Saturday, October 12, 2019

Los Altos History Museum, Thursday, October 10, 2019


The Los Altos History Museum’s website, in referring its attractions, says there is “something for everyone” and this was certainly true, at least from an artist's perspective. The J. Gilbert Smith House is probably the most prominent feature of the museum complex. The early craftsman-style farm house was once surrounded by 14 plus acres of apricot orchard and produced prize-winning apricots for 72 years.  Many of our artists were attracted to the warm raw sienna and burnt umber tones of the shingled farmhouse,  its water tower and outbuildings while others were drawn to the old farm equipment, the museum’s beautifully maintained perennial garden, or its  large stately oaks with their wonderful cast shadows, and of course shade for the painters. 

Our trip to the museum was followed by a delicious potluck at the home of SCVWS member Tanvi. Many thanks for offering to host this fun event at your beautiful home. 

For more information on the Los Altos History Museum including current exhibits and planned events please refer to the following link:

Upcoming Paintsites:  See the SCVWS website or the October Newsletter for details:
  • Thursday, Oct 17, To Be Announced
  • Saturday, Oct 19, Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont
  • Thursday, Oct 24, Sawyer Camp Trail, San Mateo County
  • Thursday, Oct 31, Triton Museum Grounds, Santa Clara
Artists and their artwork:


The J. Gilbert Smith House,  Los Altos History Museum

Broncha

Broncha's watercolor of the Smith House

Helen

Helen's watercolor sketch of the garden's potted perennials

Indira

Indira's painting of the potted nasturtiums

Joe

Joe's painting of the north side of the Smith House

John

Lorraine

Lorraine's watercolor of the shaded side of the Smith House

Lauren

Lauren's painting of the garden entranceway

Lora's watercolor of the water tower

Marilyn
Marilyn's watercolor of the west side of the the Smith House

Mindy's painting of one the garden's perennial vines

Sham

Sham's painting of the water tower 

Shaowei

Shaowei's sketch of one of the garden's magnificent old oaks

Shaowei's sketch of one of the farm's outbuildings

XL

XL's watercolor of the west side of the Smith House

Tanvi

Tanvi's watercolor of the museum's barn and farm equipment  

Toni

Caroline

Caroline's watercolor of William E. Formway
and his wizard walnut huller 

Annie's watercolor of anenome flowers

Jane's painting of the Smith House side entrance

Paintsites potluck lunch group photo 

Show and tell in our hostess's garden

Paintsite co-coordinator Jane displays artists's work

Tanvi, our hostess, introduces her pet rabbit Soji

Soji posing in the garden













































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