pull in where you see the sign on the right - Visitors Center - then turn left down the hill and park.   There is also a parking area on the East side of the Dam.   From there, you can climb down the hill to the water.  (There is no shade there.) 

You'll probably see someone fishing and children and ducks.  This is a great place to paint.

Directions:
Travel East on I-40 to Exit 219 - Stewarts Ferry Pike
Turn Right on Stewarts Ferry Pike
Turn Left at the Stop Light - Bell Road
Turn Right at the sign that says Visitors Center and then down the hill.

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We had a huge crowd last week (16 - 18) at Gracie's.  She had such a fantastic place and was such a gracious hostess.  What a treat it was for us.  Wish those would pop up more often.   She wrote me that someone left a Stanley thermos about 1' tall and it was a light green, had coffee in it.  She left it on the table under the blue tent.  There was also a pair of brown sunglasses (but I had seen them and figured they'd been there for awhile). 


Hope to see you tomorrow.
Happy Painting
Bitsy King
Call if you need me - 513-0511

Thursday, April 08, 2010

Saturday, April 10, 2010 - As early as you like
Wildflowers in West Nashville
8033 Charlotte Pike

We have a fantastic invitation to paint wildflowers at Gracie's on Charlotte Pike.  Here's her invitation:

Hello,



My name is Gracie. I have two spectacular hills with wildflowers that I think you might enjoy painting. There are yellow primroses, white trillium, Dutchman's breeches, Trout lilies and Virginia bluebells. I live in west Nashville on Charlotte Pike between two hills. You are welcome to come out anytime and paint but if you come on Saturday or Sunday I'd be glad to provide refreshments. The wildflowers begin at the the 40' Native American labyrinth and extend about 300' on both sides of the path up each hill, behind the labyrinth.


My phone is 469.4846 is you wish to call me and directions are:


Take I40 west to exit 199 (Old Hickory Blvd) and bear right to the traffic light. That light is on Charlotte Pike. Turn left onto Charlotte Pike and drive about 2.8 miles. You will see a light blue mailbox and the house number "8033" You may drive across the creek, up the drive and park at the top.


Please feel free to invite other painters.


Hope you can come and paint in the next few days while the flowers are magnificent.

Sincerely,
Gracie 

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Saturday, April 03, 2010

Potpourri Announcement Afterthought 

List of teacher email addresses if you have questions regarding class or supplies. 

Dawn Whitelaw - dwhitelaw@mindspring.com
Frank May - fcharlesm6@aol.com
Gayle Levee - gaylelevee@hotmail.com
Claudia Williams - sisclary1@earthlink.net
Cynthia Crook - cpcrook1@comcast.net
Kim Barrick - kcbarrick@comcast.net
Paula Frizbe - pfrizbe@bellsouth.net
Erin Jones - erinbox@gmail.com
Wendy Leonard - wendyleonard@bellsouth.net
Kevin Menck - kmenck@mindspring.com


Happy Painting!
Two Announcements

1) Happy Easter to all my Plein Air Nashville friends! 

2) May 8, 2010 through May 16, 2010 
The Chestnut Group is sponsoring a Potpourri of classes taught by their members who are teachers at incredibly reduced rates. 
Enrollment has just opened up to ALL Plein Air Painters.  This is a wonderful opportunity to take a course from one of these well-known artists/teachers at a great price.  (Some of these may already be filled.)

Here are the teachers, subjects, dates, times, places, and fees for our Potpourri Workshops:


May 8 - Dawn Whitelaw - Exploring Color with Oil Paint - 9am-4pm - $50 - Glen Leven, 4000 Franklin Rd. - http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

May 9 - Frank May – Getting What You Want On Your Painting – 9am-4pm - $50 – Glen Leven

May 10 - Gayle Levee - Perspective For Painters - 9:30am-4pm - $50 - Traveller's Rest, 636 Farrell Parkway – www.travellersrestplantation.org.

May 11 - Claudia Williams and Cynthia Crook - Pastel Basics for Plein Air - 9am-4pm - $50 plus $10 for supplies if you need to use their supplies, separate check please - Traveller's Rest

May 11 - Diane May - Value of Value in Composition - 3pm-9pm (Chip in for pizza during 6-7 lecture or bring your own supper) $50 – Oil, Watercolor, Pastel all welcome – 228 Ensworth Ave., Nashville

May 12 - Roger Dale Brown - EVENING DEMO - From a Plein Air Painting to a Larger Painting - 7pm-9pm - $10 prepaid or $15 at the door - Glen Leven

May 12 - Kim Barrick - Painting Green & Traveling without Toxic Baggage - 9am-4pm - $50- Traveller's Rest.  IF you have ever wanted to try water soluble oils, but weren't sure if you'd like them or didn't want to make the investment until you tried them out and learned more about them, now is your chance. Water soluble oils will be available for your use during this class. You can still use your regular equipment as well as your brushes. AND if you use regular oils and just want to work with Kim for a day, the class is open to those who use traditional oils as well.

