Next Location: Cheekwood again !!!
1200 Forrest Park Drive - Nashville, TN 37205 - (615) 356-8000
Saturday - September 29, 2007 - 9:30 am - at the gate !

We had a great turnout last week - twice as many Cheekwood members as guests, so everyone got in. There is so much to paint at this location that we wanted to do it again, however, we're not meeting until 9:30. This is the time they open to the public (and the earliest they want us to start). We will go back to our regular 7:45 ish for other locations.

Same procedure - meet at the gate at 9:30. If you have a Family Membership, you can have three guests. If you have an Individual Membership, you can get yourself in. If you are late, tell Eleanor at the gate that you are meeting the Plein Air Nashville painting party. We will be parking in Area B.

If you want to be a "guest" of a member, please email me by tonight or call my cell.
kking84700@aol.com or 513-0511.

Happy Painting - Bitsy King

Painting of the Day - September 22, 2007

Kevin Menck, painting at Cheekwood, Nashville, Tennessee.

Happy Painting.

Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 8:15 am - Cheekwood

Although Cheekwood does not open until 9:30, our start time is 8:15, the earliest time they would let us enter the grounds. Please be there at that time, at the entrance, so we can coordinate the members and guests.

We would like to have a count, so please email me if you will be joining us ..... kking84700@aol.com

My cell number is 513-0511.
Thanks, Bitsy

Interesting work, thought this group might enjoy it. There's a link to his website here in our list of sites to visit. Elio is considering doing a workshop here in Nashville. If you have interest, you can sign up on his website for more information. His unique use of color and the way he brings chroma to canvas is amazing. Leiper's Creek Gallery has a few of his pieces if you get out that way.

Next Location: Cheekwood !!!

1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 356-8000



Saturday - September 22, 2007 - 8:15 am - outside the gate !



On this beautiful 55-acre property there is so much to paint ........ a mansion, gatehouse, gardens, ponds, fountains, statuary and spectacular views over rolling hills.



Although there is a non-member admission fee of $10 ($8 for seniors), we have a few coming with Family Membership, which entitlese them to three guests each. We'll do our best to get you in, but it's worth every penny if we can't. (Of course, we're asking anyone with an Individual Membership or a free pass, to use their own.)



If you plan to come Saturday and are a member of Cheekwood, please email me - kking84700@aol.com - we'd love to take advantage of your three guests.



If you are late, ask the lady at the gate if there are any "guest passes" left for the PleinAir Nashville painting party.



For more information and directions, go to http://cheekwood.org/



Happy Painting.

Due to other events going on this weekend, we're not going to meet tomorrow, the 15th.

However, please put next Saturday, September 22nd on your calendar. We'll be going to Cheekwood. Watch for another post - with more information.

Happy painting.

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 - 7:45 am

DOWNTOWN - 2ND & COMMERCE

LOTS TO PAINT!!    

HAPPY PAINTING  :)

Next Location: Downtown Nashvile - 2nd and Commerce
Saturday September 8, 2007
7:45 am

Great architecture, short walk to Broadway or the courthouse.

Should be a great morning. Happy Painting.
Brenda

No location this week. Enjoy the holiday and Happy Painting.

Brenda

Painting of the Day - August 25, 2007

Jim Frazier, painting the columns at War Memorial, Nashville, TN.

(This was an excellent location, as there was a constant breeze and plenty spots to find shade .... a good turnout of 8 also.)

Happy Painting

Next Location: Nashville War Memorial - Downtown
301 6th Ave North - Early morning, parking should be available on 6th or 7th
Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 - 7:45am

This location has sculpture, great architectural details, and views. I was there this week and the breeze was incredible.


Photo Credit: Blake Wylie

See you Saturday. Happy Painting.
-Brenda

It's a Radnor thing.......!!!

In consideration of the Radnor/Chestnut Group event in November, our little entourage will head out this Saturday to Radnor. You MUST join us and take advantage of this opportunity to create your own interpretation(s) of these wondrous 747 acres in the heart of our city!!

Meet at the visitor center at 7:45 am on Aug. 18th. If you need directions or want more information, visit www.radnorlake.org.

See you Saturday!

Painters--

What a GREAT turnout we've had the past few weeks! Thanks to everyone who has been coming out! As you know, the heat has been very intense and is expected to be in this holding pattern for several more days. We will take a break this week and see if we can scare this heat wave off and resume painting on Saturday, Aug. 18th.

See you Soon!

Painting of the Day - August 4, 2007

Cheryl Climer, painting in The Nashville City Cemetery.

Nashville, TN

Happy Painting

Next Location: The Nashville City Cemetery
Saturday - August 4, 2007 - 8:00 AM


"Opened in 1822, the City Cemetery is the oldest continuously operated public cemetery in Nashville. A walk through the cemetery is truly a walk through Nashville's history. The gravestones tell the stories ......" David Crockett, Tennessee Robertson Davis, James Robertson .....

We have permission from the Metro Parks and Recreation Dept. to paint Saturday morning. The gates open at 8:00, so that's when we'll start. Their website below mentions some activities by vandals, but don't let that scare you. The Parks Dept. knows we will be there, and they are notifying the Park Police to be on special lookout for us and to make sure the gates are open (4th Ave.) by 8:00.

The Cemetery is on the corner of 4th Ave. South (runs south only) and Oak St. (couple blocks south of Lafayette).

For more information and directions, go to
http://www.thenashvillecitycemetery.org/

As it's always a good idea to practice "safety in numbers", I hope we have a good show Sat. - especially you guys.

Happy Painting
Bitsy

Painting of the Day - July 28, 2007

Tommy Thompson, painting in the garden at Belle Meade Plantation.

Nashville, TN

Happy Painting
Bitsy

Belle Meade Plantation - Saturday, July 28, 2007

7:45 A.M.


Forgot to mention the time in the earlier post. You can count on this always being 7:45ish, unless we let you know differently. The Plantation does not actually open until 9:00, but we can enter early from the Leake Ave. side, park and walk in. There is normally a fee, but our group will not be charged. Of course, should you wish to tour the Plantation, you will have to pay.

Hope to see you Saturday and that the rain holds off until the afternoon.

Happy Patinting.
Bitsy

Next Location: Belle Meade Plantation
Saturday - July 28, 2007

We've had several people wanting to paint the Belle Meade area, so what better
than the famous Belle Meade Plantation. This is a favorite spot for painters,
as there are so many subjects.

From Nashville - go SW on West End, which becomes Harding Rd (Hwy 70S) -
Pass Belle Meade Blvd to - 5025 Harding Road

Check out their website - in particular the "about us" section

www.bellemeadeplantation.com

See you there. Happy Painting.
Bitsy

Painting of the Day - July 21, 2007

Brenda Long, painting Musica
at the Music Row roundabout


Nashville, TN


Happy Painting


Bitsy

Next Location: Musica at the Music Row roundabout
Saturday July 21, 2007 - 7:45 am

At this location, the sculpture takes precedence however there are also terrific views of the downtown. This may prove to be a challange but also a lot of fun.

The roundabout is located at Division St. and 17th Ave.

More information about Musica can be found at the sculpter's, Alan LeQuire, website:

See you then. Happy Painting.
Brenda