Paint Out Thurs Oct 3 in Old Saybrook

This week we paint at Gardiner's Landing and Park in Old Saybrook. Directions as usual on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html.

Last week at Mercy Center, I was unable to be there but I received this delightful sketch to post on the blog (thank you!).

Paint Out Thurs Sept 26 at Mercy Center, Madison

Weather should be nice on Thursday at Mercy Center. Directions on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html as usual. Please check in at the front desk before you settle down to paint.

The Center has a lovely beach and rocks shore position, calm lawn and trees, interesting greenhouse, and gazebo. I can't come on Thursday but I will picture painters at the Center.

Last week at Old Saybrook was gorgeous. The beach and marina near Tom's house are stunning, one of the best locations yet. Although it is a private association, we were allowed to park and paint. Thanks, Tom! Then we gathered at his picnic table for lunch. A lovely occasion. Cheryl, Beverly, Tom, John, Betsey, Pam, Veronica, and Ed were there.

Paint out and picnic at Tom's house

On Thursday this week, Sept 19, we plan to paint at Tom and Diane Mayer's home at 30 Uncas Trail in Old Saybrook. Directions to their house are on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/; click on Directions to Venues in the right-hand column. Bring your own picnic lunch and we'll eat together around noon. Thank you, Tom, for your kind invitation!

Last Thursday was a grey showery day. Nobody showed up to paint at the Guilford Docks (hardly anyone showed up there to do anything at all as far as I could see when I checked it out!).

But a friend and I took in the Essex Art Association's annual show and also the Lyme Art Association's show on Friday afternoon. Both were stunning and well worth the drive. At least one of our CTSA painters is represented in both shows, and she won second prize at Lyme! Fantastic!

Hope to see you at Tom's on Thursday.
-Veronica

Invitation to paint with our group for the fall, indoors or out at Dudley Farm

Rosemary Baggish tells me that there are still a few spots available for fall painting at Dudley. Tuesday mornings from 9 to 12.30 from September 10 through November 12th; the cost will depend on how many people sign up - around $50 per person for the remaining nine sessions. We've done this for several years now. The Munger Barn is used for functions such as weddings, and has everything we need - tables, good lighting, heat, etc. Of course, when the weather is good, we can paint outside as we wish. Each painter works on whatever he or she likes and we enjoy the opportunity to get together with other painters. Contact Rosemary at rbaggish at gmail dot com.
-Veronica

Paint Out Thurs Sept 12 Guilford Town Docks

We return to the Guilford Town Docks and Marina this week - in the spring it was too early, too few boats to paint, and very cold and windy. But now that area is lively and interesting. Directions as usual on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. See you there,
-Veronica

Last week at the Indian River in Clinton, six painters showed up and enjoyed the views of the bridges on a sunny day. They were Betsey, Pam, Tom, Maura, Veronica, and Candace.

Paint Out at Clinton, Indian River, Thurs Sept 5

This week we'll be at the Clinton Parking Lot at Indian River. Directions as usual at our blog, https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html. This destination is new to me so I look forward to seeing it. Tom has chosen great locations for painting this year. See you at Indian River.
-Veronica

Last week at Founders Park in Old Saybrook was lovely although hot. There were beautiful views out over the river, the marshes, the harbor, all the way to the Sound. Kay, Dodie, Keiko, and Veronica painted, and Tom came by to say hello. This week's temperatures are much cooler - feels like fall.