May 13 - Paula Frizbe – Making Good Compositional Choices - 10am-4pm - $50 - Glen Leven

May 14 - Erin Jones - Fabulously Specific Trees - 9am-4:30pm - $50 - Glen Leven

May 14 - Wendy Leonard - Demystifying Watercolor Painting - 9am-5pm - $50 – 2768 Broyles Lane, Franklin, TN 37069 615-370-8414

May 15 - Kevin Menck - Establishing Values in Your Plein Air Painting - 9am-4pm - $50 - Glen Leven

May 15 - Erin Jones - Cotton Balls to Cumulonimbus (Taking Clouds to New Heights) - 9am-4:30pm - $50 - Glen Leven

May 16 - Anne Blair Brown - AFTERNOON DEMO – All Blown Up (enlarging a painting from a field reference) - 1pm-3pm - $10 prepaid or $15 at the door- Glen Leven

You can sign up for one or as many workshops as you like. To reserve a spot, you will need to email Rachel to reserve your workshops FIRST at chestnutnews2@comcast.net. , then a check for the full amount needs to be sent to Rachel Blair at: 240 Boxmere Place, Nashville, TN 37215

Direct the logistical questions to Rachel and the supplies list, etc. to the artists, please.

Reservations are accepted on a first come first serve basis, with waiting lists if needed.

Bring your own lunch and chair, especially for the demos!


Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Friday, March 26, 2010

Saturday - March 27 - 9:00 ish a.m.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center - Nashville
(Between 3rd Ave. South & 4th Ave. South
and McGavock St. and Demonbreun St.)

We're staying close to town tomorrow and thought the fountain in front of the Symphony Hall would be nice.  At least three of the four corners of the building have sculptures or statutes which would be fun to paint.
There are also several new buildings in the area.  It should be a beautiful Spring day.

Don't know about parking - I think the Sat. meters are no longer free.  But, on Sat. morning you should have your pick. 


Sunday - March 28 - Midday - (?)
Columbia, TN

Depending on weather - painting in Columbia - probably at the Columbia Academy, 1101 W. 7th Street -
or maybe one of the lovely churches (since it's Palm Sunday).

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
615 513-0511

Friday, March 19, 2010

Painting Saturday - March 20, 2009 - All day !!!
Columbia, TN

We're going back to Columbia - as there is so much to paint there - The Chestnut Group will be having their show end of April - and the weather will be gorgeous.  And, one more reason (for me) - I finally have decent plein air equipment.  Received my first Open Box M - picking up my tripod today and will be ready to try her out tomorrow.  (No need to be embarrassed to paint with me anymore.) 

I'm not going to list any particular place, just copying directions and some of the public places recommended by Annie Daniel and Kay Farrar, heads of TCG upcoming show. 

Come South on I 65, take the Saturn Parkway Exit to Hwy 31(Columbia/Spring Hill Exit).
Stay on 31 all the way to Columbia and the intersection of Main Street on the left and 7th Street on your right. If you turn left you will hit the square and the courthouse and to your right you will have the Polk Home ,Churches , parks and Columbia Academy,etc. There are interesting buildings on 6th street as well as 8th street. Some of the iconic and historic properties that have been suggested are:


To your right - 7th Street
James K. Polk Home. -305 W 7th st. The gardens will be open to you
810 S. High St- Polk Presidential Hall
Bell tower as well as the little park both across from the Polk Home
St. Peters Episcopal Church, next to the Polk Home-313 W. 7th
First Presbyterian Church -on the corner of W7th and High St (Dome)
Memorial Bldg. -across from Grace St Lukes Church
Lucius FriersonHouse -next to the Memorial Bldg.
Park on right up the hill across from the post office
The Anthenaeum- Anthenaeum St and 8th st.
Columbia Academy W. 7th street (not walking distance from town)

To your left - Main Street
Maury County Courthouse
Columbia Public Square:
11 Public Sq. The Wheel shop
17 Public Sq. Demondson
21 Public Sq. Morgan Stanley
Fountains at 26 Public Sq
36 Public Sq. Suare Market- (good lunch)
37-38 Public Sq Webster Bldg
40 public Sq Killion's Coffee
117 W 7th and Wiskey Alley
Ted's sporting Goods =806 S. Main St. and the cute building across from Teds.

To the left of 31 on 6th street is the river bridge (Duck R.) over to Riverside Park and the river walk.  There's also a cemetery on your left as you enter Columbia.

All of these sights will have general interest to the potential visitors to TCG show.  And, as these are all public places, any PAN artist is welcome to paint as well.    
 
Happy Painting!!
Bitsy King
513-0511 ..... If you want to locate me - not sure yet where I will paint.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Three Announcements: 

1) Open Studio - Next two Wednesday Nights 5-9 (March 17th and 24th)

Directions on website. http://www.saundersfineart.com/

2) Announcement - 2010 Call For Artists!

Art & Invention Gallery invites you to apply to their upcoming show, “Bells Bend: A Sense of Place”. This show is open to all artists who have created work connected to Bell’s Bend- its landscapes, people, history and future.

