Plein Air Washington is a group of artists dedicated to the fine art of painting on location in natural light.
It is so exciting to be able to do something that you love so much and have it benefit not just folks that live today, but folks that are going
to be here in the future. Such was the paint out that we had in conjunction with
the San Juan Island Perservation Trust. Our efforts went towards shaping a more
beautiful future for the pristine jewels of Washington, the San Juan Islands.
It is my sincere hope that we as a group of plein air painters can contribute
more to the safety and perservation of our environment!
Pat Fermanis painting the view of Crow Valley on Orcas Island.
Without further ado, here are some excerpts from our paintout last week. If you
missed the festivities know that the entire show will be displayed at the San Juan Gallery for the month of August with a reception this weekend Saturday August 9 from
6:30 to 8:30. Call the gallery for more info. Proceeds from sales there will still
benefit the Trust!
Matt Dollohite, owner of the
San Juan Gallery got an early start painting this year before the paint out. Matt is featuring
the show in his gallery for the month of August with a reception on Saturday.
Proceeds go to benefit the San Juan Perservation Trust. Visit the website for
more info.
Noted Gig Harbor artist
Donna Trent paints at the Red Mill Farm, the host property of the festivities.
Whidbey Island's James Moore was caught painting some of San Juan Island's farmland for
this exciting event. Moore helps organize the
Plein Air Painter's U.S. Open in Coupeville coming soon in September. All artists welcome!
Sylvia Carlton, chief cook and bottle washer....not....Founder and Administrator
of PAWa found some time in her busy schedule to get a painting done. Without her
who knows where we'd be? Thank you Sylvia!!!
Internationally known, prize winning, and Washington resident artist
Ned Mueller discusses his value temperatures with Auctioneer Mike Adams at the San Juan Paintout
festivities. It's always a treat to be able to paint with Ned and PAWa is extremely
forutnate to have him in our group.
Award winning artist
Jane Wallis joined PAWa at the Red Mill Farm to add her mark to this paint out. Jane is
both an educator and Internationally known artist who teaches workshops around
the world. It's a pleasure to paint by her side!
Gillian Bull gives us a classic stance at Red Mill Ranch.
And here we are, some of us anyway...at the San Juan Perservation Trust Picnic.
Thank you SJT for allowing us to help your cause.
Good crowd:
Good food (sorry, I didn't get a picture of the lamb and chicken kabobs, pastries,
fruit, crackers, cheeses, wine...too busy eating.
Good Music:
And shoppers too!
Thank you so much for all your help! Janice poses here with her new found patron.
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