For what it is worth.......I feel SEPA worked very well in the past with 2official paint out Sundays published in advance and any impromptu days sundays or weekdays added in between depending on the weather........I would be very wary of establishing too many rules and borders,I do appreciate the costs involved in travelling for some of us .......but if there were two paint outs on any given day would it be a dreadful thing?.........it is fantastic to know there is always somebody else out there who will join in at a few hours notice.
Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts. The year is ploughing on , and in the meantime, paintouts need to be planned. I've taken on board any suggestions that came up.
Running with
- Evey two weeks as our "Official" Paintout days.
I've made out a preliminary schedule, where you'll see that the locations are mainly places we've been before, and also a bit closer to our members who live further away from Wexford.
The Alternate weeks can be kept free, for other impromptu paint outs.
Here we have a facility, which will helps us get in touch with other plein air artists. If you are planning to visit a location to paint plein air, and would like company - let SEPA know. Others may be free to join you .
Brilliant Karen, very well planned to suit all. Great to have a definate schedule laid out and an option for folks to suggest the 'alternative' options every other week!
Hi Karen, thanks for coming up with such a good schedule of paintouts. I hope to be able to get to most and am really looking forward to the new season
...or how about Duncormick - we haven't painted there before:
"Duncormick is located on beautiful River Muck and is one of the stops on the scenic Bannow Drive, a popular tourist trail "
It's close to a number of beaches, if we feel like a change. I have no info on facilities here ...so it would come under " a reconnaissance mission".... Any thoughts?
Passage East is probably a bit far, Karen, plus it means a ferry crossing, adding to the time and expense. How about meeting up in Saltmills, just down the road from Tintern Abbey.
Looks like the weather for Sunday is good. An impromptu paintout is probably the best option for Saltmills , as we haven't based a large paintout here before.
We still need a little shelter as coastal areas can be quite chilly...so I'd favor Saltmills, and we can post the other suggestions for a later date.
Hope that suits everyone ? It will be a quiet day I guess as Ireland are playing England in The Six Nations Rugby !!
Is there a pub or a set of co-ordinates or a parish pump or a crossroads with comely maidens or anything of the sort at Saltmills which we may gather at?
I might not make it this Sunday...There's a list of suggested paint outs in the discussion forum on the right of this page..or perhaps you could add a new venue?
If anyone has a venue in mind, let us know, here on SEPA group page.
If there has been no other suggestions, we can then post it as an Event....or you may be happy to post it as an event yourself?
Well, I'm considering going to Baginbun Head/Carnivan Bay, unless we get a repeat of this morning's thunderstorms (tripped our main electrical switch and knocked out telephones in the area). I'm also thinking of going back to Thomastown if it's really sunny, because it was really dull on our last visit. Any preferences anyone?
I think, unless I hear otherwise, I'll head there, Laura. I'll probably park in the "car park" down the road to the beach (third left I think after you leave Fethard-on-Sea on the coast road). I'll probably start on the beach in the morning - it should be sheltered from the North wind down there. And maybe brave the headland in the afternoon!
HI Everyone...I drove through Kildavin last week it looked interesting and I dont think we have been there before It might be worth a visit.....a pub,river ,bridge,two churches....a three legged dog ,two chickens, and three inhabitants !!!!!!. what do you think??
Thanks Phil..can't say I've ever been there either, we'll keep that one in mind too..... Maybe we shouldn't venture too far as the day is likely to be cut short with rain.
I wouldn't mind Borodale, as there would be a certain amount of shelter there too......
The weather looks promising, Karen. How about another visit to Baginbun Head? Or Dunmore East, if anyone is prepared to travel a little further. I'm on for a paint-out anyway.
We did say whenever the weather looks good, we should take another trip to Baginbun Head......so I'm happy to head there tomorrow, as we might not get another chance for a while.....
Do you want to post it as an event Michael ? If you can find your last Baginbun event posting( under last months events)..it can be edited for tomorrow's date
Margaret Kent
For what it is worth.......I feel SEPA worked very well in the past with 2official paint out Sundays published in advance and any impromptu days sundays or weekdays added in between depending on the weather........I would be very wary of establishing too many rules and borders,I do appreciate the costs involved in travelling for some of us .......but if there were two paint outs on any given day would it be a dreadful thing?.........it is fantastic to know there is always somebody else out there who will join in at a few hours notice.
