We will be meeting Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 7:45 AM at the entrance to Percy Warner Park, which is the end of Belle Meade Blvd. Sorry to be so late with this notice.

See you there!

Bitsy

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Painting of the Day - June 23, 2007

Cathleen Windham, painting at

Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina

Nashville, TN

Happy Painting - Bitsy

Correction on link:



http://www.nashville.gov/parks/marina.htm



Sorry!

Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina - Sat., June 23, 2007



Under sail or in a slip, sailboats make interesting and beautiful painting. Paint from the clubhouse deck, from the bank, or out on the piers (but not individual slips). Just keep in mind that we are guests of the marina (and boat owners) and need to respect their property and privacy.



We'll start around 7:45 am or come earlier if you want.

Here is a link with pictures and directions.



http://www.nashville.gov/parks/marina/htm



See you Saturday. Hoping for some clouds but no rain.

Bitsy
Feel free to call my cell if you have trouble finding us - 513-0511.

Painting Of The Day - June 16, 2007
Here is Bitsy King, street painting in the Village
Nashville, TN

Happy Painting - Brenda

Next Location: Hillsboro Village
Saturday June 16, 2007
7:45 am


Hillsboro Village is located on 21st Avenue. It is a four block collection of shops, boutiques and restaurants. Lots of colorful awnings and buildings. It is home to the Belcourt Theatre, Nashville's last surviving revival film house, which dates back to 1925. Also the Pancake Pantry, Fidos, Boscos, and Provence (just to name a few).


Let's start at the Belcourt.

The Belcourt Theatre is located at 2102 Belcourt Avenue in Hillsboro Village behind Pangaea and the Villager Tavern.

From I-440, take the 21st Avenue exit. Drive North on 21st Avenue into Hillsboro Village. Go through the Acklen Avenue light - the next street on the left is Belcourt Avenue. The theatre is up Belcourt Ave. on the right.

Parking is available behind the theatre, on the side streets, and in permissible spots in the lot adjacent to the theatre. Please respect other merchants' requests to not park in specially marked spots and fire lanes.

See you Saturday. Happy Painting. - Brenda

Beaman Park paint out, Saturday, June 9th. Directions: Take Briley Parkway to Exit 24, Ashland City Highway/State Route 12. From Briley, head south on S.R. 12, away from Ashland City. Turn left at the flashing caution sign onto Eatons Creek Road. Go four miles. Cross Old Hickory Boulevard and in less than a mile turn left onto Little Marrowbone Road. The park entrance is a half-mile farther on the left on 4111 Little Marrowbone Road. We'll meet at the parking lot at the bottom of the hill (there's another at the top of the hill).

Also, here's a couple of links that will tell you more. http://www.nashville.gov/parks/locations/beaman.html
http://www.beamanpark.org

Bug spray and long pants are highly recommended!! :) There are some nice bridges to paint from or that you may want to paint! Lots of creeks, great trees, etc.

My cell is 403.7685. I will try to be there promptly at 7:30am, so if you get lost, give me a call. I have a 2 door gold colored Acura so you know what to look for. And, for future paint-outs, if you have a location you'd like us to visit, please let us know!!

See you Saturday!
Cathleen

Hello Artist, We are taking this week off (June 2, 2007), but stay tuned for next Saturday's painting location.

Happy Painting.
Brenda

Next Location: Downtown Nashville
Saturday May 26, 2007 -
7:45 am

Lots of parking available in the early morning. We'll meet around the train stop.

Riverfront Station is conveniently located at 109 S. 1st Avenue in downtown Nashville, at the foot of Broadway, adjacent to the Flag Court and the Shelby Avenue Bridge.

Happy Painting!

Come on out tomorrow - May 19th - Centennial Park - 8:00 a.m. Should

be great weather. You don't need directions. Just paint.



Remember, anyone can pick a spot. Just send your pick to one of the

managers (with directions) and we'll see that it's posted.



See you Saturday -

Bitsy King

Let's Go Painting!

Next Location: Germantown
Saturday May 12, 2007
7:30 - 10:30 am

Germantown is an historic neighborhood with lots of great architectural details. Early mornings are a wonderful time for catching the sunlight on wrap around porches with swings.

Germantown Website: www.historicgermantown.org
Be sure to click on the Neighborhood Map and Tour link for more info about the area.

From 40 you will get off at Exit 85 and go toward the State Capitol/Bicentennial Mall. Turn left on Monroe Street and you'll be in Germantown. I will start on 6th - near Monels - and find a great spot north.


Plein Air Nashville Needs Your Help - As with most everyone, it's hard to paint every Saturday. It would be great to get more people involved in managing the group. Nothing difficult, just help choose locations, provide directions, and most importantly - come out to paint. With our new email list, one post to the website and everyone knows.

