Paint out with Host Jim Syfert, Friday the 13th 9am, Sauvie Island

Join Host Jim Syfert on Friday March 13th 9am *at one of our favorite spots on Sauvie Island across from the Sauvie Island Dog Kennel. (Yes, there will be barking)! :)

Meet Jim on Sauvie Island at what has been called the Dike Road across from the Dog Kennel. (Buy a parking pass at the Grocery).  

Take Reeder road to the parking lot across from Sauvie Island Kennels (the parking lot is plain to see). We’ve learned that this location has an official name, “Raccoon Point”

https://goo.gl/maps/BbLTRjyh5ExURN816 

Bring all your gear, a chair, your lunch, water, etcetera --an umbrella is often nice! (it's Rain or Shine) At Noon---tell us about your painting during lunch. All levels welcome.  *( you can get there when you want, 9am is just a suggestion). We'll see you there!

Paint out, July 19, 20 and 21, Weed Creek Farm with host Kat Sowa

An invitation from Kat Sowa for July 19 through 21. (The times on the events page are just there because it requires a time...come when you want) Paint, Camp, Swim, Float and Relax with host Kat Sowa at Weed Creek Ranch on 58 private acres with The Nehalem River running through it! (It is a 40 minute drive from Portland, very worth it).
Come early stay, stay late. BYO whatever, there is grill and griddle and fire ring, refrigerator and freezer.
email at kat@katsowa.com
Weed Creek Ranch, 58335 Timber Rd., Vernonia OR 97064
Kat says: "Some didn't make it to our recent paint out/camping session..so here is another (new) invitation! Folks could come Sat & Sun or arrive Friday evening for an early morning paint"! You can come one, two or all days (Please make sure to RSVP to Kat if you are camping).  https://www.facebook.com/events/899067763777368/?event_time_id=899067767110701

Paint out Friday--Hansen Property, June 28, 9am with Host Carol Hansen

Tomorrow's paint out June 28 at Hansen property is postponed...new date to be announced :)

Art Discussion Meeting Thursday, 9am, April 11 at French Quarter

Next Art Discussion Meeting Thursday, 9am, April 11 at French Quarter: 3520 SW Multnomah Blvd. (Parking on the nearby streets)

Suggested table topic: Your Artist's Voice...who has influenced you so far? Do you have a plan to get to a certain place "artistically"? Let's Discuss!

And, as always, bring some current work and/or news about you--We're interested!

Upon arrival, please order something (a coffee, and/or some food) from the cart(s) at French Quarter (no outside food or beverages like Starbucks allowed). Then come inside and take a seat. The meeting format will be like it was at O'Connors. Try your best to get to your seat inside in advance of the meeting or on time.

(The Hiatus drawing club meets after the discussion meeting).

Paint out at Grice Farm 10/17/18 with hosts Mike Porter & Jim Syfert

Hyon Fielding

Celeste Bergin

Celeste Bergin

Bhavani Krishnan

Sandy Hanis

Paula Hansen (in progress)

Lora Nunn

Mike Porter

Mike Porter

Tom Daniels

Judy Wise

Kathy Pugh

Jim Syfert

Jim Syfert (in progress)

Jennifer Mou

Kim Chai

To read notes from today's meeting go HERE

(see more photos on Facebook)

Paint out, Wednesday, Oct 17, 9am at Grice Farm with co-hosts Mike Porter & Jim Syfert

Paint out Wednesday, Oct 17, 9am, at Grice Farm (near Cooper Mountain Park) with Co-Hosts Mike Porter and Jim Syfert

The address of the farm is 10405 SW Grabhorn Road, Beaverton, 97007 (MAP)

The farm entrance off of Grabhorn Rd. has a large wooden archway with a metal “G” sculpture over the entrance dirt road and a sign for U Pick Walnuts.

Thanks to co-hosts Mike and Jim for arranging this Paint out. The farm is privately owned by Steve and Beth Grice. (Be sure to say hello if and when you see them)! Painters are welcome there all day. Steve is an amateur artist himself and does metal work art. 

There are old derelict buildings, a windmill, an old yellow farmhouse, chickens, peacocks a couple of horses, old cars out in the fields, an old tractor…on an on. Restrooms on site and drinking water. Also picnic tables (bring your lunch to go with the noon art discussion). All media and all levels welcome.

Paint Out at Cathedral Park with Host Peggie Moje' 10/12/18

Peggie Moje'

Peggie Moje'

Celeste Bergin

Celeste Bergin

Vicki Zimmerman

Tim Young

Jane Scott (in progress)

David McBride

David McBride

Nancy Smith Klos

Kathy Pugh

Denise Cousineau

Jim Syfert

Jim Syfert

Chris Wood Rectenwald (in progress)

 To read notes from todays paint out go HERE