PLEIN AIR AUSTIN pAint outs
PAA coordinates monthly outdoor painting sessions in Austin and around central Texas.
We enjoy painting the scenery of many local parks and natural areas which Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country are so well-known for. Membership to Plein Air Austin is not required to attend our painting sessions unless specifically noted as a "members only" event. If you are interested in painting outdoors, then come PAINT WITH US on our next paint out. Our MeetUp page has additional information & comments on scheduled Paint Outs: www.meetup.com/Plein-Air-Austin-Painting-Meetup/? N O T I C E : Due to the continued CORONAVIRUS /COVID-19 limitations & safety concerns, We are updating our Paint Outs to include an active Monthly PAINTING CHALLENGE for our artists to practice "Social Distancing" in the safety & security of their own homes or studios. Plein Air Austin Outdoor Paint Outs are scheduled for locations where ample space is available for practicing Social Distancing between artists and the general public and where ample parking and access is available. Attendance is the sole discretion of individual member artists & guest painters. Those attending are encouraged to wear masks and to comply with all guidelines and ordinances as directed by the CDC & Governing Authorities in each of these locations. |
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OCTOBER CHALLENGE:
"HARVEST MOON" A rare chance to capture a full moon rising twice in one month - one at the start and a second "Blue Moon" at end the month on Halloween. Thursday Oct. 1st brings the "Harvest Moon" while Saturday Oct. 31st will be the "Hunter's Moon" on All Hallows' Eve. Perfectly scary chances to paint those dramatic nocturne scenes in the moonlight. OCT Let's paint Zilker Botanical Gardens Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 9 AM - 12 PM 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin (map) N O T I C E : As of Monday Sept 21st, Zilker Botanical Garden grounds have re- open to the public, however, ALL VISITORS are required to purchase TICKETS online and MUST be purchased in advance. See: https://zilkergarden.org/hours-admissions This is the new policy to promote individuals to become members and have unlimited access for an annual fee. Daily rates vary by age and if you are an Austin resident. See ZBG website for details. Also ALL BUILDING FACILITIES are currently closed and are not expected to re-open until 2021. (BW updated 09/22/20) JULY CHALLENGE: PAINT US "RED, WHITE, BLUE & YOU" Many of the Independence Day celebrations have been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. So, then let us create our own fireworks on canvas. Let's celebrate all colors of our nation in these challenging times. MAY Let's paint the NEY Prairie Grounds of the Elisabet Ney Museum May 28th, 29th or 30th 7:00 AM CDT Pick your day and venture out to paint and explore a favorite spot in Hyde Park. The historic building is nestled in a wild prairie in the heart of Austin offering lots of wild flowers inspirations and more. Facilities are currently closed to public, but we are allowed to paint on the grounds. **Remember plenty of water, bug spray and sun block! Please observe safe distancing. No public Restrooms available at this time. Parking along the street. Do not block private drives. Share pictures of paintings here: www.meetup.com/Plein-Air-Austin-Painting-Meetup/? Let's paint Brushy Creek Saturday May 23, 2020 7:00 AM This park offers lots of options for painting - for people watchers, canoes, bicyclist, hiking trails, rock faces along the east trails, babbling creeks and wildlife. All that and plenty of space for distancing. Located just east of Parmer Lane on Brushy Creek Road in Cedar Park. Parking lots are at Brushy Creek Lake Park or adjacent Champions Park. RSVP MAY CHALLENGE: "BACKYARD SERIES" Find inspirations with in your own back yard, front yard, or neighborhood street to start a painting on site. Paint what inspires you or excites you right there at home. You can even set up a still life in the back yard. Then everyone is encouraged to post / share them via the MeetUp web page. www.meetup.com/Plein-Air-Austin-Painting-Meetup/? We look forward to seeing your paintings! |
NOVEMBER CHALLENGE:
