Plein Air Nashville meets Saturday mornings and paints various locations around the city. Any outdoor artist is welcome. Subscribe to the list for the latest announcements.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
(We're meeting a little later during the Winter)
Capitol Building/War Memorial
Downtown Nashville
Notice the color from last Saturday. Hoping there will still be some, we're going to give it another try - two weeks in a row. (We realize people will be busy with Thanksgiving, but if you're looking for a spot to paint - just go down to the Capitol - who knows who will show up.)
I'm going to try to make it Sat., the 22nd (but probably not the 29th). Please forward any pictures you may take of painters.... to me ..... kking84700@aol.com
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
Friday, November 14, 2008
Capitol Building/War Memorial
See corrected email -
www.pleinairnashville.com
Sorry to be so late, but been watching the weather - in hopes of better results. Looks like we need some shelter from rain and wind, so decided on downtown - the Capitol Building. (There is a show coming up and paintings are needed of the Capitol Building - deadline is February 25, 2009 and this might be your best opportunity. Will hang from March 6th to May 17, 2009. You can paint anything "Capitol" - the building, statues, doors, windows, columns, scenes on the Capitol grounds....) And, should we get some rain (or the wind too strong) we can move easily to our protected site of the War Memorial building.
Sure hope this is not going to be our last Sat. to paint before the Spring, but just in case, y'all come out now, ya hear!
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Cathleen Windham
Kate DonnellyThe Ghost Artist
Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
Monday, November 10, 2008
"Adventures in Plein Air Painting"
Thought you'd be interested in watching this very informative video on Plein Air Painting sent to some fellow painters by Doug Jones. Thanks for sharing with us, Doug.
http://blip.tv/file/1431968 (turn up your volume)
Happy Painting.
Bitsy
Friday, November 07, 2008
Elaine Wood, painting out of the back of her car, which we all have tried.
Matthew Lee, from Memphis, came over to join us in this paintout!
Taaron Parsons, painting from the "stage" where Nanci Griffith performed. Bitsy King, Cheryl Climer and Erin Jones enjoying a day of painting. Nancy Beck and Taaron Parsons, "on stage". Mitch Mann, relaxing while painting (with Nancy and Taaron in background).
Kate Donnelly, Cheryl Climer and Erin Jones, following Kevin's lead. (Doug Jones is behind the bush.)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Beaman to Bell's Bend - Park2Park
And Nanci Griffith Concert
As Middle Tennessee's plein air painters, Plein Air Nashville and The Chestnut Group, have been invitied to join in this "adventure-packed celebration of Nashville's Backyard". Check out the schedule for the day, which begins with a Paint Out at 7:45. There will be maps available of painting sites at the Scottsboro Community Center, 5102 Old Hydes Ferry Pike. Martha Berry will be there to greet you (from 7:45 to around 10:00).
Vistas range from rocky, forested slopes in Beaman Park towards the North to grassy fields and barns in Bell's Bend. Folks are friendly and most areas are accessible, but they will mark several properties where owners have given specific permission with flags. And, if you've noticed, we're finally getting some color this Fall!!!
Everything you need to know is here - For Directions and Event Program, go to:
http://www.bellsbend.org/festival2.php
Families are welcome too and don't forget the Nanci Griffith concert at 4:30 and 'Smore'.
Paint as long as you like. (I plan to paint in the morning, around 8:30 and again in the afternoon, maybe about 1:30.)
Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
If you want to find me, call my cell - (615) 513-0511.
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Painter of the Day - October 25, 2008
Cal Shiver - Trying to keep warm while Painting in the Nashville City Cemetery
Friday, October 24, 2008
Saturday - October 25, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. (Notice time!)
In Celebration of Halloween, we're painting at
The Nashville City Cemetery
"Opened in 1822, the City Cemetery is the oldest continuously operated public cemetery in Nashville. The Cemetery is on the corner of 4th Ave. South (runs South only) and Oak St. (couple blocks South of Lafayette).
For more info, go to: http://www.thenashvillecitycemetery.org
The last time we went here they were supposed to open early for us, but we waited. So, we'll start at opening time - 9:00.
Happy Painting!
