Plein Eire Dublin

Hi all,

Only I turned up for Dec Paint-Out, but I persevered and got something done. Keeping going thru the winter makes the spring and summer all the sweeter when they come!

Anyway, lets keep going, The next first Sat is Jan 1, so why dont we on this occasion say Sat Jan8th, at same place, Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Courtyard Cafe? Lwt me know what you think!

Best

JOHN O'

Hi all Plein Eire Dublin members!

Happy New Year and just a reminder that we are due for our first-Sat-of-the-month (secont Sat this time to avoid Jan 1!) regular Paint-Out at Botanical Gardens, Glasnevin this Sat coming, 8th Jan at 11.30 in first cafe (thru doors on right after security cabin) - Hope to see you there!

Best

JOHN O FLYNN 

Looking forward to joining you on some paintouts.

Brave, brave people painting out of doors at this time of year!

Hi all,

Four painters brave the elements last Sat, Jan 8th, to keep the flag of Plein Eire Dublin Group flying! It wasn't that bad- particularly as one could take the option of painting in the glass houses!

Next outing Sat Feb 5th, again within easy reach of a refuge - Phoenix Park Visitors Centre at Ashford Castle.

When I started this group I envisioned us going anywhere from Greystones to Skerries, not having to stay central to accomodate people coming from all directions; that accomodation will come about from rotating North, South (& West) locations month by month. I know the coast north from Dublin fairly well, but if anyone wants to take the baton and lead us south, feel free to do so - the only prerequisites are scenic location and a coffee shop!

Happy pinting!

John O Flynn

087 2709097

"Happy pinting!"

I'm undecided about whether or not that was a tyop!

Would love to do some outdoor painting on Saturdays, which suit me better, north or south dublin. Anyone any suggestions.  Karen is doing paintout this sunday in Carlow, but it doesnt suit me.

Valerie,

That sounds good to me. I have not been painting for a while but want to get back to it. my email is uemailme@eircom.net - I live in Greystones most of the time but my husband works abroad, travelling so we have a base in Germany. I will be leaving for the month of April to stay with him in Germany and to visit my daughter in Madrid. May would be best for me to meet up if you don't mind me taking such a long time or I could meet you next week for a coffee and chat? I am not working now so am available depending when you are available:)) Maire

Hi, all Plien Eire Dublin members,

Sorry for not reporting on last First-Sat-Of-Month (March) Paint Out sooner: I couldn't find any other painters at Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park, when I arrived at 11.50, I hung around cafe & car park till 12.30 before going off & finding a scene near the Aras gates to paint; tho' initially promising the weather didn't pick up and it remained a dull day. Someone did report to me she found two painters about at around 2.30pm so perhaps its just that we didn't meet up!

Anyway on to next First-Sat-of-Month (April) Paint Out and I have been asked by the Dublin Painting & Sketching Club to postpone our event till the following, the second, Sat, April 9th, to coincide with a Paint Out they are organising at Sandycove, in conjunction with their Annual Exhibition in Dun Laoire Town Hall. Some folks are members of both DPSC & Plein Eire Dublin, and it might make the event more enjoyable if we combine forces. I hope you agree. There is no convenient coffee shop to meet at, but if we have the numbers, and the weather entices more painters out in April, we should be able to find each other in the vicinity of the promontory. If not my mobile is 087 2709097. Meet at 11.30 for a 12 noon start?

Best

JOHN O FLYNN

Hi John, first-sat-of-month-June in Glendalough sound very good to me -a little far for me but as I've missed so many paint-outs I reckon it will be worth the effort. Hope it works out for everyone.

By the way, I think that is the beginning of the Bank Holiday W/E.

Best wishes,

Sally Downey

Sally,

Thanks for pointing out that it would be the Bank Hol weekend - I'll be around - but would it lead to lower attendance ? - should we put it back to second weekend?

Best

JOHN O FLYNN 

Hi John,

As far as I'm concerned a bank holiday is the same as any other day. However, the world and his mother is liable to be hosteling, camping, visiting etc. Glendalough for the June B.Hol. You'll know best how to judge the responses from the other members as to whether it will effect the attendance. I'm sure you'll make the right decision anyway.

Best wishes

Sally,

SEPA ( South East Plein Air) has suggested we meet them Sat/Sun 11/12 June in Glendalough, as they are out painting otherwise on Sun 5 & Sun 19 - you can see Sunday is their day so Sun 12 June is their preferred option - as well they want to ask along Dublin Sketchers - who day out is a Sunday too.

