...and sunflowers
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Pretty morning painting at a farm near Hood River.
So many choices of subject matter: barns, sheds, coops, horses, chickens, and bucolic vistas.
...and sunflowers
...and sunflowers
Friday, August 28, 2015
Monday, August 31 -- Private Residence of Clint and Megan, Hood River, Oregon
Hello everyone,
Just like Arnold Schwarzenegger once said in one of his movies: "I'll be back." I have returned from my stint at the Coast and so I'll be back painting with y'all in a couple of days. So glad!
This Monday we will be gathering at our usual start time at Clint and Megan's property in Hood River. They have horses, and a barn, and some nice bucolic vistas. As long as we steer clear of the pastures (which are hot-wired), we are good to go. Of course, if the rains actually arrive and make painting outdoors unpleasant, we will cancel.
Driving directions: their address is 1050 Methodist Road, Hood River. You can google it, or you can take the most westerly Hood River exit, and follow the signs to Country Club Road. Stay on Country Club Road until you reach Belmont, at which point you turn left onto Belmont, and then fairly soon after, you turn right onto Methodist Rd. Look for our cars parked on the road. We can drop stuff off in the driveway and repark. But we must park along the road.
Should be interesting! A head's up for next Monday (Labor Day): we who wish to paint on the holiday are going to gather at The Hook in Hood River!
**Terri**
Just like Arnold Schwarzenegger once said in one of his movies: "I'll be back." I have returned from my stint at the Coast and so I'll be back painting with y'all in a couple of days. So glad!
This Monday we will be gathering at our usual start time at Clint and Megan's property in Hood River. They have horses, and a barn, and some nice bucolic vistas. As long as we steer clear of the pastures (which are hot-wired), we are good to go. Of course, if the rains actually arrive and make painting outdoors unpleasant, we will cancel.
Driving directions: their address is 1050 Methodist Road, Hood River. You can google it, or you can take the most westerly Hood River exit, and follow the signs to Country Club Road. Stay on Country Club Road until you reach Belmont, at which point you turn left onto Belmont, and then fairly soon after, you turn right onto Methodist Rd. Look for our cars parked on the road. We can drop stuff off in the driveway and repark. But we must park along the road.
Should be interesting! A head's up for next Monday (Labor Day): we who wish to paint on the holiday are going to gather at The Hook in Hood River!
**Terri**
Monday, August 24, 2015
Monday Aug 24 at Kiyokawa Family Orchards
We painted this morning a Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale, OR, in business since 1911. It's apple and pear harvest time, two week earlier than normal due to the harsh summer temperatures.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Monday, August 24 -- Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale!
Hello, everyone!
I'm sorry I missed last week's painting session at Tucker Park. A special thank you to Anita for taking such great pictures of our group on Mondays; I was able to vicariously experience the tranquility of the Hood River setting where some of you were painting.
This coming Monday, we will be looking for interesting places to set up our easels at Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale, Oregon. The manager, Randy Kiyokawa, has graciously allowed us to come enjoy the views of the orchards, and Mt. Hood, and whatever else we care to paint. Of course, if anyone gets hungry, there will be fruit to purchase! Let's plan to start close to 9:00 a.m. Note: Kiyokawa Orchards does not actually open for business until 10:00 a.m.
Driving Directions:
Take Exit 64 at Hood River and follow signs to Highway 35 to Parkdale. Continue for approximately 13 miles on Highway 35. Turn RIGHT at Parkdale Junction, in front of Mt. Hood General Store. Follow signs into Parkdale, approximately 3 miles. Turn right at the flashing yellow light onto Baseline Road. Turn LEFT on Clear Creek Road (immediately after railroad tracks in Parkdale). Continue approximately three-quarters of a mile on Clear Creek Road to Hutson Road. Kiyokawa Family Orchards is on the LEFT side of the road in the green barn.
I'm sorry I missed last week's painting session at Tucker Park. A special thank you to Anita for taking such great pictures of our group on Mondays; I was able to vicariously experience the tranquility of the Hood River setting where some of you were painting.
This coming Monday, we will be looking for interesting places to set up our easels at Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale, Oregon. The manager, Randy Kiyokawa, has graciously allowed us to come enjoy the views of the orchards, and Mt. Hood, and whatever else we care to paint. Of course, if anyone gets hungry, there will be fruit to purchase! Let's plan to start close to 9:00 a.m. Note: Kiyokawa Orchards does not actually open for business until 10:00 a.m.
