Quarry Lakes Recreation Area, Fremont, Thursday August 30, 2018

The group of lakes at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area used to be quarries in the mid-19th century.  Gravel taken from this area was used in the construction of the transcontinental railroad.  Starting in 1997 the old quarries were converted into an appealing recreation area.

The site is large (471 acres) and the artists dispersed widely, so only a few were individually photographed.  The temperature was unseasonably cool.  It was a wonderful day to be outside and observe the light as the skies started out quite cloudy with very interesting shapes, and as the clouds gradually dissipated, various parts of the East Bay Hills were brightly illuminated as the sun peeked through holes in the clouds.  The most dramatic moment was when Mission Peak was in sunshine and the rest of the hills were still in shade.  Clouds gave way to bright blue skies, not the haze we have had the last few weeks.

For information about Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area see:
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry_lakes/

Upcoming paintsites: See the SCVWS website or the September newsletter for details:

• Sep 6, 2018:  Agnews Historic Park, Santa Clara
• Sep 13, 2018: Palo Alto Baylands
• Sep 20, 2018: Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero
• Saturday, Sep 22, 2018: Special event at Heritage Park, Mountain View
• Sept 27, 2018: Ainsley House, Campbell
• Oct 4, 2018: Martins Beach, reservations required

Shows & Exhibits by Paintsites Regulars:

• Watercolors by Jane Saltman, Nancy Troup, and Tanvi Buch are featured in the Los Altos History Museum's "Paint the Town ll: Echoes of the Past " show which runs from July 5 to October 7, 2018.  Tanvi's painting of "Voyageur du Temps" received the Honorable Mention award.  The Museum is located at 51 S. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos.  Hours are Thu - Sun: noon - 4 PM.   Admission is free. (Official website:  https://www.losaltoshistory.org/2018/06/los-altos-history-museums-exhibit-paint-the-town-features-artwork-of-historic-landmarks/
• Annie Haines and John Ediger each have two paintings in the California Watercolor Association's "Explore Color / Discover Color" exhibit at Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael.   John's painting "Red Barn" was the 2nd place award. The show runs thru January 31, 2019.    (Official website:   http://www.californiawatercolor.org/index.php )
  
  

Artists and their artwork:

Elaine G's painting of lake, hills, and very interesting sky

Four artists on the boat dock with Mission Peak in the background.

Tanvi

Tanvi's painting of the boat dock with fisherman

Tanvi's painting of lake and hills

Toni's painting of lake, hills, and very interesting sky

Kaaren waited for the right moment for the wind to settle down

so she could see the reflections in the lake

Kaaren used a different palette to paint

this very cheerful painting after the sun came out.

Cindy's painting of lake and hills

Marilyn's painting of lake and hills.

Lisha's painting of the lake with reflections

Lisha's unfinished painting of fisherman in a kayak

Helen's painting of lake, fisherman, and hills

Ling with Horseshoe Lake and Rare Fruit Tree Grove in the background

Indira with picnic pavilion in the background

Indira's painting of lake, trees, and East Bay Hills

Brad is still bundled up against the wind, even though

the sun has now come out.

Brad's tombow sketch of lake, lakeshore, and Mission Peak.

Since only a few artists were individually photographed, the group posed for a group photo.