MOP LOCATION: June 1

Sorry I'm posting so late.  All this spring planting!  Let's meet down by the Farmer's Market on Saturday, just between the Market and the river, looking toward the Tridge. 

Here are a few just finished sketches from last fall and last week.

"Main Street, Midland"  from the corner of Ashman and Main across from Pizza Sams.

"first greens of summer"  Looking toward Dan Dan's from Grove Park.

MOP-UPdate: Saturday May 25

       We had a wonderful sunny morning in Grove Park.  It soon became too warm for our ear-muffs and winter coats. Silly us!

Donna set up in the shade, where she could avoid the full sun on her work.

When she blocks in the grass, this will really come together.

Priscilla has an umbrella that often takes the place of a tree for shade.  If she were painting with the sun on the canvas, her values would become too dark.

We were delighted when area plein air painter Alan Maciag stopped by to visit.  

Priscilla got far enough to start adding some interest and texture before it was time to pack up.

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, May 25

Hi all,

Sorry no MOP-UPdate last week.  Nothing to show and/or tell!  This week we'll meet again at Grove Park.  Same time, same place as last week.  (See prior post.)  It promises to be partly sunny with a high of 68.  Here's hoping!

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, May 18

We'll meet at Grove Park in Midland, on E. Grove St. between Ashman and Rodd. (See map below.)  It may be raining, but there is a picnic shelter there where we can paint.  The best parking is on Grove, right in front of the park.  There are some good views of houses as well as some interesting trees and a playground.  See you there!

Priscilla did this sketch this morning, facing Dan Dan's from the middle of the park. 6" x 8" oil on panel.

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, May 11

Well, this first Saturday was still a little cold and overcast,

but we were still up for it!  We each chose a view

across the street from the H Hotel.

Priscilla started her painting with a rough drawing to establish the concept,

and also to explore the scale of the subject on the canvas,

 as well as to nail the perspective before beginning to paint.

Vicki's palette and in-progress painting of Pizza Sam's.

Priscilla got just as far as blocking in the color shapes

before her fingers got too cold and she had to pack up.

This one will be finished in the studio.

Priscilla had quit by the time a friend stopped by.

Vicki continued working for a while more.

A morning well spent!

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, May 11

Happy Spring everyone!

Our first painting location for this season is at or near the intersection of Ashman and Main.  It may be a little cold and rainy, so dress sensibly.  Set up wherever you like to paint, and then we'll meet right in front of Pizza Sams at about 11 for a short critique or discussion.