Washington Society of Landscape Painters

Swain's Lock October 26th

10/29/2025 9:21:19 AM

Sunday's paint out at Swain's Lock along the C&O Canal started off cool and sunny, with some mist rising off the Potomac early, then it gradually warmed up to about 60 degrees. What a perfect fall day and a perfect spot for painting! Everywhere you look there's something to paint. We were rewarded with some excellent paintings produced by WSLP members and guests. In attendance were Rajendra KC, Amanda Milliner (guest), Chris Rapa, Ted Reed, Ray Burns, Lida Stifel, Bob Thoren, Vicki Blum, and Colleen Regan (guest).

Amanda Milliner

Robert Thoren

Chris Rapa

Rajendra KC

Colleen Regan

Ray Burns

Ted Reed

Vicki Blum

Lida Stifel

Amanda Milliner

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October 15, 2025 - Occoquan Regional Park

10/21/2025 6:56:27 AM

OCCOQUAN REGIONAL PARK, OCTOBER 15, 2025

WSLP members Amy Waldrop and Lynn Goldstein were joined by guests Alison Barry and Phoebe Peterson for a paint out at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia.

It was one of those perfect autumn days—crisp air, golden trees, and light that made you wish you had brought two extra canvases. Occoquan Park is a hidden gem with water views, a canopy of color, and even a sculpture garden honoring the Suffragists who were imprisoned nearby at the Lorton Workhouse in the early 1900s.

Amy found a quiet area overlooking the water, while Lynn set up on the covered bridge, where the wind seemed determined to become part of her composition. Lynn moved later to get out of the wind, and make another start. Phoebe soaked up the sun (literally) from the second deck of Brickmaker’s Café, and Alison painted a peaceful area framed by trees.

Afterward, Amy, Lynn, and Phoebe gathered on the café deck for lunch and a little show-and-tell—though in truth, Lynn’s paintings were still in her car. Alison had to head out early, but all agreed it was a beautiful morning of painting, laughter, and good company.

Lynn Goldstein

Phoebe Peterson (Guest)

Allison Barry (Guest)

Amy Waldrop

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Aug 30th - Sept 9th - Artists' Retreat in Umbria, Italy

10/12/2025 9:42:40 PM

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September 28th Belle Haven Paint out

10/8/2025 8:01:09 AM

Our September paint out was fantastic. The day was sunny and warm as a large group of WSLP members and guests met at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria, VA, for our monthly paint out. Most wandered over to Belle Haven Marina to paint the sailboats at the docks and anchored in the inlet. The water was calm, the sky was blue with puffy clouds and the goldenrod was in full bloom. There wasn't a bad place to paint. As people arrived at the marina, the sails started to unfurl, giving most a chance to quickly paint a sailboat in its full glory. Some started painting at sunrise when the water and sky were lavender and pink. Others captured the large expanse of the Potomac River in the early morning. Most couldn't resist different views of the boats, some surprisingly abandoned and sinking, others in active use or anchored in the inlet from an overnight stay. It was a great location that we all agreed we must visit again.

Members: Amy Waldrop, Chris Rapa, Jill Banks, David Diaz, Ted Reed, Vicki Blum,

Guests: Amanda Milliner, Lynn Lewis, Ann Tannous, Alison Barry