Bitsy King
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Painter of the Day - Ocotber 18, 2008
Allison Bacovillard
(Allison, from Kentucky, painted with us on the East Bank. Some of you will remember Allison and her two friends who used to drive down for classes with Shane Neal at The Factory.) We hope to see more of our Kentucky friends.
It was a gorgeous day and there was alot of activity on the river last Sat.
And they're off!
Would you believe - Barefoot Waterski Racing!
You never know what you're going to see or be a part of when you're out Plein Air Painting!
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Early Notice for Next Saturday - November 1, 2008
We've been invited to paint in the Beaman Park to Bell's Bend annual celebration, Park2Park, which will end (around 4:30) with a Nanci Griffith concert.
(They are also working on an art show and sale for some time in the future.)
More info to follow next week about this. Put it on your calendar - this site is spectacular.
Happy Painting!
Question! Where have the Vangoes gone?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Bitsy King
Friday, October 10, 2008
Plein Air Demo - by Kim Barrick
Tuesday - October 14th - 9 am - 12 pm
Edwin Warner Park
This is a Special Fundraising Event for The Tennessee Art League!
(Deadline to sign up - Sat., Oct. 11th - call Kristina or Ralph at TAL - 736-5000)
Enjoy a Demo by Kim Barrick painting the Little Harpeth en Plein Air!
Kim has generously offered to give a demo and instruction on Plein Air Painting to be held on Tuesday October 14, 2008; 9 AM to 12 PM [Rain date: Wednesday Oct 15] at the Edwin Warner Park.
You will get familiar with Plein air equipment and the how to’s of outdoor painting. You will then be treated to a demonstration on finding a beautiful painting in the overwhelming landscape. After that, she'll answer questions from the students.
Barrick’s art has been described as impressionistic, representational and expressionistic; “alive with light and filled with movement”. An award-winning artist, Barrick is also a sought after instructor teaching workshops in plein air painting and still life. In 2001 she founded The Chestnut Group, “Plein Air Painters for the Land”, a non-profit group of 150+ artists, dedicated to preserving open spaces. For more information and to view more artworks visit www.chestnutgroup.org and www.kimbarrickstudio.com.
What to Bring: Kim invites you to bring your equipment to discuss or to paint along with her during the demo. She will be available to critique after lunch as well. If time permits she will join anyone painting that afternoon. For more information about the equipment and supplies she uses, check out her web site www.kimbarrickstudio.com . Click on “The Artist Writes” and select “Supply list”.
TAL will provide snacks and drinks. Bring a sack lunch if you want to stay and eat lunch with fellow artists. You are welcome to remain at the Park to continue your painting after the demo. There is plenty of parking and restrooms.
Cost is $30.00 per person. RSVP is a must with pre- payment to secure your reservation. All proceeds will benefit the TAL. Please make checks payable to: Tennessee Art League. Please deliver or mail to TAL, 808 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 Attention: Plein Air Demo. Deadline for RSVP: Saturday October 11, 2008.
Please include:
Name:
Contact phone and email:
Address:
Don't miss this opportunity!
Sign up now!
Happy Painting
Bitsy King
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Octoberfest - Historic Germantown
Several of us painted in this festival last year and had a great time. Don't miss this once a year opportunity to paint people in the street and be a part of all the Fall activities. It's really fun!!
Read all about it -
http://www.historicgermantown.org/Street_Festival_&_Beir_Run.html
There's also a Tour of Homes, starting at 11:00 I believe, which includes Brenda Long's home (and art collection) on 6th Ave. North. Check out these beautifully restored/in progress homes!
Hope to see you Saturday.
Happy Painting.
Bitsy King
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
See details below (from last week) and
See you at Brownland Farm again tomorrow!!
Here's our Painter of Day from Last Week - September 13th
Tomorrow AND next Saturday - September 13 & 20, 2008 - 7:45 a.m. - Noon
1155 Hillsboro Rd. - Franklin, TN
Brownland Farm is a horse farm/horse show facility just North of Franklin on Hillsboro Rd. They are having shows the next two weekends so there will be lots of activity at the farm and lots of people and horses to paint (or practice painting). These are hunters and jumpers and the competition starts at 8:00 a.m. (The owners of the farm, Mack and Sissie Anderton, are very generous in allowing us to paint here, especially during a show, but ask that we follow a couple simple rules -see special instructions below.)
