Paint Out Tues & Thurs Oct 12 & 14, Olmsted Outlook Park, Guilford

 

Next week we will be at Olmsted Outlook. This little park was reputedly designed by Frederick Law Olmsted who had connections to Guilford. It looks out on the West River and the marsh, and has beautiful trees and flower gardens (and ducks!). Directions (and parking information!) as usual on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html.

Before I give you this week's report, I would like to ask if one (or more) of you would be willing to take over the blog for me next year. I would like to retire from the task. I'll be happy to help set up the painting schedule if you wish, but I can't always be there to paint and take photos, so I am ready to hand it over (after about ten years!). It is fun, and you painters are always so generous in allowing me to take photos even before you have finished your work. Please give it some thought!
Veronica

Today we had a good turnout at the Clinton Town Beach on a gorgeous day - so far October has been the best! I saw Nancy, Sandy, Tom, Betsey, Beverly, Yena, and Mike, and heard that Robin was also there. It is a great location with so many different painting subjects.

Paint Out Tues & Thurs Oct 5 & 7, Clinton Town Beach

Clinton Town Beach offers river views, kayak racks, children's playground, ocean beach, islands, view of a marina, plenty of interesting subjects. We can paint there only before or after the summer beach season, so now's our chance! Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html.

Last week on Thursday Betsey, Cheryl, Sandy, and Veronica painted at Chaffinch Island Park in Guilford. It was a glorious day, a bit breezy and chilly at first but warming up. We were entertained by boats going by on the river, a person doing yoga on the rocks, someone singing and playing a flute, occasional dog walkers - and the spectacular view of the sky and water on the Sound.

Paint Out Tues & Thurs Sept 28 & 30, Chaffinch Island Park, Guilford

 This week we will paint at Chaffinch Island Park. Directions as usual at our blog https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html.

Last week we painted at Bauer Farm Park. I believe there were four people on Tuesday including Betsey, Paul, Jay, and Robin. On Thursday, a beautful morning after a cloudy start, only Betsey and Veronica. 

Paint Out Tues & Thurs Sept 21 & 23, Bauer Farm Park in Madison

 This week we will paint at Bauer Farm Park. Directions as usual on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html. Below is the old farmhouse.

Other features are the pond with covered bridge, the curving lane up to the garden allotments, several barns and outbuildings, sometimes farm equipment, and a shelter for rainy days. A beautful location.

Tom sent me these photos from Tuesday last week at Clinton Landing when there were three painters.
Cheers, Veronica

 

Paint Out Tues & Thurs Sept 14 & 16, Clinton Landing

This week we'll be at Clinton Landing, behind the Clinton Town Hall. A lovely view of the Indian River as it heads towards the Sound, a gazebo, and a canoe rack. Directions as usual on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html.

 

 

 

 

Last week at Indian Town, the private association beach/marina area where Tom invited us to paint, several of us enjoyed the opportunity on Tuesday to paint the beach and the people relaxing in the sun. It was a lovely day and we had lunch in Tom and Diane's beautiful yard. Thank you very much for your hospitality, Tom. 

Paint Out Tues & Thurs Sept 7 & 9, Tom's house in Old Saybrook

Tom has invited us to paint at the beach in Old Saybrook near his house, 30 UNCAS TRAIL, Old Saybrook. There is no public parking at the beach or on the road. Park on his lawn, walk down to the beach area to paint. We will gather around noon to 12.30 on the patio at his house. Bring your sandwich etc., and he will provide water. Restroom at Tom's house. Directions to 30 Uncas Trail at
https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/p/directions-to-venues.html
There is plenty to paint by the water: Marina, two beaches, and salt marsh, no shade. Tom will be painting Tues & Thurs, weather permitting.
Remember, park on lawn (no street parking). 

Last week at the Clinton Boat Launch, six painters were there on a lovely morning.