"FALL COLORS IN TEXAS" This month may be challenging on many levels but the endless variety of Texas Hill Country vistas can provide the subtle palette of colors needed to capture the change of seasons. At least we will all be thankful for the welcomed change to cooler temperatures, rain or shine. NOV Let's paint Zilker Botanical Gardens Wednesday,Nov 4, 2020 9 AM - 12 PM 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin (map) N O T I C E : As of Monday Sept 21st, Zilker Botanical Garden grounds have re- open to the public, however, ALL VISITORS are required to purchase TICKETS online and MUST be purchased in advance. See: https://zilkergarden.org/hours-admissions This is the new policy to promote individuals to become members and have unlimited access for an annual fee. Daily rates vary by age and if you are an Austin resident. See ZBG website for details. Also ALL BUILDING FACILITIES are currently closed and are not expected to re-open until 2021. (BW updated 09/22/20) AUGUST CHALLENGE: "(DAY)DREAM VACATION" With travel limitations, we may have to settle for a 'Stay-cation' so paint your favorite local 'happy place', That is, your favorite 'stay-cation' spot. It may be a favorite spot to read on the porch or a bench at the park down the street where you daydream about your true "Dream Vacation" destination. :-) JUNE Mozart's / Oyster Landing Deck Thursday, June 18, 2020 9 AM - 12 PM 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 (map) San Gabriel Park Saturday, June 20, 2020 9 AM - 12 PM 445 E. Morrow St. Georgetown, Texas (map) Austin Steam Train Association Saturday, June 27, 2020 9AM - 12 PM 401 E Whitestone Blvd C-100, Cedar Park, TX 78613 (map) Lakeline Limited* * subject to availability & public ticket purchases. Option to paint the train on location or paint aboard the train in route. Confirmation time & details pending. JUNE CHALLENGE: "H 2 O" Water is life and comes in the form of pure water to drink or precious rainfall during these hot summer months. Painting water is a challenge and this month it may be a backyard fountain, garden hose, swimming pool or nearby creek or river. Let's dive in and paint the colors of water as we see it. POST & SHARE We want images of your artwork. Email copies to : baron@baronwilson.com to be included in our Monthly Challenge Gallery for members on this web site. (subject: "PAA Monthly Challenge" and include the who, what, where & when you painted the artwork.) You may also post / share them via the MeetUp web page which includes non-members of PAA. www.meetup.com/Plein-Air-Austin-Painting-Meetup/? REMEMBER Even if the Calendar has changed, we will accept artwork from the previous month's challenge to be included in the Challenge Gallery. We grow by sharing our artwork with our fellow artists. We all look forward to seeing each others beautiful paintings. |
DECEMBER CHALLENGE:
"TIS THE SEASON" Anything festive will be the theme from Hanukkah and Kwanza to Christmas and New Year's Eve by celebrating this Holiday Season and the close of the all too strange of a year we've had in MMXX. DEC Let's paint Zilker Botanical Gardens Wednesday, Dec 2, 2020 9 AM - 12 PM 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin (map) N O T I C E : As of Monday Sept 21st, Zilker Botanical Garden grounds have re- open to the public, however, ALL VISITORS are required to purchase TICKETS online and MUST be purchased in advance. See: https://zilkergarden.org/hours-admissions SEPTEMBER: "SKIES THE LIMIT" Summer skies and clouds captured on canvas. Start in July & August to visually note the subtle changes in color temperature by painting sky-scapes. As the sun moves lower in the northern hemisphere and we shift into Autumn, shadows grow longer and the color of blue changes. These shifts from warm to cooler temperatures are evident in the color temperature in the sky and therefore your choice of blues from your palette. Let's see these colors on canvas. JULY Zilker Botanical Gardens Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9 AM - 12 PM 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin (map) N O T I C E : Zilker Botanical Garden grounds are NOT CURRENTLY open to the public, however, once re-opened, ALL VISITORS are required to purchase TICKETS online and MUST be purchased in advance. See: https://zilkergarden.org/hours-admissions This is the new policy that is aimed to promote individuals to become members and have unlimited access for an annual fee. Daily rates vary by age and if you are an Austin resident. See ZBG website for details. Also ALL BUILDING FACILITIES are currently closed and are not expected to re-open until 2021. (BW 06/29/20 updated 08/05/20) Paint Blanco (but use any colors you want) Saturday July 11, 2020 9 AM - 1 PM 318 Pecan St. Blanco, Texas 78606 (map) PAA is meeting up with artist Judi Beauford and our plein air friends with Hill Country Outdoor Painters for their upcoming paint out in beautiful Blanco, Texas. We will meet up at City Hall next to Bindseil City Park across from the southeast corner of the Courthouse. POST & SHARE We want images of your artwork. Email copies to : baron@baronwilson.com to be included in our Monthly Challenge Gallery for members on this web site. (subject: "PAA Monthly Challenge" and include the who, what, where & when you painted the artwork.) You may also post / share them via the MeetUp web page which includes non-members of PAA. www.meetup.com/Plein-Air-Austin-Painting-Meetup/? |
General Meeting Dates
TBA (quarterly)
Contact: Alexis McCarthy
TBA (quarterly)
Contact: Alexis McCarthy
