What we’re about
Are you a beginning plein air painter in the Bellingham-Everett, Washington area and you are looking for other painters to join you on plein air painting field trips?
We are:
Skill Level: Beginners who want to learn and improve, and more skilled painters who offer encouragement for beginners. We are enthusiastic amateurs who support each other's work.
Equipment: We bring our own sketchbooks/painting easels and painting supplies.
Locations: People who want to meet at different locations in Bellingham/Everett area. Plein air= Painting from life in the outdoors. Although plein air means outdoors, we can change to sheltered locations during cold fall/winter temperatures.
When you join as a member, please describe the geographical area that is most convenient for you.
Timing: Let's meet on a weekend, or occasionally after work on a weeknight. When you join as a member, please provide details about the most convenient day/time for your schedule.
Our Group Expectations and Beliefs:
Our purpose is not to gather together to form a painting class. Each of us will choose our own subject and project.
In our interactions with others, we avoid criticizing others and their efforts. If we are asked, we may share our own tips, tricks and advice.
We value painters with positive attitude toward themselves and other people.
We appreciate painters who consistently show up and do the work of practice.
We measure the success of a field trip by how much fun and joy we experienced.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Sat 9/21- Plein Air Painting at Hovander Farm ParkHovander Homestead Park, Ferndale, WA
Sat 9/21, 10am Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale, WA. North of Bellingham. We can draw or paint the historic house, barn or gardens.
Hovander Homestead Park | Whatcom County, WA - Official Website
Please send your advance RSVP for this event.Park in the parking lot by the historic pioneer farmhouse and barn. Meet at the farmhouse.
Items to bring with you: Art drawing board or easel, small folding campstool or chair, drawing or painting tools. Dress for the weather. Bring your sunscreen, sunprotective clothing, sunhat and water bottle.
You may bring snacks with you. Picnic tables, waste bins, and restroom are at the back of the house.The house and gardens at the south part of the park and dogs are not allowed in this area.
In the north part of the park, there is a separate dog run area.We can draw and paint for a couple of hours, and will probably finish around 12noon.
