Paint Out at Clinton Town Beach, Thurs Sept 6

Clinton Town Beach offers views of the islands, the beach and water, the marina across the way, the river and marshes behind, the playground next to the beach - a favorite spot to paint. Directions as usual at our blog, https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. See you there.
-Veronica

Last week at the Florence Griswold Museum was beautiful if hot. We found shade and plenty to paint. Nancy, MarLu, Sandy, and Veronica painted there; Karen stopped by later with the painting she did elsewhere in Old Lyme that morning.

Call to Paint at Flo Gris in Old Lyme

We have permission to paint at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme on Thursday, August 30. If you've been there before, you'll remember the lovely old house and beautiful flower gardens sloping gently down to the Lieutenant River, beloved of the American Impressionists whose art colony was hosted by Miss Florence here at the turn of the twentieth century. Directions as usual on our blog at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. Please do park in the far lot as requested; but you can drop off your gear closer to the house before you park.

I plan to bring my lunch and stay afterwards to visit the art museum (there is an entrance charge for this unless you are a member). I hope you will join me.
-Veronica

Lovely day at the Henry Whitfield State Museum

Only two of us (Jane and I) were there today on this first truly gorgeous paint-out day for weeks. The sun shone, the air was dry and the temperature perfect.

I want to remind you ahead of time that next week, Thurs August 30, we will be at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. I plan to bring my lunch and stay to visit the gallery for their exhibit Art and the New England Farm. I hope you will join me.

Edward Volkert, Ox With Haywagon, 16x20

While I sat and painted today, I saw quite a few visitors, which reminded me that the Museum is not only interesting for itself and its history - built in 1639 by Henry Whitfield, the founder of Guilford - but also has an excellent gift shop, tourist information, and additional exhibits in the Visitor Center. You might want to put it on your list for things to do on the Shoreline with visiting family and friends.
-Veronica

Call to Paint, Thurs Aug 23, Henry Whitfield House

The Henry Whitfield House State Museum is the oldest stone house in New England, and the oldest house in Guilford, dating from 1639. Directions as usual at our blog, https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/.

This is an interesting house to paint from any angle. There are plenty of trees providing shade in case we get more of the past few weeks' hot weather. Please drive through the parking area to the field beyond and park there.

Here's a repeat of Rosemary Baggish's message from last week. She tells me that there are still a few spots available for fall painting at Dudley Farm, Tuesday mornings from 9 to 12.30 from September 11 through November 13th; the cost will depend on how many people sign up - very likely less than $70 per person for the entire ten sessions. We've done this for several years now. The 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 rosemarydotbaggish@hhchealthdotorg.

See you at the Whitfield House.
-Veronica

Call to Paint, and Invitation

Paint Out at Neck Road Boat Launch, Madison, Thurs Aug 16. And an invitation to join the indoor painters at Dudley Farm's Munger Barn for the fall.

Neck Road Boat Launch is in Madison, but somehow also in Guilford. Views of moored sailboats where the East River flows into the Guilford Harbor, Guilford's iconic Grass Island Shack, and a skyline of beach houses towards the Sound. The tide will be fairly low so we shouldn't have to worry about wet feet. Directions as usual at our blog http://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/.

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 11 through November 13th; the cost will depend on how many people sign up - very likely less than $70 per person for the entire ten sessions. We've done this for several years now. The 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 rosemarydotbaggish@hhchealthdotorg.

Last week at Brewer's Marina was delightful, with a cool breeze off the water. Betsey, Nancy, Diane, and Veronica painted, and Joan Handschumacher and Ed stopped by.
See you on Thurs for more boats and water - or silhouetted houses.
-Veronica

Call to Paint Thurs August 9 in Branford

We'll be at Brewer Bruce & Johnson Marina in Branford, directions as usual on our blog https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/

There is a roomy gazebo with views out to the boatyard, the moored boats, the river entering the sound, pretty landscapes. Plenty to paint and shade to paint in.

Just back from a wonderful vacation and looking forward to painting again!
-Veronica

Call to Paint Thurs July 26, Medad Stone Tavern

The Medad Stone Tavern was built in 1803 by Medad Stone who expected the Boston Post Road to be rerouted past his building. Unfortunately for him, he was wrong. So his tavern never was a tavern, but instead a private home. In 2001 it was given to the Guilford Keeping Society and is now a museum. Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. The very interesting house, the barns, sometimes the horse - there is plenty to paint.

I'll be away for a couple of weeks, so remind you that the following week, August 2, the group meets at Stony Creek, and on August 9 we'll be at Brewer Bruce & Johnson Marina in Branford.

This past Thursday was gorgeous. Seven of us were at Mercy Center: John, Nancy, Pam, Veronica, Betsey, Keiko, and Jay Bright. Photos from Thursday, and a couple of the Medad Stone Tavern follow:
-Veronica