From Hillboro Rd., it's the last right before the bridge over the Harpeth (just N. of Franklin).
#1 - Parking - We are to park in this lot (if there is room)- which should be your first left turn after the main house. Turn left at this stone wall, then into this field.
Friday, September 05, 2008
East Nashville is full of history and lovely old homes and churches. We can see it all, plus downtown from this spot - East Park - 700 Woodland St. (The Park actually runs from 6th to 8th and Woodland to Russell.) This will be a good place to meet (and paint), but we can check out the area from here and decide if we want to move a block or so.
Here's a church across the street and a nice "house for sale" on Russell.
Directions:
- Drive East on Woodland St. to South 6th St.
- Turn Right on 6th St.
- Turn Left into the parking lot (East Community Center has a nice lot)
(East Park - is a Metro Parks and Recreation facility)
Hope to see you in the morning - the heat is behind us - the rain is gone - supposed to be dry and beautiful with a few clouds - perfect for painting.
Happy Painting
Bitsy King - if you need me - my cell is 513-0511
Friday, August 29, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Directions:
Take I-40 East to Stewarts Ferry Pike
Right on Stewarts Ferry Pike
Left on Bell Road
Left again before you drive over the dam
Drive down hill and park
Start walking! (Can't miss the hay bales on your left, if they are still there.)
Call me if you come and can't find me... cell - 513-0511
Happy Painting - Bitsy
Friday, August 15, 2008
Entrance to Percy Warner Park
This is a favorite spot for Nashvillians - right at the end (or is it the beginning) of Belle Meade Blvd. You can paint from the bottom, climb up (or drive up) and paint from the top. Or, if you prefer a more manicured subject, paint the golf course to the right.
Afraid I have to miss tomorrow, but hope to be painting with you again the following week.
Happy Painting without me!
Bitsy
REMINDER !!!!
Tues., August 19th - Centennial Park
Paint the Children or the Park
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
(See previous email or webpage.)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Announcement of a Painting Opportunity -
Tuesday, August 19th - 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Centennial Park
"The Mad Hatter Ball is one of Nashville's premiere fundraising events, benefiting The Sexual Assault Center. It takes place on Saturday, September 13th at the Parthenon, with dining, dancing and a silent auction.
This year, something extraordinary is happening. On Tuesday, August 19th -- at the Parthenon -- there is a special event especially for the kids. It's the 1st Annual Mad Hatter Tee Party, where the kids will enjoy tours of the Parthenon, Olympian relay races, games, treats and a tee-shirt to paint.
We have been invited to come and paint too ... the Parthenon, the children or the park. The event will be from 3:30 – 5:00, but you are welcome to start painting earlier if you like. And then, if you would like to donate your painting to the Mad Hatter to be auctioned at the event on September 13th, there will be donor forms available. These events help fund the Sexual Assault Center, the only agency in Middle Tennessee specializing in the support and treatment of survivors of sexual assault. The Center helps more than 700 children and adults annually, and no one is ever turned away for lack of ability to pay."
Please email Jean Gauld-Jaeger (jrgjaeger@aol.com) or call her at 297-9458 to let her know if you plan to paint for this event.
They hope to have coverage that day as they did a couple weeks ago on Channel 4’s show “Better”. And, Purity will have a popsicle truck there passing out their new popsicle, Tea Pops.
Happy Painting!
Bitsy
Friday, August 08, 2008
Centennial Park
So sorry to be so late - communications error! Brenda and I are both out of town and thought the other was going to post. Should be fantastic weather and we are so envious that we can't be there. Have a great time.
Happy Painting !!!
Bitsy King and Brenda Long
Friday, August 01, 2008
Sorry artists, suggest you stay home and paint in your studio. They say the RealFeel will be 107-108 ...... too hot for me. We'll keep you posted about the following weeks.
Painters of the Week - July 26, 2008
We had a good time last week, painting on the Pedestrian Bridge downtown. We even had some visitors.
Gary Young brought two out of town guests. Artists "Prince" and "Mary Ann" from Rhode Island stopped by to paint with us on the bridge. They were on their way out West to paint with David Leffel.
It was a little hot last week too!