Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 9:30 AM

Cheekwood Botanical Garden

1200 Forrest Park Drive

(615) 356-8000

Fall is definitely here - but won't be for long! There was plenty of color this week at Cheekwood, so we want to take advantage while we can. The problem is getting in - first, we can't go in until they open at 9:30, which is OK, since it will be a little warmer. Second, we'd like as many Cheekwood members to join us, so they can bring in the non-members as guests (or at least get themselves in).

I'd like to have a count of members who are coming - so, please email me and let me know.... kking84700@aol.com

I think we'll be fine, but it would be nice if we could avoid an admission fee for everyone. (Some memberships can bring in guests and some of you may have passes, as well.)

We'll meet, just outside the gate, at 9:30 a.m.

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Pictures from last week at the Bell's Bend to Beaman Park event. This was a fantastic place to paint and we will definitely be returning.

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).

WOW, Erin Jones and Kevin Mench, painting the atmosphere.

Kate Donnelly, Cheryl Climer and Erin Jones, following Kevin's lead. (Doug Jones is behind the bush.)

He had to get in the picture!

We thank Brenda Butka, for inviting us to this event and introducing us to the beautiful Bell's Bend area.

She is having a show tomorrow and has invited anyone to drop by,

Saturday, November 8th, from 3:00 to 9:00.

"Art Happens" in the studio of Martha Berry, 4311 Nevada Ave.

The artists are: Martha Berry, Brenda Butka and Mary Sue Kern.

Happy Painting!

Bitsy King

If you want to find me Sat., call 513-0511.

Saturday - Nov. 1, 2008 - 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 Plus
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

(Be sure to read to the end.)

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.

Guess what these guys are doing?

The start line!

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?

Saturday - October 18, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.

The Other Side of Downtown Nashville

East Bank Walking Trail

(2nd Try)

We were unable to paint here a few weeks ago because of a walk ... so we're going to try it again. You can park on the street on the South side of LP Stadium, Gate 9. This is just West of 1st St. & Victory. Drive as close as you can get to the river. The Walking Trail is between LP Stadium and the Cumberland River.

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Pictures from last week in Germantown at Octoberfest -

Thalia Kahl - trying to decide what to paint!

Hope to see you Saturday on the East Side!

Happy Painting
Bitsy King

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

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

Saturday - October 11, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.
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

Saturday - October 4th, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.

The Other Side of Downtown Nashville

Paint Nashville from - The East Bank Walking Trail.

Early Sat. there should be no problem parking. This picture is just West of 1st St. & Victory (in front of LP Stadium, Gate 9). Believe you can park right here. Just drive up as close as you can get to ther river.

This is the Walking Trail between LP Stadium and the Cumberland.

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Pictures from last week in Shelbyville - September 27, 2008.

It was a fantastic spot.

Nancy Beck, using lots of color, is really getting into plein air!

Cheryl Climer, shading herself, is starting her second painting!

Kevin Menck, again, is painting a beauty!

Happy Painting!

Bitsy King

(I'll be out of town this week, but see you soon.)

Saturday - September 27th, 2008 - 8:00 a.m.

Duck River: Fisherman's Park Dam

(Shelbyville)

We've been wanting to go back to the Duck River and seems like a good time. The Dam has been recommended as a very easy access spot. It's in a city park, right below the square in downtown Shelbyville. You can drive right down to the river and has a great view of the dam and old dam house. (If any Chestnut Group member wanted to participate in the upcoming show, this is your last chance. The deadline is tomorrow, the 26th, but we've been given an extra day or two if you paint with PAN Sat.)

Here's a link to a picture of the dam:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/caving/1515046857/

Hope to see you at The Duck.

Happy Painting.

Bitsy King

If you want to call me - my cell is 513-0511

REMINDER !!! Tomorrow IS .......

"Next Saturday" - September 20th, 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

Kate Donnelly, painting the original stalls at Brownland Farm

(Below posted Sept. 12, 2008)
Tomorrow AND next Saturday - September 13 & 20, 2008 - 7:45 a.m. - Noon

Horseshows at Brownland Farm
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.)

Here's a link - http://www.brownlandfarm.com/ with directions and show schedules.

