Saturday, August 1, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

239 Franklin Road

Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 794-2103

"Harlinsdale Farm has been called the most significant historic farm associated with the modern Tennessee Walking Horse industry." This finally opened last week - we've been waiting over a year to paint here again. We're not sure what to expect, but we believe we can now drive to the back part of the farm. So, don't know exactly where to tell you to meet. We'll just have to do some scouting when we arrive.

(In case you didn't know, this is across Franklin Road from The Factory.)

Release from The Tennessean, July 29, 2009,

by Kevin Walters, 615 771-5472

FRANKLIN — The new Park at Harlinsdale Farm got its official public opening Saturday with a ribbon-cutting by Franklin Mayor John Schroer and other officials.

The park, at 239 Franklin Road, is open to the public daily from dawn until dusk. Built in 1935, the 200-acre farm was owned by the Harlin family and was instrumental in the creation of the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry. The Harlin family sold the farm to the city of Franklin for 8 million in 2004. After the sale, local citizens and groups met to create a plan for the park's eventual completion, said Lisa Clayton, city parks director. "We've come a long way since then, but the park is still a work in progress and there is more to be done," Clayton said in a statement.

There are 16 buildings at the site including horse stables, barns and homes, although none are accessible to the public. A monument to grand champion walking horse Midnight Sun can still be found at the farm. The horse died in 1965.

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

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Here are pictures from last week -

July 25, 2009

Centennial Park - Nashville, TN

Tiffany Foss, first time with PAN

Liz Castleman, great to see you, it's been a while.
Dawn Whitelaw, looking good

Doug Jones, painting the lake and trees

Lisa Wallace, setting up!

Thalia Kahl, painting the Parthenon?

Jason Jackson, good to see you too!
Brenda Siegel (?)

Erin Jones, measuring
Cal Shiver's sketch - nice!

Hope to see you at Harlinsdale Saturday.

Happy Painting!

Bitsy King
513-0511

Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.

Centennial Park - Nashville

Haven't been there in a while, but there is always plenty and lots of flowers. Paint pretty.

Don't think you need directions.

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"City's Reflections"
I'm back to painting cityscapes which I love so much! I painted this piece last night with my "Plein Air Nashville" friends from the pedestrian bridge over the river. What a gorgeous spot to paint from. Thanks to Bitsy for organizing this fun paint out...hope we do more this summer from this location!

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The night paintout was a success!! Last night (7/22/09) we painted on the Pedestrian Bridge - Downtown Nashville. All you who stayed home because it was raining at 5:00 really missed a perfect painting night. We did an earlier, daylight one, then some stayed a did a "dark" one. (Next time we'll all remember our lights.)

The Cumberland.

Lisa arriving.

Sherrie's batman.

Kevin's bridge.

Erin's trusses?
Kevin, Dawn & Erin
Thalia, painting away.And, still painting.
Dawn's clouds.

Lisa painting a mini.

The lights just came on.

Sherrie, blindly painting.

Should have had a tripod. But, oh, what reflections!

This was mine, Bitsy's, done in the dark.

My subject.

I'm out of town this weekend, so I'll see you all on August 1st - we have a good spot planned.

Happy Painting at Centennial.

Bitsy King

Paintout - Wednesday - July 22, 2009
Pedestrian Bridge - Downtown Nashville
5:30/6:00 pm

RAIN OR SHINE !

Sherrie Levine sent me this email ....
"This sounds so good to me, I've been dying to go downtown to paint. But what if it rains...are we still on? I think the reflection downtown in the rain would be good also. If it rains I may go just to take photos. Let me know what you think the weather will do to your plans."
Here's my answer ......
"Rain? Yes, we're still on! We can always take pictures and then hit one of the Grills for a beer and a bite. But I really think if it does anything, it will just be a quick thunderstorm... which we could wait out. (I've been wanting to do this for a long time too.)"
And her reply ....
"Count me in either way. Can't wait...I'll see you there!"

Lisa on Ch 2 just said ... probably rain and thunderstorms in the am and into early pm. Later in afternoon will be a peak of sunshine.

Correction - the lot is on 1st Ave. (not street), just South of Broadway.
I don't see a problem when we arrive in the daylight - but if it's dark when you leave, please use the "buddy system".

Happy Painting - this should be a great paintout!!
Bitsy King
513-0511

Paintout - Wednesday Evening - July 22, 2009
Pedestrian Bridge - Downtown Nashville
5:30/6:00 - 8:00 pm (daylight painting)
8:00 - 10:00 (nightlight painting)
(approximate times)

Been wanting to try this for sometime. As usual, any painter is welcome. Come early or stay late. Believe you can park on the street free after 6:00 at the meters. Or, there is a lot on 1st street, just South of Broadway - $10 for the evening. Just park as close as you can and walk up. (There is an elevator, but you probably don't want to use it.)

If, for some unknown reason, there is a private function on the bridge and we cannot get up there, let's gather at the train station on the river (foot of Broadway) around 6:00.

(Views of the bridge from the East side, front of the stadium.)

View from

the bridge

(of the new

Shelby St.

bridge)

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Pictures from the last three weeks:

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Percy Priest Lake Dam area

Lisa Wallace - 2nd or 3rd time with PAN.



Kathleen

Sparkman

1st time

The

guys

July 11, 2009 - Stones River Pedestrian Bridge

(I had several other pictures, but they just got erased!)

Above: Ceryl Climer, Mary Miller-McNutt (her 1st time),

Cal Shiver, seated, Mrs. & Mr. Jones

Anita Schmid and Fran Werner

were also here for 1st time

Hope to see you all at the bridge Wednesday night.

Happy Painting!