Driving Directions:
Take Exit 64 at Hood River and follow signs to Highway 35 to Parkdale. Continue for approximately 13 miles on Highway 35. Turn RIGHT at Parkdale Junction, in front of Mt. Hood General Store. Follow signs into Parkdale, approximately 3 miles. Turn right at the flashing yellow light onto Baseline Road. Turn LEFT on Clear Creek Road (immediately after railroad tracks in Parkdale). Continue approximately three-quarters of a mile on Clear Creek Road to Hutson Road. Kiyokawa Family Orchards is on the LEFT side of the road in the green barn.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Monday, August 17 -- Tucker Park (Hood River)
Hello everyone!
What a great turnout we had last Monday at Rock Creek Park in Stevenson! Thanks to all of you who participated. It was a perfect day for painting!
This next Monday, August 17, we are going to give Tucker Park a try. It is a small park operated by Hood River County, just off Dee Highway. The main attraction there will be the Hood River itself, which is accessible from the park. Let's start at our usual time of around 9 a.m.
Directions: From Interstate 84 (I-84) Eastbound or Westbound - Follow I-84 to exit 63. Exit at exit 63 and turn south (away from the Columbia River). Follow for 3 blocks to State Street and turn west (right) onto State Street. Follow State Street to 13th Street. At 13th Street turn south (left). Thirteenth Street becomes 12th Street and then Tucker Road. Follow for 5.4 miles to Riverside Street. Turn west (right) onto Riverside Street and follow for 400 yards to the entrance to Tucker Park. The entrance is on the west (right) side of tucker Road.
(You can tell from the font change that all I did was cut and paste these directions. Tee hee!)
**Terri**
What a great turnout we had last Monday at Rock Creek Park in Stevenson! Thanks to all of you who participated. It was a perfect day for painting!
This next Monday, August 17, we are going to give Tucker Park a try. It is a small park operated by Hood River County, just off Dee Highway. The main attraction there will be the Hood River itself, which is accessible from the park. Let's start at our usual time of around 9 a.m.
Directions: From Interstate 84 (I-84) Eastbound or Westbound - Follow I-84 to exit 63. Exit at exit 63 and turn south (away from the Columbia River). Follow for 3 blocks to State Street and turn west (right) onto State Street. Follow State Street to 13th Street. At 13th Street turn south (left). Thirteenth Street becomes 12th Street and then Tucker Road. Follow for 5.4 miles to Riverside Street. Turn west (right) onto Riverside Street and follow for 400 yards to the entrance to Tucker Park. The entrance is on the west (right) side of tucker Road.
(You can tell from the font change that all I did was cut and paste these directions. Tee hee!)
**Terri**
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Monday, August 10 -- Rock Creek Park, Stevenson
Hello everyone!
I hope you have been enjoying the Northwest Plein Air painting events this week. Plan to attend the show at the Columbia Arts Center this Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. There will be lots of great new work to see and to purchase!
On Monday, the 10th, we will gather at Rock Creek Park in Stevenson, Washington, at 9:00 a.m. The park is adjacent to the Skamania County Fairgrounds. It is a riverfront park, so it might be a bit windy. Although I have not been to this park before and can't tell you much about it, it was recommended by a painter friend, so I'm trusting her recommendation.
Driving Directions: From Hood River, head west on I-84 and take the Cascade Locks/Bridge of the Gods exit, #44. After crossing the bridge, turn right and drive toward Stevenson. Turn left onto Rock Creek Drive, sometimes also known as Second Street. The park address is 710 SW Rock Creek Drive. From White Salmon, drive west on State Route 14 to Stevenson, and turn right onto Rock Creek Drive. The park is about a mile from the turnoff.
I hope you have been enjoying the Northwest Plein Air painting events this week. Plan to attend the show at the Columbia Arts Center this Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. There will be lots of great new work to see and to purchase!
On Monday, the 10th, we will gather at Rock Creek Park in Stevenson, Washington, at 9:00 a.m. The park is adjacent to the Skamania County Fairgrounds. It is a riverfront park, so it might be a bit windy. Although I have not been to this park before and can't tell you much about it, it was recommended by a painter friend, so I'm trusting her recommendation.
Driving Directions: From Hood River, head west on I-84 and take the Cascade Locks/Bridge of the Gods exit, #44. After crossing the bridge, turn right and drive toward Stevenson. Turn left onto Rock Creek Drive, sometimes also known as Second Street. The park address is 710 SW Rock Creek Drive. From White Salmon, drive west on State Route 14 to Stevenson, and turn right onto Rock Creek Drive. The park is about a mile from the turnoff.
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