Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve, Thursday, January 30, 2014

With the first measurable rainfall in nearly two months predicted for Thursday, there was a distinct possibility that 2014's first Hike & Sketch might have to be postponed.   As things turned out, the last few raindrops fell just before our start time and we hiked and sketched in a wonderfully clean and fresh world of fragrant grasses (in the meadow) and pungent bay trees (on the walk to Deer Hollow Farm); alternating cloudy and blue skies; still dormant oaks; and lots of wildlife (birds and deer) and (for the most part) obliging farm animals --- all fodder for our pens & brushes.

For more information about the Rancho San Antonio Park, see:
http://www.openspace.org/preserves/pr_rancho_san_antonio.asp

Upcoming Paintouts:

• Thursday, February 6, 2014:   Carmelite Monastery, Santa Clara
• Saturday, February 15, 2014:  Casa Grande Almaden Quicksilver Museum, New Almaden
• Thursday, February 20, 2014:   Friends Meeting House, San Jose
• Friday, February 28, 2014:  Registration Deadline for Palo Alto Baylands Members Show
• Saturday, March 15, 2014:  Reception for Palo Alto Baylands Members Show

For details, see the SCVWS February Newsletter.
       
Here's a brief record of our adventure:

First stop, young artists Lisha, Helen & Marilyn tackle the ancient 200 year old California Bay tree

Helen

Lisha

Marilyn

There's always time for lunch, a critique, and, in this case, another sketch before heading back ....
 

Helen, Lisha, Marilyn & John

John Ediger

Brad Santos