MOP-UPdate: Saturday, Aug. 25

It was a BEAUTIFUL morning at the Dow Gardens!  We chose to paint near this distinctive bridge.  We had many passers-by who stopped to comment on our activities.  Most were new to the Gardens and remarked on how lovely they are.  Yay Midland!

Visitors respectfully watched from behind.

Vicki is blocking in her greens.

Donna is working on a portrait of the big silver maple near the bridge.

Time to quit.   The interesting shadows on the bridge - all gone!

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, Aug. 25

Let's meet again at the Dow Gardens.  Priscilla's interested in the greenhouse there with the Honore paintings.  She'll wait at the entrance 'til 9:15 before setting out to that location. There are many other places to paint in the Gardens, so go where you like, then we can meet at the entrance at about 11:30 for a critique. (strictly voluntary!!)  See you Saturday!

MOP-UPdate: Aug. 18

It was a beautiful morning along the Rail Trail at the Averill Preserve.  The air was cool and dry, making the sunshine feel wonderful on our backs.  The Preserve has a small network of trails that follow the river a bit, then go up and loop back through the trees along the Rail Trail.  It was very quiet and peaceful.  Averill Preserve also has an interesting history as a place where logs were stored during transport to the sawmills in Midland and Saginaw.

Priscilla chose to paint a view from the Averill Preserve Overlook.

No power lines in sight! 

Vicki walked further down the trail and found an interesting view of the river from the foot bridge over the drainage basin.

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, Aug. 18

This Saturday we will meet at the Averill Preserve off of N. Saginaw Rd. Go 5 miles out N. Saginaw, past the Creamery and the Duck Hunter's Memorial, to where Wackerly Rd. continues on the left.  Turn left and park in the grassy space just to the left after your turn, in between the road and the railtrail.  Walk southeast (left) to the Overlook from the railtrail (see map).  It's a beautiful place for painting and birdwatching - especially in the morning.  It will be 72,  partly sunny and 20% chance of rain.

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, Aug. 11

This week we'll meet at Whiting Forest, 2303 Eastman Ave.  It will be up to 75 degrees, with 40% chance of rain.   IT OPENS AT 10AM  and there is a $5.00 admission charge, or you can use your Dow Gardens pass card.  Hope to see you there!

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, August 4

We painted at the Homestead Farm again this week.  It was a beautiful hazy morning with lots of atmospheric perspective.  Vicki and Donna chose to paint the Heirloom Garden, while Priscilla returned to last week's view of the fields to paint in a larger format.  We stopped a little earlier than usual today because of the heat.

Vicki and Donna at the Heirloom Garden

Vicki has a good start.

Donna is almost finished.

Priscilla attempted a larger (larger than her usual 6" x 8" or 8" x 10")
format and only got as far as a general "block-in"

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, Aug. 4

We will be returning to the same place again:  The Homestead Farm at the Chippewa Nature Center.  See the directions from the July 21st post.  It is supposed to be hot (95) and rainy (30% chance) but there are several options for shelter, and it might be interesting to paint the sky.  Hope to see you there!