Thursday, August 20, 2015

Medad Tavern Aug 20

Patty was set up and painting when I arrived at 9.  For awhile we thought we were going to be the only painters.  Several people got lost and drove around for awhile before finding Medad.  It can be easily overlooked.

We had a group of eight painters (Patty, Betsey, Gretchen [welcome home to dry land, Gretchen!], Bob, Ed, Keiko, Sharon, Sally).  While it was warm and muggy, we had a nice SE breeze coming from the West River wetlands to make the morning comfortable.

It was nice to be out painting on this warm day.

Ed showed me his painting of Goodspeed Opera House that he completed the previous day.  Would people be willing to drive to this park across the river from the opera house some nice colorful fall day?

Next week is Dudley Farm.

-Sally













Monday, August 17, 2015

Paint out Aug 20 Medad Tavern in Guilford

Medad Tavern in Guilford will be our venue this week.  Medad Tavern is an historic site in Guilford with old barns and an old farmhouse.  Much to be appreciated inside and out.  We have permission but need to be respectful in our parking as they do not have much room due to the activity of the community garden.  We can't block the gate to the garden and only park on the outside of the gate to the garden.  There's only room for 10 to maybe 15 cars.  A Guilford Keeping Society volunteer will be there to open the house for our use of the bathroom.  Hope you have time to look inside the house.  Leonard Hubbard was an artist and his studio is upstairs.  

-Sally

Directions to Medad Tavern

From I-95, take Exit 57 (US Rte. 1, Boston Post Road). Turn east (right if you are coming from New Haven and left if you are coming from Saybrook) on Rte. 1, and proceed 1 mile. Turn right (south) on Three Mile Course, which is the 2nd right after Bishops Orchard. Proceed 0.2 mile, to a four-way intersection, where the road jogs slightly to the right. Stay on Three Mile Course which is along the school yard. You go past a red barn on the right and Medad Stone Tavern is on your right about 300 yards. The driveway entry is just past the house, an abrupt right up an incline.   Again, don't block the garden entrance in the back and please squeeze in to allow parking for others, since there are limited parking spots.  






Thursday, August 13, 2015

Bauer Farm Aug 13

Nine painters at beautiful Bauer Farm today:  Pat A, Julia, Tom, Tina, Joan M, George, Judy, Ed & Betsey.  Some stayed for lunch.  (Information and photo provided by Betsey.)


Looks like it was a lovely day at Bauer Farm.  Thank you, Betsey.


Next week's paint out - Aug 20

Medad Tavern in Guilford will be our venue next week.  Medad Tavern is an historic site in Guilford with old barns and an old farmhouse.  Much to be appreciated inside (bathrooms) and out.  We have permission but need to be respectful in our parking as they do not have much room due to the activity of the community garden.  We can't block the gate to the garden and only park on the outside of the gate to the garden.  There's only room for 10 to maybe 15 cars.  
-Sally

Directions to Medad Tavern


From I-95, take Exit 57 (US Rte. 1, Boston Post Road). Turn east (right if you are coming from New Haven and left if you are coming from Saybrook) on Rte. 1, and proceed 1 mile. Turn right (south) on Three Mile Course, which is the 2nd right after Bishops Orchard. Proceed 0.2 mile, to a four-way intersection, where the road jogs slightly to the right. Stay on Three Mile Course which is along the school yard. You go past a red barn on the right and Medad Stone Tavern is on your right about 300 yards. The driveway entry is just past the house, an abrupt right up an incline.   Again, don't block the garden entrance in the back and please squeeze in to allow parking for others, since there are limited parking spots.  






Sunday, August 9, 2015

Call to Paint Bauer Farm Thursday Aug 13

Bauer Farm is our destination for Thursday with plenty of subjects to paint: barns, old farmhouse, gardens, ponds, wooden covered walkway between the ponds.

There is a large pavilion between the barns and the ponds with many picnic tables underneath.   We'll meet there for the wrap-up.  Bring your lunch if you wish.

--Sally

Directions to Bauer Farm, 261 Copse Road, Madison:

Bauer (Farm) Park is opposite the intersection of Copse Road and Hunter's Trail.
From I-95 take exit 61. Turn north on Rte 79. After about 500 feet, turn left (west) on Hunters Trail, drive for ½ mile to the intersection with Copse Road. The Farmhouse will be diagonally across from you. The entrance driveway is right next to the farmhouse.  


Friday, August 7, 2015

Stony Creek August 6

We had a good turnout with 16 artists (Jane, Sharon, Ed, Rich, Jay Bright, Jay, Veronica, Joan McP, Denise, Anne, Betsey, Tom, Bob, Patty, Judy, and me).  Jay Bright had to leave early. Gayle came by and visited.

The weather could not have been better.  Incredibly cool breeze off the water that was chilling to those of us painting in the gazebo.   After the wrap up, many of us ate at Stony Creek Pizza.

Announcements:
Opening Reception for the Stony Creek show at the Willoughby Wallace Library is Sunday, August 9, 4-6 PM.

Opening Reception for a Watercolor Paintings Show at the Scranton Library is Tuesday, Sept 8, 5-7 PM.  The participating artists belong to a group of outstanding watercolorists who have been painting  for many years with Joan McPherson at the Memorial Town Hall in Madison during the fall, winter, and spring.


I missed Sharon in the group shot but managed to get a photo of her and her painting before she left.  Many paintings remained works in progress at noon but everyone was glad to be out painting and enjoying the group camaraderie.  (I hope I didn't miss a photo of any of the paintings.)

Next Thursday's paint out is at Bauer Farm in Madison. - Sally




























Monday, August 3, 2015

Stony Creek paint out weather looks great

So much for extended weather forecasting.  No rain in the forecast for Thursday. -Sally

Calling all artists for September Branford Art Festival!


Here is an opportunity to show and sell your work at a one day outdoor art festival.  It's being sponsored by the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) and the Branford Art Center (BAC).  

Shoreline Harvest Art Festival
Under The Big Top on Branford Green
(Large tent provided)
Saturday, Sept.19, 2015     9am-3pm 

Thank you for your interest in The Shoreline Harvest Art Festival. We will be featuring  fine artists and artisan crafters from Branford and the local region. The festival will be held rain or shine as all of the artists will be under  a 9000sq. ft. tent. Vendors will have a 12 x 12 ft. space. We will have works of fine art and sculpture, jewelry, wood arts, pottery, metal, stained glass, painting, photography and textiles. We will also have food vendors and Live Jazz! Set up time begins at 7 am. The event runs rain or shine.
This event will be promoted by  radio, local news outlets and internet marketing. Each participant is responsible for their sales and for  paying CT sales tax to the State. There is no electricity or water available. Restrooms are available.
To participate in the festival, please complete the form below and return it with your  non-refundable payment as follows: by August 20 for early registration $45.00, by August 30  $50.00. 
Please make checks payable to the Branford Art Center and send completed forms to the:
Branford Art Center, 1229 Main Street, Branford, CT  06405.

Attention: Yvonne Gordon. 1229bacgallery@gmail.com   (Please contact us with any questions)
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