From Hillboro Rd., it's the last right before the bridge over the Harpeth (just N. of Franklin).

From I-65/Cools Springs, take Mack Hatcher to Hillsboro Rd., turn Right, cross the bridge over the Harpeth, then immediately turn left into Brownland Farm.

Special Instructions:
#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.

If the above field is full - turn right at this sign..."All Day Hauler Parking". (It's right across from the stone wall.)Then, drive straight back to this trailer (to stay away from the "haulers").#2 - Don't spook the horses!

Please do not set up your easels too close to the fences - say 5-6 feet. Just be careful in setting up your easels that you do not scare the horses - they will not know what you are doing.I'm very excited about painting here and hope a bunch of you join me. (Sissie is the sister of the Sclater Brown, the man I worked for - for many years.

The Farm is huge - call me if you want to know where we're painting !! 513-0511

Happy Painting

Bitsy King

Tomorrow - September 6, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.

Historic Edgefield

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

Tomorrow - August 30, 2008 - 7:45 a.m
Vanderbilt Campus

Just about anything you want to paint is here! There are buildings, staircases, steeples, statuary, trees and plenty of people everywhere, now that school has started.

What a great place to paint! Hope to see you.

We found the best to park is on West End Ave. @ 23rd. You'll walk right onto the campus and find the Fine Arts Gallery on your right (picture at top).

Happy Painting.

Bitsy

Tomorrow - August 23, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.

Stones River Greenway -

Percy Priest Lake at the Dam

Although it'll be hot, we should be able to find some shade here (and it'll be early). Besides, I haven't painted in three weeks and got to go! As an added attraction, there have been some hay bales on the slope adjacent to the entrance to the greenway. If they are still there - they make a great painting.

I'm not sure how far it is to this "hanging" walkway (think it's about midway between the Dam and Lebanon Rd.), but, if I can make it, that's where I'll be.

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

Tomorrow - Sat., Aug. 16, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.
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.)

Plein Air Nashville has been invited, along with The Chestnut Group, to participate in the following event. Hope you can help make it a huge success.

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

Tomorrow - August 9, 2008 - 7:45 A.M.
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

Tomorrow - August 2, 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!

Happy Painting - whereever!

Bitsy

Tomorrow - July 26, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.
Downtown Nashville (Plan 1 or 2)

Plan 1 - Riverfront - We'll paint from the Walking Bridge, provided it's not raining. There are several choices here - the river itself, the Batman bldg., LP Stadium, Symphony Hall. You can park on 2nd Ave. (I think it's 2nd) - sort of under the bridge - and walk up.

Plan 2 - We'll paint from the Nashville War Memorial building (which is partly covered). This is where we were last week. You can park on 7th and enter directly into the courtyard.


Painter of the Week - July 19, 2008
Tanya Radic - Another newcomer to PAN.

Another Kevin Menck masterpiece! Happy Painting!

Bitsy King

Tomorrow - July 19, 7:45 a.m.

Nashville War Memorial

This is the "coolest" spot in town to paint -

with a constant breeze thru the courtyard.

Also, there's plenty of parking on the downtown streets on Saturday morning.

Painter of the Day - July 12, 2008

Nancy Beck, painting under the bridge
while passers-by admired her work
(This was Nancy's first outing with PAN)

Kevin Menck and Brenda Long, painting on the bridge

Brenda Siegel, painting with pastels
We will definitely be returning here!

Hope to see you tomorrow at the War Memorial!

Happy Painting.

Tomorrow - July 12, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.
Suspension Bridge over the Cumberland River
(Stone's River Greenway)

This is a New Site - Think it will be Great !!!
The bridge itself is gorgeous - not to mention the panoramic view from it.

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.

Hope to see you there.

Happy Painting!
Bitsy

Tomorrow - June 28, 2008 - 7:45 a.m.

Germantown - Downtown Nashville

Lots to paint - buildings, churches, restaurants, and wonderful view of the Capitol.

Next Saturday - July 5, 2008

No PAN Meeting

With the holiday and family gatherings we'll take a week off.

Happy Painting somewhere !

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Couple pictures from last week at the Jones Farm in Centerville.

