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!

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, July 28

Again at the Homestead Farm!  There is so much to choose from at the Nature Center.  The focus for today's paintings was the livestock.  Since Blogmaster Priscilla neglected to get new batteries for her camera, the following photos were taken after the fact (not "on location").

Our view from the chicken coop  (6" x 8")

Donna's chickens (11" x 14")

Priscilla's pig (6" x 8")

Priscilla's chicken (6" x 6")

MOP LOCATION: Saturday, July 28

We will be painting again at the Homestead Farm at Chippewa Nature Center.  See directions on last week's post.  It will be partly cloudy and not above 84!  See you there!

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