Indoor Painting Opportunity Still Available

Hello, painters,

There is still room in our indoor painting group! Below I repeat last week's post in case you missed it and may be interested in joining us:

A CTSA subgroup has been meeting in Guilford to paint indoors in the fall, winter, and spring each year for several years past. This provides a time and place to paint with others in a congenial environment. We all work on our own projects, in whatever medium we choose. The room has good lighting and plenty of table space to spread out our equipment.

We are organizing for the upcoming winter session, at the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street, beginning on Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019.

Here is Patty's recent announcement to our subgroup; there is room for several more painters:

I have reserved the Quonnipaug Room for Tues. afternoons from 12:30-3pm, Jan. 8th thru March 5th.  March 12th would be a makeup snow day.

The rental for the room is $800 for 9 weeks.  We will divide the $800 by the number who sign up.  I would appreciate it if you would let me know as soon as possible if you are interested as I have already paid the Community Center.

If you know of anyone else who might be interested that is not on my list please forward them my email.  All are welcome.

Patty's email is pgmcguire at comcast dot net.

-Veronica

Indoor Painting Workshop Opportunity

Hello, painters,

A CTSA subgroup has been meeting in Guilford to paint indoors in the fall, winter, and spring each year for several years past. This provides a time and place to paint with others in a congenial environment. We all work on our own projects, in whatever medium we choose. The room has good lighting and plenty of table space to spread out our equipment.

We are organizing for the upcoming winter session, at the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street, beginning on Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019.

Here is Patty's recent announcement to our subgroup; there is room for several more painters:

I have reserved the Quonnipaug Room for Tues. afternoons from 12:30-3pm, Jan. 8th thru March 5th.  March 12th would be a makeup snow day.

The rental for the room is $800 for 9 weeks.  We will divide the $800 by the number who sign up.  I would appreciate it if you would let me know as soon as possible if you are interested as I have already paid the Community Center.

If you know of anyone else who might be interested that is not on my list please forward them my email.  All are welcome.

Patty's email is pgmcguire at comcast dot net.

-Veronica

A New Blogger!

Dear painters,

I'm delighted to introduce Tom Mayer as our new blogger on https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. He's been painting en plein air with us for several years and has ideas for bringing in new painters and adding new destinations to our calendar.

I hope you'll welcome him when we start up again next spring. You can also communicate via the contact form in the right-hand column of our home page.

In the meantime, I wish you all happy holidays and plenty of time to continue painting, indoors or out.

Best wishes to you all,
-Veronica

Hi Artists, Hoping to help out with the blog.

One More Chance to Paint Out

On Thursday next week, November 29, brave plein air painters may wish to paint out on or around the Guilford Green. I know there may be a couple of painters who'd like to give it one more try, depending on the weather.

In the meantime, there is plenty going on at the Branford Art Center. Check out their happenings at https://www.branfordartcenterct.com/.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
-Veronica



 
 

Event at Branford Art Center

Our fellow painter Sally Brown sends us this note:

 "I have been so busy with Branford Art Center.  I am currently featured artist there with my new series of wave paintings.  John Massimino is also there as our guest artist.

Massimino is doing a critique on Sunday.  He is known for his fun and instructional critiques. It’s $15 for two paintings (framed is best), oil paintings must be dry as he’s allergic.  It’s this Sunday at BAC, 1229 Main St, from 1-3 PM."

I've been to John Massimino's critiques in the past - I remember him as very good, very insightful, and very kind! Maybe you can stop over there and join in while you are out doing the Shoreline Arts Trail this weekend. And see John's and Sally's work at the same time.

https://www.branfordartcenterct.com/

-Veronica

Closing Out the Season!

Hello, painters,

I'm cancelling the last couple of dates for this year since attendance has dwindled to nothing (yesterday), it is getting a bit chilly, and everyone is gearing up for the holiday season.

But here is a little gift for you, an online magazine: http://www.urbansketchers.org/2018/10/drawing-attention-november-2018.html (be sure to look at it full-screen). The international movement of "urban sketching" is intriguing, and some of us have dabbled in it alongside our painting. It can bring the artistically-inclined together and offers a quick path to accomplishment for busy people.


Have a happy and healthy
winter, and see you out along the shoreline again in the spring.
 -Veronica



http://www.urbansketchers.org/2018/10/drawing-attention-november-2018.html

PS, I learned about this from my sister Caroline in Dublin who has recently joined the Dublin Sketchers (http://www.dublinsketchers.com/) The world has become so small!

Paint Out at the Branford Green, Thurs Nov 8

It would be great if the lovely weather last Thursday on the Guilford Green should be repeated on this upcoming Thursday on the Branford Green! Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. Not many CTSA Thursdays left this year - try to get out while you can!

Last week Betsey, Jane, and Veronica were out painting (or "urban sketching" - two of us); the trees were in full fall color (and after this weekend's strong winds many are now in winter mode).

