Call to Paint at Young's Pond Park, Thurs Nov 2

Sorry for the late post, everyone - the lights were out. Our next venue is Young's Pond Park in Branford, Thursday November 2. Directions as usual on our blog at http://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/, right-hand column. The forecast is for cloudy weather, 66 degrees. After the storm, this sounds pretty good to me. And it's November!!
-Veronica

Call to Paint Thursday October 26 Chaffinch Island Park

Paint-out at Chaffinch Island Park in Guilford.
Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/ in the right-hand column.
See you there.
-Veronica

Last week at Olmsted Outlook was glorious with brilliant colors. The tide was coming in, so the river rose while we were there. Ducks and geese paraded up and down and hunted for food as the water began to infiltrate the reeds. The sun was warm but the shade was chilly. Joan McP, Jane, Pam, Betsey, and Veronica enjoyed a beautiful day in a lovely spot. We will certainly return there another time.

Paint Out Thurs Oct 19, Olmsted Park

This week we'll be at Olmsted Outlook Park in Guilford. This is a small but pretty park with lovely river and marsh views. Directions on the blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/ in the right-hand column as usual.
See you there.
-Veronica

Last week at Bauer Farm Park, Betsey, Jeanne, Veronica, Gloria, Candace, and Patty painted. It was a little chillier than it has been recently, but the sun shone and warmed things up as the morning went on. A group of walkers came through. The park staff were busy preparing the park for Saturday's Fall Festival, which limited our parking options slightly. But it was just beautiful, warm fall color and sounds. Here are some paintings, finished or not:

Call to Paint, Thurs Oct 12, Bauer Farm Park

Next painting date is Thursday, October 12 at Bauer Farm Park in Madison.
Directions as usual at the blog, https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/, in the right-hand column.

This is a delightful place to paint. An interesting old farmhouse, barns, pond with waterlilies, bridge, gazebo, lane, community gardens, fields, trees (fall colors this week). The current forecast is for partly cloudy weather (but, FYI, there is a covered area with picnic tables; in the past we've painted here in the rain...). Photos below.

Last week at the Branford Green,  three of us painted (Ed, Betsey, and Veronica) and a couple more stopped by to chat.

See you on Thursday at Bauer Farm.
-Veronica

Jazz & Art by the Sea, Hyland House Museum Fundraiser

In the past few years, many of you participated in art shows held at the Hyland House Museum in Guilford, with a beautiful reception in the garden for artists and guests provided by members of the Hyland House board of directors.

The Museum https://hylandhouse.org/ is planning a fundraiser Jazz & Art by the Sea on October 29 to fund a new roof (remember the very large shed roof at the back of the house? It needs to be replaced). There will be a dinner and silent auction at the Owenego Inn in Branford featuring local and out-of-town artists. I know many of you have exhibited at the Hyland House and support their work.

If you would like to donate a painting, the organizers would be very happy and appreciative. You may contact me, veronicaDOTsoellATgmailDOTcom.

If you would like to come to the event, please visit https://hylandhouse.org/ for tickets.

Thank you so much!
-Veronica

PS, I just donated a little painting myself. It just happens to be of the Hyland House roof, the one that needs to be replaced. Won't you consider joining me?

Call to Paint, Thurs Oct 5, Branford

Note: (exchanged with last week) come to the Branford Green not Hammonassett!

Betsey and I both went to Meig's Point, Hammonassett last Thursday; it was a glorious day, but, we agreed, far too windy to paint. We could barely stand.

So this week, we'll be on the Branford Green. Directions as usual on the blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/, right-hand column, where you will also find the schedule for the remainder of the year.
-Veronica