Sunday, September 27, 2020

Week 28, Sept. 21 to 28, 2020

This Thursday, Alison, our Paintsites leader organized a visit to the Pajaro Valley Arts Sculpture Exhibit.  'In the Garden 2020' is the fourteenth sculpture exhibit in partnership with Sierra Azul Nursery . There were over 90 sculptures created by 42 artists and collaborators. You can still Visit the stunning two-acre demonstration garden until October 31.

Paint site Guidelines
Please check the Paintsites website for details including directions and possible cancellations. To keep our members and guests as safe as possible during the COVID-19 era, we must change how we do things. Some of the paint sites have visitor limits. When this occurs we will post the information in paint site details on the SCVWS website. Participants must wear masks and observe the 6 ft. distancing rule. We no longer take photos of paintings on site. Please take your own photo, crop if needed, and submit  to paintsites@scvws.org according to our Weekly Blog submission guidelines.  

Blog Submission Guidelines
We invite Paintsites' 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:
  • 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 per week, please.


Artwork and Photos from the Pajaro Valley Arts Sculpture Exhibit,  
'In the Garden 2020' 




 



Alison's watercolor of the kinetic sculpture at the 
'In the Garden Sculpture 2020' exhibit

Artwork by others, plein air or at home

"Sunflowers" by Salinda

"At-Home" by Caroline

"Cow Hollow" (a watercolor collage) by Dick


Sunday, September 20, 2020

Week 27, Sept. 13 to 20, 2020

 Paint site Guidelines

Please check the Paintsites website for details including directions and possible cancellations. To keep our members and guests as safe as possible during the COVID-19 era, we must change how we do things. Some of the paint sites have visitor limits. When this occurs we will post the information in paint site details on the SCVWS website. Participants must wear masks and observe the 6 ft. distancing rule. We no longer take photos of paintings on site. Please take your own photo, crop if needed, and submit  to paintsites@scvws.org according to our Weekly Blog submission guidelines.  

Blog Submission Guidelines

We invite Paintsites' 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 per week, please.

 

"Eleven brave aerialists attended a birds-eye view of Santana Row. It was a challenge a la Richard Diebenkorn and his aerial views.  We had good air quality, shade, social distancing and a choice of 360 degree views."  Alison, Paintsites Leader

 

Artwork and photos from the Santana Row Parking Garage

Shirley's painting of the crane

Alison's paintings of some shops

A closeup painting of palm trees by Alison


Elaine by the electric car charging station

Elaine's painting of the view from the fourth floor
of the parking garage

Journal page by Jayne S.

Annie painting from floor 5 of the parking garage

Annie's painting from floor 5

Susan B.G. overlooking the crane

Susan B. G.'s painting of the crane


A unique view from the
parking garage by Susan B.G.

“Morning at Santana Row” by Lisha


Artwork by others, plein air or at home

Salinda's painting: "Canadian Arts"
From a photo sent by our Calgary friend

Dick's Painting "Barn, needs work" plein air earlier this year

More ‘Sierra’ memories by Indira



Sunday, September 13, 2020

Week 26, Sept. 5 to 12, 2020 Rosicrucian Museum and more.

 Paint site Guidelines

Please check the Paintsites website for details including directions and possible cancellations. To keep our members and guests as safe as possible during the COVID-19 era, we must change how we do things. Some of the paint sites have visitor limits. When this occurs we will post the information in paint site details on the SCVWS website. Participants must wear masks and observe the 6 ft. distancing rule. We no longer take photos of paintings on site. Please take your own photo, crop if needed, and submit  to paintsites@scvws.org according to our Weekly Blog submission guidelines.  

Blog Submission Guidelines

We invite Paintsites' 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 per week, please.

Words from Leader Alison:  We had a moderate turnout despite the atmospheric conditions. Six artists painted in an abbreviated session due to haze from wildfires blanketing the area. The conditions provided some interesting shadows.  

Artwork and photos from the 

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum


Haze above the Palms, Photo by Alison


Fountain in front of the Egyptian Museum 

Images of the Egyptian Museum by Caroline

Mosaic Fountain by Alison

The Egyptian Museum, by Mary P

Artwork by others, plein air or at home


Sierra Memories by Indira

Anthurium Plant, Studio painting from life by Annie

Prince Edward Island Lupin, Gouache by Jane 

A Two Color Rose, From the San Jose Rose Garden by Kavita

Bird on the Rocks, Asilomar, by Salinda

Monterey Bay from Asilomar, by Dick

Next Paintsite: September 17, Santana Row Rooftops




Sunday, September 6, 2020

Week 25, August 30 - September 5, 2020

 Paint site Guidelines

Please check the Paintsites website for details including directions and possible cancellations. To keep our members and guests as safe as possible during the COVID-19 era, we must change how we do things. Some of the paint sites have visitor limits. When this occurs we will post the information in paint site details on the SCVWS website. Participants must wear masks and observe the 6 ft. distancing rule. We no longer take photos of paintings on site. Please take your own photo, crop if needed, and submit  to paintsites@scvws.org according to our Weekly Blog submission guidelines.  

Blog Submission Guidelines

We invite Paintsites' 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 per week, please.