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.

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