Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Wednesday, October 21st
We'll begin painting around 9:00am at Peacock Alley on Hamilton Street in historic downtown Dalton, GA. Just behind Peacock Alley is the renovated railroad freight depot which now houses the Convention and Visitors Bureau. We're working on an exhibition for their open house scheduled for November 7th.
Labels:
BJ Wright,
Dalton GA,
Georgia artists,
Painting Georgia
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Monday through Sunday, September 14th - 20th
The "Tunnel Hill Battle Paintout" will be next weekend (Saturday and Sunday, September 19th & 20th) during the annual Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War reenactment. The paintout welcomes 20-25 artists from Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.
http://picasaweb.google.com/beejw1a/THWorldwidePaintout?feat=directlink This link shows photos from last year's event.
All during this coming week, we'll be painting in the mornings beginning around 8:30 and again in the late afternoons. The battlefield is usually quiet, but this week will see the hustle of tents being erected and the sound of soldiers practicing marching drills. This morning we happened upon several reenactors cooking breakfast over an open fire. The crisp morning air together with hints of Autumn color in the foliage suggests a wonderful painting weekend coming up.
http://picasaweb.google.com/beejw1a/THWorldwidePaintout?feat=directlink This link shows photos from last year's event.
All during this coming week, we'll be painting in the mornings beginning around 8:30 and again in the late afternoons. The battlefield is usually quiet, but this week will see the hustle of tents being erected and the sound of soldiers practicing marching drills. This morning we happened upon several reenactors cooking breakfast over an open fire. The crisp morning air together with hints of Autumn color in the foliage suggests a wonderful painting weekend coming up.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Tuesday, September 8th
We will paint at the Tunnel Hill battlefield on Tuesday morning, beginning around 8:30. There are some scattered hay bales and tree foliage is beginning to show faint signs of yellow. The "Tunnel Hill Battle Paintout" is coming up on September 19th & 20th, so we'll be scouting out new subjects for paintings.
We're also painting along GA Hwy 2 between Hwy 41 and (East to) Varnell. There's a horse farm with a lovely barn. And we may venture on to the Varnell House. Busy, busy.
We're also painting along GA Hwy 2 between Hwy 41 and (East to) Varnell. There's a horse farm with a lovely barn. And we may venture on to the Varnell House. Busy, busy.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Thursday, August 27th
On Thursday, we'll be scouting out old barns along GA Hwy 2 between Ringgold and Varnell. Then we may paint again at the Varnell House. There are so many sites that need to be captured on canvas and paper.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wednesday, August 26th
We'll be painting at Bethlehem Gardens near Varnell beginning around 8:30am. There are lilies, hostas, ferns, fountains and all manner of other living things. Winding pathways into a shaded wonderland will give us endless painting venues. We're excited that the owner has granted us permission to paint there.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Tuesday, August 25th
We'll begin painting at Prater's Mill near Varnell, GA, on Tuesday morning around 8:00 or 8:30. There are lots of views to choose from. The mill and gin sit beside the creek which winds through woods and meadows.
Monday, August 24th
We're painting today at "Studio Bee" on Old Three Notch Road outside of Ringgold. There are acres of meadows, an organic garden complete with scarecrow, flowers, a barn, a creek, sunflowers, birdhouses - in short, it's a great place for artists. Excuse me while I get my easel...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Tuesday, August 18th
We'll be painting near the historic train tunnel in Tunnel Hill on Tuesday morning beginning around 7:30. It's near 215 Clisby Austin Road in case you'd like to find it by GPS or MapQuest. This photo shows the road leading into the parking lot just in front of the tunnel. It's a challenge finding a good spot to stand to capture the tunnel on canvas. But we're plein air painters...and we're not afraid of a little challenge!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Thursday, August 13th
The historic Varnell House and Varnell Springs sit on opposite sides of GA Highway 2 in Varnell, GA. We'll meet there Thursday morning around 8:30. Depending on how the morning light plays on the waters, trees and grasses, we'll see what the sites have to offer. We're sure there are paintings waiting to be painted.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Tuesday, August 11th
There has been a change of plans. We'll be painting at Studio Bee on Tuesday. Beginning around 8:15, we'll paint butterflies, weeds, wildflowers and whatever we see in the meadows nearby.
