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Past Excursions PLEIN AIR PAINTING EXCURSION TO LAS VEGAS March 18, 19, 20 21, 2013 SPECTACULAR FOUR-DAY PLEIN AIR PAINTING OPPORTUNITY! CALICO GHOST TOWN, RED ROCK CANYON, LAS VEGAS VALLEY OF FIRE, NV VIRGIN RIVER CANYON, AZ Monday, 3/18: We leave the LA Arboretum parking lot at 7:30 am. NOTE: the Arboretum is a drop-off point only and overnight parking is not allowed. We will arrive at the fabled Calico Ghost Town roughly 2 hours later. This once-prominent mining center was created and restored by Walter Knott, and offers a variety of Old Western vistas. The surrounding hillsides are streaked with tailings of reds, blues and greens and will be an artistic challenge! Our 4-hour visit will insure plenty of time to complete a painting. There are on-site dining, water and restroom facilities. $7 entry fee. At 2 pm we will depart for Las Vegas, a little over 2-1/2 hours away. We値l be lodging at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa. Located along Rt. 15 away from the strip, the facility offers numerous dining options and will be an excellent point from which to continue the next day. Tuesday, 3/19: We depart at 8:15 am for the 1 hour drive to the Valley of Fire, which features dramatic fault slips and slabs of contrasting red and gray. The route follows a dramatic ridge line. We値l return to the hotel at 3:30 pm. Wednesday, 3/20: We値l be on the road by 8 am for the 1-1/2 hour drive to the Virgin River Canyon. Rest room facilities and water are limited. We値l spend a full day painting this dramatic scenery, departing to return to Las Vegas at 4 pm. Thursday, 3/21: We値l leave at 8:15 am for a 3 hr. painting trek to Red Rock Canyon just outside of Vegas. Entry fee required. Depart whenever you wish for Pasadena. Whatever your skill level with watercolor or oils, THIS IS SOME OF THE FINEST SCENERY YOU鱈L EVER PAINT! THE PARTICULARS: To maintain the lowest possible cost, each of our participants will be responsible for their own meals, water, transportation and all park fees. My website will have maps and other site information. Although each artist is welcome to drive to the sites on their own we encourage car pooling. The occupants of each vehicle will be responsible for sharing the related fuel expense. Expect at least (4) tanks of fuel per vehicle. We will be able to update you if you need to partner with a vehicle. A tour kit, including maps, will be distributed at the departure point. Individual painting instruction is available for an additional fee. The space for this excursion is limited. Your $50 payment secures you a place on our tour. Avoid disappointment, make your reservation as soon as possible. $50 four days, three nights* Click Here for a PDF of this info. to print out. |
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING EXCURSION TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO February 12, 2013 Depart from Los Angeles Union Station via AMTRAK Direct to San Juan Capistrano! Round trip ticket beginning at $40. Travel time is approximately 1 hour, 16 minutes, one-way. Each artist is responsible for their own travel arrangements. Tickets may be purchased at Union Station or online. METROLINER tickets are a tad less but they follow a separate schedule. It痴 a short walk from the Capistrano station to the famed Mission (entry is $9). We値l lunch will be at a nearby restaurant. THE TIMES AND SCHEDULE FOR AMTRAK. DEPART from Union Station to San Juan Capistrano: 566 Pacific Surfliner: DEPARTS, 8:30 am ARRIVES, 9:46 am 768 Pacific Surfliner: DEPARTS, 9:40 am ARRIVES, 10:57 am __________________________________ RETURN to Union Station: 579 Pacific Surfliner, DEPARTS, 3:01 pm ARRIVES, 4:20 pm 583 Pacific Surfliner, DEPARTS, 4:19 pm ARRIVES, 5:40 pm Chuck Kovacic,cfkovacic@aol.com I will have my cell phone on the day of the event ONLY. 818-469-3852 SJC has a micro climate that is cooler than the surrounding area. Cancelled if rain. |
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Spectacular Four-Day Plein Air Painting Opportunity! March 5,6,7,8, 2012 CALICO GHOST TOWN, RED ROCK CANYON PARK, LAS VEGAS, ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH Monday, 3/5: We leave the LA Arboretum parking lot at 7:30 am. NOTE: the Arboretum is a drop-off point only and overnight parking is not allowed. We will arrive at the fabled Calico Ghost Town roughly 2 hours later. This once-prominent mining center was created and restored by Walter Knott, and offers a variety of Old Western vistas. The surrounding hillsides are streaked with tailings of reds, blues and greens and will be an artistic challenge! Our 4-hour visit will insure plenty of time to complete a painting. There are on-site dining, water and restroom facilities. $7 entry fee. At 2 pm we will depart for Las Vegas, a little over 2-1/2 hours away. We値l be lodging