AeroDynamic Aviation, Reid Hillview Airport, San Jose, Thursday, October 26

The Aero Dynamic Aviation flying school was once owned by the husband of SCVWS member Marion Podolski. He has since retired, yet we are very grateful that the staff have continued to let us paint at their facility. The site had all the elements of a great plein air challenge: comfortable spots to set up (temps were in the 80s but there was plenty of shade to share) and subject matter that obligingly stayed put, except for the odd plane that went for a quick spin.

Link for additional information about AeroDynamic Aviation

Upcoming Paintsites:
Nov. 2 - Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Nov. 9 - Pao-Hua Buddhist Temple, San Jose
Nov. 16 - Cooper Garrod-Vineyards, Saratoga
Nov. 18 - Weekend Paintsite - Villa Montalvo, Saratoga
Nov. 23 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING 
Nov. 30 - Rancho San Antonio, Cupertino

Iris and her painting of an airplane
with Karen B. under her umbrella in the background

Helen and Lisha sitting by airplane

Helen's quick watercolor sketch of  an Aviat Husky

Helen's painting of an Aviat Husky

Marilyn found a shady place to set up and get a great view of  a SportStar.
Thanks to the AeroDynamic Aviation staff for telling us that this
plane was not scheduled to fly on our paintsite day.

Marilyn's painting of the SportStar.  The staff was right.
This airplane posed for us all day.

Toni had a very comfortable painting location.

Toni's painting

Leslie had many airplanes to choose from

Two sketches by Leslie

Two more sketches by Leslie

Leslie's painting of airplanes

New member Tanvi's painting of two airplanes

Cindy and Broncha set up their easels in the shade

Cindy's painting of the SportStar

Broncha's painted a fine painting of this airplane even though
its pilot took it out for a quick spin

Annie's airplane study

Annie's quick watercolor sketch

Annie's painting of an Aviat Husky

Jane S's painting of a two-engine airplane