Feb 26, 2012
Mary H Hickey
How about Thomastown or Inistiogue on the banks of the Nore?
Plenty of restaurants and pubs.
Mar 1, 2012
Karen Scannell
Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts. The year is ploughing on , and in the meantime, paintouts need to be planned. I've taken on board any suggestions that came up.
Running with
- Evey two weeks as our "Official" Paintout days.
I've made out a preliminary schedule, where you'll see that the locations are mainly places we've been before, and also a bit closer to our members who live further away from Wexford.
The Alternate weeks can be kept free, for other impromptu paint outs.
Here we have a facility, which will helps us get in touch with other plein air artists. If you are planning to visit a location to paint plein air, and would like company - let SEPA know. Others may be free to join you .
Mar 2, 2012
Geraldine Donohoe
Brilliant Karen, very well planned to suit all. Great to have a definate schedule laid out and an option for folks to suggest the 'alternative' options every other week!
Mar 2, 2012
Ann Cahill
Thank you Karen for all the work you do planning our paintouts.
It's a hard job trying to please everyone. Well done. If anyone would like
to meet Sunday I would love to.
Mar 2, 2012
Karen Scannell
Hi Anne....I'd like to head off somewhere to this Sunday........I was thinking Saltmills direction, ......do you have any preferences??
Mar 2, 2012
Mary H Hickey
Hi Anne and Karen,
I would love to join you.
Mar 2, 2012
Ann Cahill
Hi Karen and Mary, don't know where Saltmills is but I can find it.
I'm happy to go anywhere!
Mar 2, 2012
Terence Gillespie
Hi Karen, thanks for coming up with such a good schedule of paintouts. I hope to be able to get to most and am really looking forward to the new season
Mar 2, 2012
Karen Scannell
...or how about Duncormick - we haven't painted there before:
"Duncormick is located on beautiful River Muck and is one of the stops on the scenic Bannow Drive, a popular tourist trail "
It's close to a number of beaches, if we feel like a change. I have no info on facilities here ...so it would come under " a reconnaissance mission".... Any thoughts?
..or Dunbrody Abbey + suurounds ??
Mar 3, 2012
Ann Cahill
Hi Karen Duncormick sounds great , happy to go there. Let's give it a
go , you say time and place. Packing car already!!
Mar 3, 2012
Karen Scannell
Dunbrody Abbey, Passage East, Duncormick........these or any other preferences for this Sunday???
Dunbrody Abbey itself is closed until May, but the surrounding Countryside is beautiful.
Passage East - It has been a long time since we've visited here, - it has plenty to offer
Duncormick - we enjoyed Duncormick a couple of weeks ago..is it too soon to return?
Mar 15, 2012
Louise Treacy
to get out this week and paint !!!!!
Mar 15, 2012
Margaret Kent
Mar 15, 2012
Michael McGuire
Passage East is probably a bit far, Karen, plus it means a ferry crossing, adding to the time and expense. How about meeting up in Saltmills, just down the road from Tintern Abbey.
Mar 15, 2012
Louise Treacy
Mar 15, 2012
Louise Treacy
Mar 15, 2012
Louise Treacy
Mar 15, 2012
Karen Scannell
Looks like the weather for Sunday is good. An impromptu paintout is probably the best option for Saltmills , as we haven't based a large paintout here before.
We still need a little shelter as coastal areas can be quite chilly...so I'd favor Saltmills, and we can post the other suggestions for a later date.
Hope that suits everyone ? It will be a quiet day I guess as Ireland are playing England in The Six Nations Rugby !!
Mar 16, 2012
Michael McGuire
The match is on tomorrow, Karen, so hopefully we'll get a reasonable turnout on Sunday.
Mar 16, 2012
Tony Robinson
Not naming any names, eh?
Is there a pub or a set of co-ordinates or a parish pump or a crossroads with comely maidens or anything of the sort at Saltmills which we may gather at?
Mar 16, 2012
Karina Drogowska
Better be there people, because I'm going to paint there as well... maybe.