At sometime in the near future, we'll venture to Varnell Springs and the historic Varnell House, built in 1847. Let us know if you'd like to join us as we "paint Georgia".
At sometime in the near future, we'll venture to Varnell Springs and the historic Varnell House, built in 1847. Let us know if you'd like to join us as we "paint Georgia".
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Saturday, August 1st
We will be painting at Red Clay State Park during the "Cherokee Days of Recognition". There will be dancers, drumming, storytelling, demonstrations, food and historical information. Gates open at 8:00 am and the event starts at 10:00 am. Admission is free.
For MapQuest and GPS, the address is 1140 Red Clay Park Rd., Cleveland TN 37311.
If you'd like to join us in this painting adventure, e-mail me at beejw@charter.net and I'll pass along further information.
For MapQuest and GPS, the address is 1140 Red Clay Park Rd., Cleveland TN 37311.
If you'd like to join us in this painting adventure, e-mail me at beejw@charter.net and I'll pass along further information.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tuesday, July 28th
We'll be painting at Barnsley Gardens near Adairsville, GA, on Tuesday. Send me an e-mail here at bjw.papainter@gmail.com if you'd like to join us.
We'll be leaving Dalton around 7:30, heading south to Adairsville.
The main gate opens at 8:00am, so we'll begin painting around 8:15-8:30am. Check in at the gift shop. There's an $8 charge.
We'll be leaving Dalton around 7:30, heading south to Adairsville.
The main gate opens at 8:00am, so we'll begin painting around 8:15-8:30am. Check in at the gift shop. There's an $8 charge.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Friday, July 24th
We'll be painting again on Friday morning at Crown Gardens & Archives beginning around 8:30am. It's a beautiful place with lots of painting ideas. Come join us as we 'paint Georgia'. The address is 715 Chattanooga Ave., Dalton GA.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Thursday, July 23rd
On Thursday, we'll be painting in Chickamauga Battlefield park. We'll meet at the museum at 8:00 am and decide where we'll set up for our first painting of the day. The museum is located on Highway 27, just south of Fort Oglethorpe. If you'd like to paint with us, we'd love to meet you.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Wednesday, July 15th
We will be painting Wednesday afternoon at Chickamauga Battlefield on Highway 27 just south of Fort Oglethorpe. We'll probably meet near the museum around 6:00 pm. If you'd like to join us, we'll be painting some of the monuments, meadows and hay bales (if they are still there). Sunsets there are always wonderful.
Tuesday, July 14th
We will be painting at Crown Gardens & Archives on Tuesday, beginning around 7:30 am. We may venture next door to the Hamilton House also. If you'd like to join us: Location: 715 Chattanooga Ave. Directions: I-75, Dalton/Walnut Ave exit, go east 1.8 miles on Walnut Ave., turn left on Thornton Ave. At 6th traffic light turn right on Tyler St., then left on Chattanooga Ave. Second building on left.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Thursday, July 9th
We will be painting on Thursday morning at Crown Gardens and Archives (in Dalton) starting around 8:00am. If you'd like to join us:
Location: 715 Chattanooga Ave. Directions: I-75, Dalton/Walnut Ave exit, go east 1.8 miles on Walnut Ave., turn left on Thornton Ave. At 6th traffic light turn right on Tyler St., then left on Chattanooga Ave. Second building on left.
Location: 715 Chattanooga Ave. Directions: I-75, Dalton/Walnut Ave exit, go east 1.8 miles on Walnut Ave., turn left on Thornton Ave. At 6th traffic light turn right on Tyler St., then left on Chattanooga Ave. Second building on left.
