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Paint Out at Brenda's in Woodbine, MD

6/24/2019 10:08:31 AM

Paintout at Brenda Kidera’s, Woodbine, MD, June 21, 2019

After being oppressed by days of humidity and storm threats a stiff breeze ushered in a cool, dry day. Rafts of clouds gave way to an impossibly blue sky, and there were endless possibilities for painting compositions in Brenda’s sumptuous gardens, ponds, and woods. Daylilies, water lilies, potted plants, bright orange goldfish, and even a lawn chair soaking up the sun caught the painters’ attention in oil, watercolor, and pastel. After a morning’s work, the group gathered for a lunch provided by Brenda: chicken salad, potato salad, fresh berries, and, of course, her delectable signature molasses bread. Birds, dragonflies, swallowtail butterflies, damselflies, and even a contented toad made appearances on this beautiful summer solstice painting day.

Attending were: Mimi Hegler, Mary Kokoski, Barbara Nuss, Hiu Lai Chong , JoEllen Murphy, Tara Will (guest), Bob Thoren, Barry Lindley, and, of course, Brenda Kidera.

Our group enjoying a wonderful lunch prepared by Brenda Kidera.

June 4th Mid-week Paint Out at Ft. McHenry National Monument (Baltimore)

6/16/2019 4:01:17 PM

It was a rare early summer day with flawless blue sky, a bit of New England weather to relieve the humid, often stormy pattern that has dominated the season so far. Four WSLP members painted along the waterfront just behind the Visitor’s Center. Shaded by large, leafy trees we had vistas of the urban and industrial landscape across the river, including colossal vessels with their steely gray hulls. Tugboats and the water taxi plied the water, and we were treated to the passage of a large, stately, two-masted sailing ship that, like a Hollywood celebrity, begged to be included in the paintings. (One of us quickly drew the ship, then built the rest of the painting around it and hoped the composition would work.) All agreed that it was a perfect day for plein air, and enjoyed the experience.

In attendance: Nancy Tankersley, Lisa Egeli, Jill Banks (guest), and Mary Kokoski (organizer)

Painting by Jill Banks (photographed under dappled light at paint out)

Painting by Mary Kokowski (photographed under dappled light)

Painting by Nancy Tankersley (photographed under dappled light)

Painting by Nancy Tankersley

Winterthur Paint Out

6/2/2019 10:41:41 AM

WSLP members were invited guests at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, March 28 thru 31 in Winterthur, DE. Members painted among Winterthur's 1,000 acres of rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests. We enjoyed Winterthur’s first-ever exhibition of garden follies, thirteen fantastic structures ranging from a Gothic-inspired tower, an Ottoman tent, a Chinese pavilion, American summerhouses and an enchanting faerie cottage.

Some made it a day trip while others stayed overnight and painted multiple days.

Jean Brinton-Jaecks

Bobbi Pratte at the March Bank

Jean Schwartz painting at the March Bank

Trisha Adams' painting of the March Bank

Painting by Nancy Wallace

Painting by Jill Basham

Some members attended the CROWN exhibit of costumes and other memorabilia from the movie of the same name on display at the Winterthur mansion.

Others visited the nearby Brandywine River Museum which features works of the Wyeth family of painters and other notables.

Bill Schmidt painting along the Brandywine River

Jean Schwartz painted the old train trestle crossing the Brandywine River

Trisha Adams painted the river reflections outside the Brandywine River Museum

Thank you for arranging this paint-out, Jacalyn Beam!

In Attendance: Trisha Adams, Jill Basham, Jacalyn Beam, Jean Brinton-Jaecks, David Diaz, Harry Jaecks, Lynn Mehta, Lisa Mitchell and her guest, Janice Kirsch, Bobbi Pratte, Bill Schmidt, Jean Schwartz, Nancy Tankersley and her guest, Magdi Kassab, Nancy Wallace and Meg Walsh.

May 26th Paint Out at Lida's

6/1/2019 8:32:12 AM

Six painters assembled at Lida Stifel's "Farmette" on Turkey Foot Road in North Potomac on Sunday, May 26.  It was a warm and beautiful day with lots to paint around us.  We coaxed the sheep to show themselves, but the flock had been shorn the day before,  so they were shy and stayed in their barn.  Roses bloomed,  birds sang out loud,  and the Koi swam their circles.  Lida invited all to a fabulous lunch served on her back patio.  Thank you Lida, we hope we may visit again!

In attendance:

Mimi Hegler, Marietje Chamberlain, Bill Schmidt, Andrei Kushnir, Ray Burns, 

Painting by Bill Schmidt

Painting by Lida Stifel

Painting by Marietje Chamberlain

Painting by Mimi Hegler

Painting by Andre Kushnir

Painting by Ray Burns