Bitsy King

Call if you need me - 513-0511

Saturday - July 18, 2009, 8:00 a.m.

Percy Priest Lake - at the Dam

It is supposed to be nice with high of only 79, so we're heading to the lake. (On a hotter day the heat could be unbearable, but should be delightful tomorrow.)

This little park is on the West side of the Dam.
Pull in where you see this sign - Visitors Center - then turn left down the hill and park.

You'll probably see someone fishing.

There are usually some ducks here.

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.

There is another good spot on the East side of the Dam - but you will be in the sun. And, just across Bell Road from this entrance is the beginning of (or end of) the Stones River Greenway.
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We had record number last week (think it was 14), but don't have time to post pictures. Will send another email later this weekend.

Hope to see you tomorrow.

Happy Painting

Bitsy King

Call if you need me - 513-0511

I am late sending this out - and there is a discount if you sign up by today (you have 9 minutes left). I hope you can read it - but if not, please email dianecmay@aol.com or call her at (615) 414 5453. (Try blaming it on me if they won't give you the discount.)

Happy Painting,

Bitsy

Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8:00 a.m.

Return to the Suspension Bridge

over the Cumberland River

(Stones River Greenway)

We need to return to this site as someone forgot their painting geat last week! It can happen - so, you draw and you do value studies instead. You never miss an opportunity. It's really a good spot to paint (or sketch) - river to right, river to left, bridge itself, trail underneath, bikers, what else could you ask for.

Directions:
From Briley Parkway take the Two Rivers Exit (Wave Country Pool & Skateboard).
Follow Two Rivers Parkway to the Wave Country/ Skateboard area (East side of Briley).
Park up on the hill (you see Skateboard area on your right) go past it to the far right side of the parking lot. (The trail is right next to you - you can't miss it.)
Park and walk down the trail (under Briley) and up again onto the bridge.

I have pictures on my phone, but you don't want to wait for me to get them into this computer.
Will try to show you some pix next week.

Hope to see you tomorrow.
Happy Painting
Bitsy King
If you need it - my cell is 513-0511

Saturday - July 4th, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.

Suspension Bridge over the Cumberland River

(Stones River Greenway)

The bridge itself is gorgeous - not to mention the panoramic view from it.

We were here last year in July - but it was HOT. Tomorrow should be great - will be in the 70's - not supposed to hit 80 until 11:00 a.m.

Directions:

From Briley Parkway take the Two Rivers Exit (Wavecounty Pool & Skateboard).

Follow Two Rivers Parkway to the skateboard area (East side of Briley).

Park up on the hill (Skateboard area) - you can't miss it.

Park and walk down the trail (under Briley) and up again onto the bridge.

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Last week, despite the high temp, we had 9 show up to paint. Congrats artists!

Painter of the Day - June 27, 2009

Claudia Williams - on Central Av. in Historic Richland

(Claudia saying, "no, you can't take a picture of my painting!".)

Hope to see you at the Bridge tomorrow.

Call, if you get lost.... 513-0511

Happy Painting.

Bitsy King

ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!!

Plein Air Artist, Jason Saunders, offers unique opportunity.

This is open to any painter - not just plein air.

*Summer Still Life Open Studio. Six Wednesday Nights 5-9:00ish. FREE exept for approximately $10. each session for purchase of still life materials or model fee.

July 8th,15th,29th, August 5th, 19th, and 26th. Come out to the country and paint and learn. Jason has built a new studio and workspace comfortably large enough for multiple setups. Located in the Leipers Fork area. This is an open studio style class. This is not a structured class. This is for those who just want to work together and learn together. Anyone is welcome to come out to paint, watch, and/or study. We will have several still life setups, and occationally a model. You must bring your own equiptment and take it with you each week. Bring your own dinner. No need to register but please notify me if your coming. Maximum of 10 painters per session. Email to - Jason@Saundersfineart.com

Saturday - June 27, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.
Historic Richland

This is a wonderful residential neighborhood and a great place to paint.... tree-lined streets, beautiful old homes, to-die-for landscaping. We start early to be finished before the heat!!! Come out and join us.

Directions:

From Nashville - Go West on West End/Harding, Go Past 440, turn Right on Bowling (about 2 blocks), then Left on Richland Av.(1 block). Here you will find about two or three blocks of homes worthy of a painting.... the streets going West are Bowling, Craighead, Christopher, Wilson. Drive up and down Richland until you find one you want to paint.
From 440 - Get off at West End/Harding, Go West - then same as above.

From West - Turn Left on Bowling, couple blocks before 440. - then same as above.

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We actually found it really comfortable and breezy last week along the lake at Shelby Park. It's really a nice place to paint, centrally located and easy to get to. Here are some who braved it on June 20, 2009.

Thalia, painting with a leaf-obstructed view.

Doug, was early enough to find shade.

Cheryl, under a shade tree.
Bitsy, eating a leaf?
Erin was there, but no pic. Cal took the pictures (but none of himself).

See you tomorrow.

Happy Painting.

Bitsy King

Call if you need to - 513-0511

Tomorrow - June 20, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.
Shelby Park - Lake


The lake at Shelby is the only place in town I can think of that has shade and water. (Had wanted to go downtown, but the thought of hot pavement - not.) So, Shelby it is.

Sorry I can't give directions - it's late - I'm sure you all know how to get there. Just go to the park and find the lake.

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June 13, 2009 - Painter of the Day - Lou Hoover from Memphis.

She was in town and joined us at Percy Warner Golf Course.


Here's her painting!

Kevin painting Magnolia tree.

Cal said his painting was not up to par, but we know better than that.

Hope we get at least a few to brave the heat and paint the lake with me.

Happy Painting

Bitsy King

Call if you get lost - 513-0511