One More Chance to Paint Out

On Thursday next week, November 29, brave plein air painters may wish to paint out on or around the Guilford Green. I know there may be a couple of painters who'd like to give it one more try, depending on the weather.

In the meantime, there is plenty going on at the Branford Art Center. Check out their happenings at https://www.branfordartcenterct.com/.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
-Veronica



 
 

Event at Branford Art Center

Our fellow painter Sally Brown sends us this note:

 "I have been so busy with Branford Art Center.  I am currently featured artist there with my new series of wave paintings.  John Massimino is also there as our guest artist.

Massimino is doing a critique on Sunday.  He is known for his fun and instructional critiques. It’s $15 for two paintings (framed is best), oil paintings must be dry as he’s allergic.  It’s this Sunday at BAC, 1229 Main St, from 1-3 PM."

I've been to John Massimino's critiques in the past - I remember him as very good, very insightful, and very kind! Maybe you can stop over there and join in while you are out doing the Shoreline Arts Trail this weekend. And see John's and Sally's work at the same time.

https://www.branfordartcenterct.com/

-Veronica

Closing Out the Season!

Hello, painters,

I'm cancelling the last couple of dates for this year since attendance has dwindled to nothing (yesterday), it is getting a bit chilly, and everyone is gearing up for the holiday season.

But here is a little gift for you, an online magazine: http://www.urbansketchers.org/2018/10/drawing-attention-november-2018.html (be sure to look at it full-screen). The international movement of "urban sketching" is intriguing, and some of us have dabbled in it alongside our painting. It can bring the artistically-inclined together and offers a quick path to accomplishment for busy people.


Have a happy and healthy
winter, and see you out along the shoreline again in the spring.
 -Veronica



http://www.urbansketchers.org/2018/10/drawing-attention-november-2018.html

PS, I learned about this from my sister Caroline in Dublin who has recently joined the Dublin Sketchers (http://www.dublinsketchers.com/) The world has become so small!

Paint Out at the Branford Green, Thurs Nov 8

It would be great if the lovely weather last Thursday on the Guilford Green should be repeated on this upcoming Thursday on the Branford Green! Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/. Not many CTSA Thursdays left this year - try to get out while you can!

Last week Betsey, Jane, and Veronica were out painting (or "urban sketching" - two of us); the trees were in full fall color (and after this weekend's strong winds many are now in winter mode).

Paint Out on Thurs Nov 1, Guilford Green

Thursday is forecast to be a nice day, great for painting outside, and who knows whether, now that we are heading into November, there will be more mild sunny days. I'm sure everyone is familiar with the Guilford Green. Right now the trees are beautiful with fall foliage; dog walkers abound, and there are several benches along the walkways. On the south side of the Green, there are amusing scarecrows put up by local organizations and businesses. And, of course, there are interesting buildings, residences, shops, town hall and library, and churches on the streets surrounding the Green.
Family illness kept me away last week but I hope to be out painting with you on Thursday.
-Veronica

Paint Out on Thurs Oct 25 at Chaffinch Island Park, Guilford

Chaffinch Island Park is a smallish, pretty park at the mouth of the West River. Views out to the Sound, along the river, and across to marshland; trees, picnic tables and some huge rocks. Directions as usual at https://ctsa-guilford.blogspot.com/.
Hope to see you there.
-Veronica

Dudley Farm

Saturday, October 20th, Harvest Day at Dudley Farm
9 AM to 2 PM


Jay Babina tells me that some of our shoreline painters paint at the Harvest Day Festival and can display some works too this Saturday. All welcome!

Join us on Saturday, October 20 for Harvest Day at The Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, CT. From 9 AM to 2 PM, The Dudley Farm Museum and the Farmers’ Market will celebrate the Harvest with family fun and autumnal delights. This free event includes demonstrations of early 19th Century skills, crafts & games for children, food, music and a special October Market. The Rain Date is October 27.

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And Jay Bright invites us the following weekend:
I hope you'll come see my work at City Wide Open Studios Alternative Space
Yale West Campus, Building 410, first floor west
Saturday, October 27 & Sunday. October 28
12 to 6 pm.

JAY BRIGHT ART
180 Livingston Street
New Haven, CT 06511