Bells Bend is a place where the past—at least ten thousand years of human history—is still visible and the present is very much alive. Some Nashvillians see it as a garden district, others as ancient dirt filled with ten thousand years of history. Some come with their binoculars, while others arrive with jogging shoes or bicycles. At least one plays the fiddle at the local market.

Some view it as pure landscape—barns and rolling fields, while others have more urban visions.

The Vision of “Bell’s Bend: A Sense of Place”, is to let each artist express their ideas and point of view about this wonderful place. What is your take?

Exhibit runs from April 24, 2010 – June 6, 2010, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, April 24 from 6:00pm- 9:00pm

ELIGIBILITY:
*Open to all artists and all mediums
*Artists must have work related to Bell’s Bend that has been completed in the last two years or is close to completion now.
* All artwork must be for sale.

APPLYING:
Please send 4-6 images on a disc, file format jpeg maximum size 1000x1000 to:

Art & Invention Gallery
1106 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
Attn: Meg MacFadyen

(Please enclose a SASE if you want your items returned.)
Also, please send the following information:

Name:__________________________________
Address:________________________________
City/State/Zip:____________________________
EMAIL:_________________________________
Home Phone:____________________________
Cell Phone:______________________________

TIMELINE:
Deadline to apply: March 28, 2010
Jurying will take place the week of March 29 – April 4, 2010
Notification of acceptance will be by email on April 5, 2010

If there are any questions - please call Meg at the gallery (615) 226-2070
or email her at meg@artandinvention.com 

3) Hoping to get back to our regular paintouts - maybe this week - check your emails!

Happy Painting!
Bitsy King

Friday, March 05, 2010

Saturday - March 6, 2010 - 10:00 ish a.m.
Historic Columbia

Columbia is a beautiful little Southern town - with Court House on the town square.  The Chestnut Group will be having a show at the end of April and they will be in the area painting until then.  (I've already heard that a bunch of them will be there tomorrow.)  They were sent a long list of suggested places to paint, but I'm suggesting that you go to the Court House to start, corner of Main St. & 7th.  Everything is within a few blocks, so feel free to paint anywhere you choose. 

Here is the courthouse - 41 Public Square - and a map -    
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Maury+County+Courthouse&city=Columbia&state=TN&address=41+Public+Sq&zipcode=38401&country=US&latitude=35.61501&longitude=-87.03415&geocode=ADDRESS&id=263384680

And, a view down Main Street -

You'll find several cafes around for your morning fix or a lunch snack. 
Hope to see you in Columbia. 

Happy Painting
Bitsy King
Cell - (615) 513-0511

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 1:00 ish p.m.
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

239 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-2103

Here's a good suggestion for Saturday - should be close to 50 and sunny all day.  "Harlinsdale Farm has been called the most significant historic farm associated with the modern Tennessee Walking Horse industry."  (It's across Franklin Road from The Factory.)

I'll be thinking of you out painting (and trying to keep warm) from sunny Key West !!!  Sorry :) .... can't join you this time.
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We had quite a nice turnout in Germantown last Saturday, considering there was really no notice.  We had six show up to paint and some of those were going to return on Sunday.   

Happy Painting!
Bitsy

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Plein Air painter, Jason Saunders, Open Studio

There are four more Wednesday nights at Jason's .......

Open studio this Wednesday is on. 5-9pm. Plenty of great still life setups. Hang out with great friends, learn, and paint from life. Bring your own dinner. Check the web site for other information and other dates. www.saundersfineart.com and directions to the studio.

Anyone is welcome. Hope to see you Wednesday.
Jason  


If you have never gone out to Jason's, you've got to go ....  his studio is enormous, still life setups are really nice and he always has a wide variety from which to choose, he also has great music to inspire you ... plus, you'll be painting alongside other incredible artists.

Happy Painting!
Bitsy  

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Paintout - Saturday - February 20th, 2010
Historic Germantown - 1:00 ish

Sun's out - predicting high of 60 - can you believe - and it's February!  So sorry for the "no notice" - but it was just thrown together - in fact - I should be here working on taxes, but oh well!  There is tomorrow!!

We'll meet at the corner of the Mad Platter - 1239 6th Ave. North  - for GPS users.  

Happy Painting!
Bitsy
513-0511

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Radnor Lake - Challenge to the Freeze Out

We had 15 brave the cold for the Radnor Lake Plein Air Freeze Out Challenge on January 31st.   Everyone had a good time and it was really delightful with the sun out ... not cold at all.  Definitely have to make this an "annual". 

Frank May

Kevin Menck, painting in progress
 
Sandra Harris, with Anne Blair Brown in background
Sherrie Levine
Chris Ousley
Andrea Jones
Jason Saunders
Diane May
Local Resident
Sorry, didn't get pix of Kate Donnelly, Jean Gauld-Jaeger,
Chuck Jaeger, Thalia Kahl, Dawn Whitelaw or myself. 

Happy Painting!
Bitsy