at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa. Located away from the strip, the facility offers numerous dining options and will be an excellent point from which to continue the next day. Tuesday, 3/6: We depart at 8 am for the half-hour drive to Red Rock Recreation Area. The 13-mile park loop features dramatic fault slips and slabs of contrasting red and gray. The visitor center has water and restroom facilities. There is a $7 per vehicle entry fee. We値l return to the hotel at 3:30 pm. Wednesday, 3/7: We値l be on the road by 7:15 am for the 2-1/2 hour drive to Zion National Park. There is a $12 per person entry fee. Water and rest room facilities are available at the visitor center. We値l spend a full day painting this dramatic scenery, departing to return to Las Vegas at 3:30 pm. Wednesday, 3/7: We値l be on the road by 7:15 am for the 2-1/2 hour drive to Zion National Park. There is a $12 per person entry fee. Water and rest room facilities are available at the visitor center. We値l spend a full day painting this dramatic scenery, departing to return to Las Vegas at 3:30 pm. Thursday, 3/8: We値l leave at 9 am for our return to Pasadena. At noon, we値l stop again at Calico Ghost Town, where you値l have the opportunity to complete the painting started on our first day or start another. $7 entry fee. For an additional $15 charge per participant, we can arrange for a costumed model to pose during our 3-hour visit. We then return to the LA Arboretum arriving by 6:30. Whatever your skill level with watercolor or oils, THIS IS SOME OF THE FINEST SCENERY YOU鱈L EVER PAINT! |
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Spectacular Four-Day Plein Air Painting Oportunity! April 12 - 15, 2011 Calico Ghost Town, Red Rock Canyon Park: Las Vegas, Zion National Park: Utah Tuesday 04/12 - We leave the LA Arboretum parking lot at 7:30 am. NOTE: the Arboretum is a drop-off point only and overnight parking is not allowed. We will arrive at the fabled Calico Ghost Town roughly 2 hours later. This once-prominent mining center was created and restored by Walter Knott, and offers a variety of Old Western vistas. The surrounding hillsides are streaked with tailings of reds, blues and greens and will be an artistic challenge! Our 4-hour visit will insure plenty of time to complete a painting. There are on-site dining, water and restroom facilities. $7 entry fee. At 2 pm we will depart for Las Vegas, a little over 2-1/2 hours away. We'll be lodging at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa. Located away from the strip, the facility offers numerous dining options and will be an excellent point from which to continue the next day. Wednesday 04/13 We depart at 8 am for the half-hour drive to Red Rock Recreation Area. The 13-mile park loop features dramatic fault slips and slabs of contrasting red and gray. The visitor center has water and restroom facilities. There is a $7 per vehicle entry fee. We'll return to the hotel at 3:30 pm. Thursday 04/14 - We'll be on the road by 7:15 am for the 2-1/2 hour drive to Zion National Park. There is a $12 per person entry fee. Water and rest room facilities are available at the visitor center. We'll spend a full day painting this dramatic scenery, departing to return to Las Vegas at 3:30 pm. Friday 04/15 - We'll leave at 9 am for our return to Pasadena. At noon, we'll stop again at Calico Ghost Town, where you'll have the opportunity to complete the painting started on our first day, or start another. $7 entry fee. For an additional $15 charge per participant, we can arrange for a costumed model to pose during our 3-hour visit. We then return to the LA Arboretum arriving by 6:30 pm What ever you skill level with watercolor or oils, this is some of the finest scenery you'll ever paint! |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park Saturday, April 9th 2011 Uninstructed Plein-Air Paint-Out This isolated area was once the shoreline of an ancient inland sea. The canyon is rimmed by a series of collapsed reef systems. On site accommodations are extremely limited. The closest gas, food, and water is 20 minutes away. Be certain to bring your own shade and be mindful of snake encounters. NOTE: Cell phone transmission is limited in this area. Look for us along the park entrance at 10 am. RSVP by Wednesday, April 6. Take the 5-Fwy north to the 14-Fwy, east toward Lancaster. At Mojave, bear right on the 14-Fwy toward Ridgecrest. The entrance to the visitor center is well marked. This excursion is uninstructed and open to all artists interested in painting some of the most spectacular landscapes that Southern California has to offer. There is NO fee to participate, but you will want to bring plenty of water and a light snack. Trails are clearly marked and it is possible to paint from or near your vehicle. |
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