Week 11, May 24 to May 30

As California eases its shelter in place mandates, some of us are venturing further afield. If you are out and about, remember to check online to see what parks and open space areas are open, as well as their parking and restroom restrictions. Be careful, observe social distancing and wear a mask when others are in the area. 

We will continue to publish the weekly blog during the "Shelter in Place" requirements  while Thursday and Weekend paintsites are cancelled.  We invite paintsite artists to paint or sketch during the week, pick one painting from that week and submit it by Saturday of that week. Here are some guidelines:

• Submit a digital photo of your artwork to paintsites@scvws.org. Cropped photos are preferred.
• Include your name, the date and comments about the site or unique media notes.
• Be creative! Some of your best subjects are in or around your home. You may want to paint from personal photos of your travels.
• Submissions after Saturday midnight will appear in the following week's blog.
• One submission per member, please.

Please check the SCVWS.org website for Paintsites updates and the SCVWS Newsletter  for some great art opportunities during this time.

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Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills is currently closed and we have had to cancel our planned paintsite there; nevertheless, they have invited us to participate in their Art Contest jointly sponsored by the Los Altos Town Crier.  We have painted at Hidden Villa many times in the past, and it is very likely that you already have a painting that would be suitable for this contest.  Here are the details:

• Prompt: Depict your favorite place at Hidden Villa
• Medium: Your choice of 2D visual art medium (paint, sketch, pastels, crayons, etc.)
• Age: For all ages! There will be prizes for three age groups: 9 & Under, 10-17, 18+
• Prizes: First place winners will receive their choice of Hidden Villa strawberries, olive oil, or a floral bouquet. Second and third place winners will receive 3 free day passes. All winners will be published by the LATC.
• Submission: To submit, email a photo or scan of the artwork, with the title and the artist's name and age to lhedgecock@hiddenvilla.org by June 21st. May specify age as "18+. Include a photo of the artist holding the piece as well, and Hidden Villa may feature it on their social media!

Artwork

Pool Shed by Rich
"I was attracted to the shadows being cast by the hot  afternoon sun.....
I grabbed my Kilimanjaro sketch/paint book and did a tonal study before the
shadows changed. I started the initial washes outside, but the sun was too hot,
so I moved indoors to complete the painting."

Rich's value study of the shadows on the pool shed

Elaine G's watercolor  sketch of "a small man-made stream at
Edith Morley Park in Campbell."

Matilija Poppies by Jane S

Purple Asparagus by Alison

Winter in Yosemite by Sham

Sprouted Lentils by Indira

Marilyn's watercolor of rose blooms in their prime at 
the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

Helen's watercolor sketch from Edith Morley Park
in Campbell

Annie's gouache painting of the Fortini Trail
 at Santa Teresa County Park

"Dry Dock" by Dick painted at Alviso

Salinda's watercolor of the "Dry Dock" at Alviso

Lorraine's watercolor of a historic wall (buttress) leading to the
barn at Burleigh Murray State Park

Mary's watercolor of Annie painting Gamble Garden,
Palo Alto