Painting of the Week

Painted along The Duck River by Cynthia Crook, June 21, 2008

The Jones Farm in Centerville, with Andrea Jones, the event planner.
Happy Painting!

We've had another invitation -

to paint with The Chestnut Group

(plein air painters for the land)

Tomorrow, June 21, 2008 - 9:00 until ????

Duck River at the Jones Farm in Centerville

Also on the farm are two old barns, a smoke house, a cottage, garden and orchard, wild wooded areas, pastures, crops and the river. There is also a Cookout and Bonfire later if you want to paint all day.

If you are interested and want more information,

please email me - kking84700@aol.com

or call my cell - 513-0511

(I will forward more details and directions on request)

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Pictures from last week (June 14th) along The Natchez Trace -

started out rainy - but cleared up nicely.

Noriko and JacquiDenny

Cal, Bitsy & Ann

Noriko

Follow up - Natchez Trace - Official Paint Out Notice

(As posted earlier, we've been invited to join this group tomorrow - whenever - in the morning - PAN start time was announced for 8:15 a.m - some of them will be earlier than 9:00.)

Tennessee Watercolor Society Plein Aire Paint Out
Saturday, June 14, 2008 9am-4pm

The Natchez Trace Parkway is steeped in history. It is a 444 mile linear national park that runs from Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS. Its early origins began as a wildlife trail to the salt licks in the middle TN area. Indians soon traversed it to a great extent, then settlers heading west to new lands. It became a major route of commerce in the 1800's. Farmers and fur traders would load their goods onto flat boats in Kentucky, float down the Mississippi River to Natchez, then sell everything including the boat and work their way back north along the Trace. This led to many stories about the crime and tall tales surrounding this way of life along the Natchez Trace.
The Natchez Trace Parkway is run by the National Park Service. It is a two lane, winding road with a maximum speed of 50 mph and is patrolled by park rangers. Beware of deer and turkey along the roadside. The Garrison Creek stop is where we will be painting. The stop has restroom facilities, a creek, and we will more than likely be sharing the spot with trail riders and their mounts, as it is a staging area for horse trailers.
The Park Service asks that you keep vehicles on pavement as much as possible, and, as always, please do not leave any trash behind. Bring a sack lunch and your regular plein aire painting materials. We look forward to seeing you there!

Directions:
From West Nashville: You can take Highway 100 to the Natchez Trace Parkway near McCrory Lane. Once on the parkway, go approximately 16 miles to the Garrison Creek Stop which is at mile marker 427.6. Entrance is on the left.

From Nashville, Franklin: Take Hillsboro Rd. (Hwy 431) to Old Hillsboro Rd. (Hwy 46). Follow Hwy 46 out to Leiper's Fork (about 15 miles or so). Go through the village of Leiper's Fork, then you will see signs where Hwy 46 turns off to the right. This is Pinewood Rd. There will also be a brown Natchez Trace Parkway sign. Turn right onto Pinewood and about a mile down will be the entrance to the parkway on the left. Turn left. At the top of the hill, turn right. Go about 1.3 miles and the Garrison Creek entrance at marker 427.6 should be on the left.

From Columbia: Take Hwy 7 west to Fly. About a mile or two after Fly, there will be an entrance to the parkway on the right. Turn right. At the stop sign, turn left. Follow the parkway about 10.5 miles to the Garrison Creek entrance at marker 427.6 which will be on the right.

Natchez Trace - tomorrow
June 14, 2008, 8:15 a.m. (or earlier or later)

We've been invited to join the Watercolor Society and other TAL members to paint on the Trace tomorrow. They even have a permit - to paint at the Garrison Creek Exit! I believe that's the first exit South of the Hwy 46 (Pinewood Road) entrance to The Trace. This should be great fun! You might consider making a day of it - lunching in nearby Leipers Fork and painting again afterwards. I am!!!

Hope to see you tomorrow.

Oops, it's Friday evening already! We are painting tomorrow, June 7th, in Hillsboro Village (21st Ave., South) - same time - 7:45 a.m. Hope to see you.

We'll paint this Saturday at the Bicentennial Mall behind the Farmer's Market on 8th Avenue. 7:45am for you early risers!! Please come join us if you can!