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I promised to send the details for this new magazine to a few people I met on paint-outs so here it is - it comes out every two months and Issue 4 is out this week or you can subscribe on-line if…Read on...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick Brennan Sep 10, 2011.
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Are dates and locations for all paint-outs listed here under "plein Air Events" ? I thought I saw the Dublin group meeting today but couldnt find it when I looked last night and the same for the…Read on...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norah Blount Sep 19, 2011.
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"Sean that happened to my sister the first time we went to Barcelona, they cut her handbag off at the strap. It was terrifying but since then I have learned to have inside pockets, no worries about fashion Im afraid but safe. We loved that holiday,…"
"That Travel Dept, Lake Garda package, trip to Venice, that Norah mentions, setting off at 6.30 in the morning, was also my experience of the city. In Venice I had my main wallet and passport stowed in a very private and…"
"Thats another wonderful painting Kevin, thanks to Sean for the idea about Venice"
"Oh Kevin, you were there. This is stunning, the shadow on the dome - it is beautiful , I cant wait to see more."
"I crashed my boat - all those handsome gonderiers lol, that google maps is great, thanks Sean. Caroline and Kyrle you paint a great picture with words here, we will definately have to go sometime. I know a lot of the Wexford gang have been a few…"
"Kyrle and Caroline, what are ye like? You'll have us all in Torcello soon. Isn't this a great idea of Norah's, Venice....what a wonderful place. I won't make it to Torcello as I've been to see Rossini's…"
"Isn't it a hoot.. We can't go out to paint safely in the Boyne Valley and you and I strolled down the canals on a very very remote island in a lagoon in Venice, and frequent the same restaurant as Kings Queens, actors Singers and Artists…"
"Kyrle, I already walked it twice yesterday, the very same route (Google Earth) as well, once wasn't enough for me! Then I did every inch of that gorgeous Island towards my beautiful Cathedral. Miss sitting outside the Restaurant,…"
"Caroline, Norah, I'm just walking down the canal bank to the Locanda Cipriani Restaurant on Torcello (via Google Earth) right now , Its still as beautiful as I remember. I think I can smell the coffee..maybe I had a drop too much wine last…"
"That is so typical of rural England Kevin, a beautifully caught painting of their lovely old churches. Norfolk is another place I would love to visit, maybe a Virtual paint out soon ? Take care"
"Caroline, we have often chatted about going there as a group, I would love to go there someday but at the same time not wanting to add to the throngs of tourists. It will be great to try using photos and I will dig out a few from our 4 hours there,…"
"Absolutely love Venice, any Island, but I have one absolutely favourite! I agree with you Kyrle, love that restaurant, on my favourite Island in the whole of Venice. Its so quiet, and the very old Cathedral is absolutely stunning. I…"
Venice Virtual paint out at Venice on line
May 21, 2020 to June 20, 2020
As some of us are still not able to get out for some plein air, due to crowded parks, busy streets etc, it was suggested that we try another virtual paint out. This time it is Venice. There are lots of images on-line and I am sure google maps can be used. If anyone joins in it is best to post your painting in a blog. The blogs are the last box to the right of the screen, next to notes and tips. For some reason I dont see this on my phone so I find it easier to use a pc for blogs.See More
"Count me in too Norah. I love Venice. I will probably take myself off to La Fenice and sing an aria or two whilst painting, if not I'll follow I the steps of Casanova ha ha."
"Delighted to have your company Norah. im thinking of following intbe footsreps of John Singer Sargent. He had given me the address
of one of his models. "
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I found this while thinking about ordering a new plein air set up for watercolour outdoors or in the car, looks handy
Posted on May 16, 2020 at 13:55 — 3 Comments
Covid 19 Howth virtual paint-out
This is one I found in my pile of un-finished paintings from Dublin Plein Air festival, I have tried to touch up some of it but I took no photos so I will wait till I can return out there some day to catch some of the deep colours I remember on the rocks in front of me. I remember the tide was coming in fast and I had to move Looking forward to trying a few from photos later today, take care all…
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Visit to Sorolla exhibition National Gallery
A wonderful exhibition, worth a few return visits. I didnt get a group photograph but I think Kyrle did - you can add it on here if you like Kyrle. A few of us tried sketching in Merrion Sq afterwards and Kevin went to great extremes to find a few roofs to paint in the city centre…
Posted on August 18, 2019 at 7:02 — 3 Comments
Sonairte paint with Boyne Valley
Thank you Sally for a lovely paint out today, it is a great location. I missed you in the courtyard when I had my camera but is that you reflected in the teapot ?…
Posted on July 13, 2019 at 15:30 — 1 Comment
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- At 8:59 on March 20, 2020,
Julian Reynolds said…
I was only out a couple of times with the group, at Sandycove and Cabinteely a couple of years ago, but hope to do more.
- At 22:29 on September 23, 2019,
Kyrle Cahill said…
Hi Norah. speaking of Second Sleep, I heard an interesting interview between Tubridy and Robert Harris the author who has just written a novel called just that. it has an interesting twist, its out on kindle and I just got it this minute. Its dystopian and I'm saying no more.
- At 0:26 on September 24, 2018,
Frank mc auliffe said…
Hello. Thanks for your invitation. I do not have alerts set sobsorry for not reacting when you r request came in. Thanks again
- At 20:26 on June 27, 2018,
Hi Norah
you never disturbed me at all it was a pleasure to chat. I had the best time there, I have not enjoyed painting as much in a long long long time, I will definitely do more as soon as there is a paint out, I'll make sure I'm on it.
Kyrle
- At 20:05 on June 27, 2018,
Susan Crossan said…
Up and running Norah! Watch this space...
- At 7:25 on February 26, 2018,
Margaret Costello said…
Thanks so much Norah. That book looks great, and I've sent for a copy via Amazon. It was really nice to meet you on Saturday.I'm looking forward to another Plein Eire day, but just a bit less cold!
- At 13:16 on February 21, 2018,
Noel Hayes said…
Unfortunately can't make weekdays yet. Looking forward to the day I can. It's coming up, not soon enough. Any weekends?
- At 12:47 on February 21, 2018,
Hi Norah, good to hear form you, nice to see someone local. Look forward to attending some Paint Outs. Just signed up, intended to do this for such a long time.
- At 14:20 on September 16, 2017,
Paul D'Arcy said…
Pleasure Norah, glad you enjoyed it.
- At 20:44 on August 27, 2016,
Mary Toland Comiskey said…
- Hi Nora, my name might be familiar to you because my brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law live in Leixslip. Patsy & Elma(yoga teacher) have moved now but we used to visit them in Leixslip.
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