If you are interested, please send me an email brenda@vectorland.com

See you Saturday. Happy Painting.
-b

Calvin Shiver painting at Belle Meade Plantation

Next Location: Centennial Park
Saturday July 15, 2006 - 7:45 am

This is where it all started one year ago! Any plein air artist is welcome.

Next Location: Belle Meade Plantation

Saturday July 1, 7:45 am and
Saturday July 8, 7:45 am

The building and restrooms do not open until 9am, however the grounds are always open. Come as early as you like. Belle Meade has asked that we do not block or crowd the walkways. Should be lots of fun!

5025 Harding Road/US 70

Any plein air artist is welcome.

Lee Hamblen painting at Warner Park Nature Center.

Next Location: Warner Park Nature Center. There are lot of great things to paint. Shade, and restrooms available. Be sure to check out the trails for beautiful spots.

Saturday June 17
7:45 am

DIRECTIONS
From Nashville, take Interstate 40 west to exit 199 (Old Hickory Blvd.),
turn left and follow Old Hickory Blvd. for 4 miles to Highway 100 (Old
Hickory will dead-end at this intersection). Turn left and go 0.2 miles to
the Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn right into the Park. Follow the Park
drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.

Coming from the south or southeast, follow Old Hickory Blvd. north (west
exit off I-65 near Brentwood) to Hwy. 100. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to the
Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn left into the Park. Follow the Park
drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.

Bitsy King painting at Seven Points

Next Location: Warner Park Nature Center. There is a lot
of great things to paint, some shade, and restrooms.

Saturday June 10
7:45 am

DIRECTIONS
From Nashville, take Interstate 40 west to exit 199 (Old Hickory Blvd.),
turn left and follow Old Hickory Blvd. for 4 miles to Highway 100 (Old
Hickory will dead-end at this intersection). Turn left and go 0.2 miles to
the Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn right into the Park. Follow the Park
drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.

Coming from the south or southeast, follow Old Hickory Blvd. north (west
exit off I-65 near Brentwood) to Hwy. 100. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to the
Edwin Warner Park entrance and turn left into the Park. Follow the Park
drive to the left for 0.3 miles to the Nature Center.

Next Location: Saturday May 20, 2006:


Picnic Area at Seven Points - J. Percy Priest Lake

Directions:
Take I-40 East to Old Hickory Blvd. (Exit 221B)
Go Right on Old Hickory Blvd. to light (Bell Rd)
Go Left on Bell Road to light (New Hope Road)
Go Right on New Hope Road to dead end (Stewarts Ferry Pike)
Go Left on Stewarts Ferry Pike
Continue straight for about a mile to the Seven Points - Picnic Area
(You'll be on a bluff overlooking the lake. There are several picnic tables and two large covered pavilions. There is also a restroom.)

Seven Points has:
Camp Ground on right
Boat Ramp on left
Picnic Area is straight ahead, immediately past Boat Ramp


We'll be starting around 7:45 am

Lori Putnam painting in Centennial Park


Next Location - Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge

Saturday May 13, 2006. There is a parking lot and street parking on the downtown side at Demonbruen and Third Avenue. I believe there is also parking on the stadium side. 7:30am. Happy Painting.

Next Location:
Centennial Park - Always a great location with much to paint!

Saturday, May 6, 2006.
7:30 (8 )-10:30 am

Happy Painting - Brenda

Next Location:
Sevier Park - Also home to Sunnyside, built in 1852 and now home to Metro Historical Commission and Metro Historical Zoning Commission.

12th Avenue South (Granny White Pike - It is listed as 3000 Granny White Pike) If you take 12th Avenue South - away from downtown, you can't miss it.

Here is a link with more info and includes a map.
www.nashville.gov/mhc/where_we_are.htm

Saturday, November 19, 2005.
7-10 am - we'll get there about 7:30.

Happy Painting - Brenda

Next Location: November 5, 2005
Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Directions: from the interstate get off at the Shelby Street exit and go away from the stadium. At the traffic light which should be 5th Ave South, make a right. From this point you will see signs all the way to the Greenway. You will take 5th Ave till it ends and make a left on Davidson. Continue on this street till you reach the Greenway. You will pass a golf course and the Navel Reserve.

A train bridge goes right over the beginning of the Greenway. This could prove to be a very interesting composition. There is a paved trail through the Greenway that follows the river. About .25 mile in, there is an overlook with a view of the river and limestone banks and an old brick tower. About another .25 - .5 mile and there is an observation deck of the bird sanctury - a very colorful field. There are also more trails through the Greenway. There is a parking lot at the Shelby Bottoms Greenway entrance. 7-10am - we will probably be there about 7:15 – 7:30 am. Happy painting, Brenda