Mar 16, 2012
Karen Scannell
Here's a link to this Sunday's paintout in Saltmills : Saltmills Village
Mar 17, 2012
Karen Scannell
Check out the page on our paint out in Saltmills on the right of our schedule...or click here
Mar 19, 2012
Karen Scannell
Click here ,for St. Mullins - Event page
Mar 21, 2012
Jacinta Crowley-Long
I was lost in cyberspace! I have found my group!! Hello Hello
Mar 24, 2012
Louise Treacy
Mar 24, 2012
Karen Scannell
"you were lost and now you're found"......there' s a song about that isn't there???
Glad you found us Jacinta!
Mar 24, 2012
Karen Scannell
Click here for SEPA 's paintout in St. Mulins
Easter Sunday falls on April 8th this year, so we'll move Duncannon Paint out forward to next Sunday, April 1st ......
Mar 26, 2012
Michael McGuire
Any thoughts on an informal paint-out for Sunday next? The weather forecast looks promising.
Apr 12, 2012
Karen Scannell
I might not make it this Sunday...There's a list of suggested paint outs in the discussion forum on the right of this page..or perhaps you could add a new venue?
If anyone has a venue in mind, let us know, here on SEPA group page.
If there has been no other suggestions, we can then post it as an Event....or you may be happy to post it as an event yourself?
Apr 14, 2012
Tony Robinson
Great job, Karen! We'd be floundering about waiting for someone else to make the first move only for your efforts. Thanks.
Apr 14, 2012
Karen Scannell
Can't claim the first move on this one Tony...Michael has been knocking o n our doors :)
Good weather for Sunday .......
Apr 14, 2012
Michael McGuire
Well, I'm considering going to Baginbun Head/Carnivan Bay, unless we get a repeat of this morning's thunderstorms (tripped our main electrical switch and knocked out telephones in the area). I'm also thinking of going back to Thomastown if it's really sunny, because it was really dull on our last visit. Any preferences anyone?
Apr 14, 2012
Michael McGuire
I think, unless I hear otherwise, I'll head there, Laura. I'll probably park in the "car park" down the road to the beach (third left I think after you leave Fethard-on-Sea on the coast road). I'll probably start on the beach in the morning - it should be sheltered from the North wind down there. And maybe brave the headland in the afternoon!
Apr 14, 2012
Tony Robinson
Here are some photos of the Carnivan Bay Paint-Out
Apr 15, 2012
Karen Scannell
Any suggestions for this Sunday?
Apr 26, 2012
Paddy Darigan
other possibility's, Cullenstown, Taghmon, Foulksmills or MT Lenister
Apr 26, 2012
Paddy Darigan
how about Edenvale or Borodale!
Apr 26, 2012
Michael McGuire
The forecast looks pretty dire for the South East next Sunday. So unless something changes, it may be a day for the bed!
Apr 27, 2012
Karen Scannell
Thanks for the suggestions Paddy
We might be lucky from what I can see from the five day weather forecast, Sunday morning could be o.k.
Apr 27, 2012
Philip Dundon
HI Everyone...I drove through Kildavin last week it looked interesting and I dont think we have been there before It might be worth a visit.....a pub,river ,bridge,two churches....a three legged dog ,two chickens, and three inhabitants !!!!!!. what do you think??
Apr 27, 2012
Karen Scannell
Thanks Phil..can't say I've ever been there either, we'll keep that one in mind too..... Maybe we shouldn't venture too far as the day is likely to be cut short with rain.
I wouldn't mind Borodale, as there would be a certain amount of shelter there too......
Any thoughts?
Apr 27, 2012
Louise Treacy
Apr 29, 2012
Michael McGuire
Too long in the USA, Louise! Sure, it's only a bit of a breeze!
Apr 29, 2012
Karen Scannell
Anyone interested in heading somewhere Sunday?
May 11, 2012
Michael McGuire
The weather looks promising, Karen. How about another visit to Baginbun Head? Or Dunmore East, if anyone is prepared to travel a little further. I'm on for a paint-out anyway.
May 11, 2012
Karina Drogowska
What about Raven Wood Curracloe co. Wexford?
May 11, 2012
Barry Lynch
iLL TRY AND MAKE IT ... WHEREVER
May 11, 2012
Karen Scannell
We did say whenever the weather looks good, we should take another trip to Baginbun Head......so I'm happy to head there tomorrow, as we might not get another chance for a while.....
Do you want to post it as an event Michael ? If you can find your last Baginbun event posting( under last months events)..it can be edited for tomorrow's date
May 12, 2012