MOP-UPdate: Saturday July 21

Three of us had a peaceful morning painting at the Homestead at Chippewa Nature Center.  It was quiet, except for the birds and an occasional visitor strolling through.

Marilyn and Vicki are discussing a view of the Heirloom Garden.

Vicki is engrossed in painting the sunlit treeline across the field.  Marilyn's toned canvas awaits colorful details.

Vicki's nearly finished landscape.

Priscilla spent her time with the pigs and chickens.

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, July 21

The homestead farm at the Chippewa Nature Center is this Saturday's destination.  There are sheep, pigs, cows, and chickens to draw/paint as well as some gorgeous fields and far-off trees.  It is supposed to be partly cloudy (partly sunny!) with 10% chance of rain.  It could get up to 90 but probably not before noon.  See you there!

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, July 14

St. Charles Park is a ballpark that is skirted by paved trails leading (eventually) to the Chippewa Nature Center.  This particular area has a variety of terrain; some ponds, open grassy areas and many stands of low brush and mature trees.  It begs to be painted - see you there!

Take Poseyville road to St. Charles Dr. like you are going to the Nature Center.

There is additional parking just across Whitman if these lots are filled up.

      The red lines are paved trails.  There are many places to set up just off the trails and away from the traffic.

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, July 7

It was quite a relief to have a nice below-90, breezy, somewhat sunny day to paint!

Donna is doing a good job matching her greens!

Priscilla concentrating on her posture while she paints.

Sue finishing up her painting of the Tridge

Cat sketching in the shade

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, July 7

Let's meet by the entrance to the Tridge by the Farmer's Market.  We can go from there to paint wherever we choose in the vicinity.  There is 60% chance of T-storms, but we have several options for shelter while we paint.  Could be fun! We'll meet back at the same place for a discussion at about 11:30.

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, June 30

It was quite a hot day to paint in the sun.  It was worth it though to work on capturing the bright warm sunlight against the cool shadows.  We painted for more than two hours before we packed up then had an informative critique.

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, June 30

For the roses!  We'll meet again at the Dow Gardens' rose gardens.  And again, 20% chance of rain, but at the gardens, we can find shelter under which to paint, though it probably won't afford a view of the flowers.  But beauty surrounds us, so there is never a lack of subject matter.   See you there!