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