Wednesday, July 8th
On Wednesday, we'll be painting at Chickamauga Battlefield, just South of Fort Oglethorpe on Highway 27.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tuesday, July 7th
We will be painting again early at the Tunnel Hill battlefield, near 215 Clisby Austin Dr (Tunnel Hill). We'll probably be there to begin around 7:30-8:00am. The hay bales will be picked up sometime this week and there won't be more until around the second week in September, just before the "Battle of Tunnel Hill" Civil War reenactment on September 19th & 20th. There are hundreds of bales scattered over the meadows.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Friday, July 3rd
We will be painting again early at the Tunnel Hill battlefield near 215 Clisby Austin Rd., Tunnel Hill. The hay bales are still scattered over the meadows and are beautiful in the early morning sun. We'll probably be there around 7:30am. If you'd like to join us to paint, let me know.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Thursday, July 2nd
We'll be painting again early Thursday morning at the Tunnel Hill battlefield near 215 Clisby Austin Dr., Tunnel Hill. We should be there around 7:15-7:30. Call if you'd like to join us to paint.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June30th
We will be painting early Tuesday morning, probably beginning around 7:30-8:00, at Crown Gardens and Archives in Dalton, GA.
Location: 715 Chattanooga Ave. Directions: I-75, Dalton/Walnut Ave exit, go east 1.8 miles on Walnut Ave., turn left on Thornton Ave. At 6th traffic light turn right on Tyler St., then left on Chattanooga Ave. Second building on left.
Location: 715 Chattanooga Ave. Directions: I-75, Dalton/Walnut Ave exit, go east 1.8 miles on Walnut Ave., turn left on Thornton Ave. At 6th traffic light turn right on Tyler St., then left on Chattanooga Ave. Second building on left.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Thursday, June 25th
We will meet Thursday, the 25th, at 7:15-7:30am at Keith Baptist Church (1573 Keith Rd) in Tunnel Hill, GA. Sandra will lead us to a new painting site located about 2 miles from there. Join us if you'd like to paint before the morning gets too hot.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday morning we will be painting at the Tunnel Hill battlefield. The hay was cut a few days ago, and there are lovely bales scattered over the meadows. We'll get an early start...probably around 7:00 or before.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Sandra is painting at Crawfish Springs in Chickamauga, GA, this morning. This is an old photo made in the Fall of '06, but you can see how beautiful the spring is and all the possibilities for painting.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Thursday, June 18
The weather guy says "95 degrees" here in Tunnel Hill tomorrow. But if we get out early...very early...we can cover some canvas before we melt. So if you'd like to join us, we're going to meet at the Tunnel Hill battlefield early. They have cut the upper meadow hay yesterday and will be cutting the meadow near the covered bridge on Thursday.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Wednesday, June 10
Sandra and BJ will be painting at Barnsley Gardens near Adairsville, GA. This is a website showing some sites we'll have the opportunity to paint. http://www.barnsleyresort.com/about/history_overview.asp
Send me an e-mail here at bjw.papainter@gmail.com if you'd like to join us.
We should begin painting around 9:00am. Check in at the gift shop. There's an $8 charge.
Send me an e-mail here at bjw.papainter@gmail.com if you'd like to join us.
We should begin painting around 9:00am. Check in at the gift shop. There's an $8 charge.
Tuesday, June 9
Sandra is painting at Old Stone Church at the intersection of Hwy 41 and Georgia Hwy 2 in south Catoosa County beginning around 7:30am. The painting was "in process" at the time of the photo.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Monday, June 8th
BJ (and maybe Sandra ???) will be painting on Monday. It looks like Sandra has art students Monday morning. So BJ will scout out a good spot and paint solo...possibly along Dogwood Valley Road in Whitfield and Catoosa County. The hay is still uncut at the Tunnel Hill Battlefield...I'm looking for early Summer hay bales.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Saturday, June 6
BJ will be painting at the Tunnel Hill Battlefield, near the covered bridge, beginning around 8:00 am. Early morning light is also wonderful at Harry Griffin Park, less than a mile north of there. It may depend on whether they've cut the hay at the battlefield. We'll see in the morning.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 2
Paint wherever you are. You're your own painting group. Then tell someone where and what you painted...and why. And invite them to join you next time.
Labels:
BJ Wright,
Painting Georgia,
plein air painters
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Monday, June 1
Sandra and BJ will be painting Monday morning early - beginning around 7:30-8:00 am near the Ringgold (GA) courthouse. Then around 7:30 pm, they will be painting near the fruit stand just north of Ringgold on Ooltewah/Ringgold Rd.
Labels:
BJ Wright,
Painting Georgia,
plein air painters,
Sandra Babb
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