Paint Out on Thurs Nov 1, Guilford Green

Thursday is forecast to be a nice day, great for painting outside, and who knows whether, now that we are heading into November, there will be more mild sunny days. I'm sure everyone is familiar with the Guilford Green. Right now the trees are beautiful with fall foliage; dog walkers abound, and there are several benches along the walkways. On the south side of the Green, there are amusing scarecrows put up by local organizations and businesses. And, of course, there are interesting buildings, residences, shops, town hall and library, and churches on the streets surrounding the Green.
Family illness kept me away last week but I hope to be out painting with you on Thursday.
-Veronica

Paint Out on Thurs Oct 25 at Chaffinch Island Park, Guilford

Chaffinch Island Park is a smallish, pretty park at the mouth of the West River. Views out to the Sound, along the river, and across to marshland; trees, picnic tables and some huge rocks. Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/.
Hope to see you there.
-Veronica

Dudley Farm

Saturday, October 20th, Harvest Day at Dudley Farm
9 AM to 2 PM


Jay Babina tells me that some of our shoreline painters paint at the Harvest Day Festival and can display some works too this Saturday. All welcome!

Join us on Saturday, October 20 for Harvest Day at The Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, CT. From 9 AM to 2 PM, The Dudley Farm Museum and the Farmers’ Market will celebrate the Harvest with family fun and autumnal delights. This free event includes demonstrations of early 19th Century skills, crafts & games for children, food, music and a special October Market. The Rain Date is October 27.

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And Jay Bright invites us the following weekend:
I hope you'll come see my work at City Wide Open Studios Alternative Space
Yale West Campus, Building 410, first floor west
Saturday, October 27 & Sunday. October 28
12 to 6 pm.

JAY BRIGHT ART
180 Livingston Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Paint Out at Olmsted Outlook, Thurs Oct 18

This week we will be in Guilford at the small park at the end of Broad Street, Olmsted Outlook. Directions at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/ as usual. Marshes, the beginnings of fall colors, the gardens in the park, ducks on the West River, handsome historic houses on Broad Street. Plenty to paint.
See you there.
-Veronica

Last week, it rained in the morning, clearing up later. Nevertheless, Betsey managed to paint at Bauer Farm and sent me her lovely painting. It reminds me why so many of us persevere with watercolor!

Call to Paint at Bauer Farm Park, Madison, Thurs Oct 11

Bauer Farm Park offers much to paint. Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. If it rains (and according to the Weather Channel, this is likely), you may still want to come, as there is a capacious shelter. The much-painted farm house is an interesting building; there are outbuildings and barns as well. A pond with covered bridge, a winding lane up to the communal gardens, fields, trees, and more. See you there.
-Veronica

Last week at Trolley Road in Guilford was very pleasant. Jay Bright, Nancy, and Veronica all found something of interest. The ragweed attracted multitudinous Monarch butterflies (at one point we counted seven on a clump) and bees competed for space. There were fishermen out on the rocks and on a boat,  catching lots of fish where the water races through the passage. We were interested in their activity (see Nancy's painting), and they admired our work as they headed back to their cars.

Paint-Out at Trolley Road, Thurs Oct 4

This week we'll be at Trolley Road, Guilford, directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. Beautiful views of the cove and lagoons.

Last week was gorgeous at Hammonasset. The sea sparkled, the rocks glowed, the sun shone, the breeze was gentle - couldn't have been better. Painters included Anne, Ed, Jane, Stacey, Veronica, and I believe Cheryl but I missed her. Betsey was over at Bauer Farm again, finishing her painting.

See you at Trolley Road on Thursday.
-Veronica

Call to Paint at Meig's Point, Thurs Sept 27

We'll be painting at Meig's Point, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, a favorite spot for painters, this week. Directions as usual at our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. Rocks, beach, and sea, and if too chilly, there are ponds and marsh in the other direction. See you there.
-Veronica

 

 Here's a painting from last week at Bauer Farm Park in Madison.

Call to Paint at Dudley Farm Thurs Sept 20

Paint out at Dudley Farm, Guilford, on Thursday. One of our painters will be at Bauer Farm Park in Madison instead this week and you might prefer to join her. Directions to both locations are on our blog at
https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/.

On another matter: The Hyland House Museum will repeat last year's very successful fundraiser on Sunday October 14 from 5 to 8.30 pm at the Owenego Inn in Branford. Funds raised will help put a new roof on the museum. For more information, please visit www.hylandhouse.org. Also, the organizers would love to have donations of paintings for the art auction; last year a watercolor of the rear of the museum featuring the famous shed roof caused lots of excitement. I know that many of you have painted on the property; perhaps you have a Hyland House painting you would be willing to donate (or any painting would be welcome, of course). If so, please contact me at veronicadotsoellatgmaildotcom.

Last week on the Branford Green brought out three painters (Nancy, Betsey, and Veronica) and one visitor (Jane). It was a very pleasant morning.

Paint Out on the Branford Green, Thursday Sept 13

Our destination this week is Branford Green; directions as usual on our blog at http://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. This is a very pleasant place. You'll find shops and people on Main Street's sidewalks, trees, benches, people, and lawns on the Green, as well as several interesting buildings. See you there.
-Veronica

Last week at Clinton's Town Beach was remarkably nice considering the hot weather. A breeze off the sea made it very comfortable, and we had six painters, Keiko, Nancy, Marlu, Jane, Betsey, and Veronica.