Murphy Ave - Sunnyvale - Nocturne Painting and Sketching

Let’s Nocturne Paint! Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale is a great place to paint and sketch. Lots of urban life, restaurants, people, umbrellas, trees, etc. similar to Santana Row or Campbell Street but a little quieter and we could take advantage of it to do a bit of night sketches.


There is a parking behind Off The Rails Brewing Co. or in the Free Cal Train Parking across W Evelyn Ave. I'll send out a live google drop pin when I'm on site.

We'll group back up for, sharing and what I’ve come to call “Tool Talk” where everyone shares what they used, at a location TBD depending on where we're at. This will be a night time activity so don’t forget flashlights or lighting if you need it for your sketching or painting. I will try to bring some extra if I have it. Dress warmly

Note: You will need to bring all of your own painting supplies.

What to bring:
• Art Supplies - Bring all of your own art supplies for whatever medium you are using e.g. paints, surfaces, brushes, and cleaning supplies. For any beginners who don't know how to start or have questions feel free to post in the comments section or DM me through meetup.com's message service.
• Easels - If you're painting please bring your easel.
• Outdoor wear - We will be outdoors for most of 3 hours so bring layers, jackets, gloves
• Snacks/food - Most of the locations we paint at don't have food/drinks so bring whatever food/drinks you require.
• Most of the places we paint at have picnic tables or benches, but if you need to sit when you art, be sure to bring something to sit on just in case.
• A good test to ensure you have everything you need is to set up to paint in your own yard for 3 hours. If you bring everything it takes to create art in your yard then you'll have everything you need to paint with us :)

Extra info:
• We usually paint in public places. People outside of the group will generally come up and see what you're doing. Usually they just compliment and walk by and sometimes they'll stop and chat a bit. For me this took a little getting used to, but I really enjoy it now and it's become one my favorite things about painting outdoors. Please don't scare anyone away :)
• Observe all signs. Especially the "keep off" ones.
• Stay on paths, but do not block them.
• Empty any painting fluids off-site including dirty water color water.
• Take your garbage with you.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Also, check out our social media below.
Our Facebook group is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/131295087508526
Our Instagram is: southbay_art_events
Our Discord Server is: https://discord.gg/QbMkUNfWSn

Angie