-JOHN O F

Hi all,

After seeing Dierdre M's pochade box at Sandycove, and with a foreign weekend imminent, I thought I'd try and make one myself for 1) cheapness, 2) speed of delivery, 3) customisable to: a) my standard small size (12x10"); b) hold full size oil brushes; c) clip onto my sketching easel: I'm mightily pleased with the result! Field trials yet to take place! Tho' timbers cut & routed cost €24, all told, with clips, strap etc., cost came to about €70. Anyone who wishes to build one for themselves let me know.....

Best,  JOHN O F

Left to right - Andrew, Sheelagh, John & Tom - not the most flattering of pics of everyone - but evidence that four did meet - and I may hasten to add - paint outdoors last Sat May 7 at Bull Island for Plein Eire Dublin's regular first Sat-of Month Paint Out. Just a notice that for next month's Paint Out we will rendevous with South East Plein Eire group at Glendalough on Sun 12 June - rendevous point & time to be confirmed.

Happy painting!

JOHN O FLYNN, D13

As mentioned earlier, Plein Eire Dublin's June's Paint out will be on Sun 12 June at Glendalough to coincide with SputhEast Plein Eire's meeting there. Kevin from SEPA advises "So we will meet at the Visitor Centre from 11 to 11.30ish. Here is my number for updates on the day, 087 6781362"

In case anyone wants a lift or to car-pool, my conntact details are 087 2709097/ joflynn@eircom.net

Hope you can make it - JOHN O FLYNN, D13

Sad to relate tomorrow, Sun, June 12 Paint Out at Glendalough has been postponed due to bad weather forecast. Above is a pic of one of my own set-ups in Donegal on a recent week in which I managed to get some work done - despite the gales - and brough back the flu with me as well! Hopefully we can arrange another joint SEPA-Dublin Plein Eire outing over the "summer" - in the meantime does anyone have suggestions for the next Dublin Plein Eire regular First-Sat-Month Paint Out (June 2)? Somewhere south of the river would seem to suggest itself, as we went north in May; anyone with a suggestion can "host" it by nominating a meeting spot and ensuring there is a cafe/hostelry nearby.

Till next time!

JOHN O FLYNN 

Hi all,

This is my effort from last Sun PaintOut at Glendalough - beautiful day! As I'm still recovering from flu after my painting week in Donegal in May I wasn't able to linger and meet up for coffee etc afterwards - so I don't know how many from PleinEireDublin made it down to Glendalough.

Unfortunately - due to my not being on the ball with flu - my wife slipped by me another event on tomorrow Sat July 2nd - so I am not able to arrange our regular First-Sat-Of-Month paint out for July- sorry - so next outing Sat 6 Aug - or is that too early after Art in the Open Festival the previous holiday weekend?

Best

JOHN O FLYNN

Best wishes John, you must be so pleased with that painting, it is so right and pleasing in every way.  Hope you feel better very soon.  Mary

Hi Plein Eire Dublin members!

Family duty keeps me from Art-in-the-Open this weekend, so I thought I'd suggest we plough on with our First-Sat-Month Paint Out the following weekend on Sat Aug 6: since we were northside last time out, how about Dun Laoire West Pier, meet at 11.30 in Purty Kitchen, 5 Old Dunleary Rd?

JOHN O FLYNN

Hi John

You can count me in for the paint out. looking forward to seeing all

Hi Looking forward to an interesting day on the west pier

David

Hi guys!

Re Sat 6 Aug Paint-Out Dun Laoire West Pier, I inquired and Purty Kitchen doesnt open till 12! So Can I put back rendezvous till 12 so we can imbibe and convive before we start - unless someone can suggest another venue - I'm can't check anything else out as I'm from the "other side"! I'll come at 11.30 in any case just n case someone doesnt see this message. Given time of year etc it will probably be a small gathering.

Looking forward to it - JOHN O FLYNN

I won't make the paint-out on the 3rd.  Unfortunately I'm fishing for Leinster in the inter-provincial championships in Killarney that weekend.

Hopefully I'll make the one in October.

The Ouzos Restaurant will sponsor a paint out in Blackrock main street.The prize is a meal for two for the best painting on 3rd october. all interested please reply. all the best Gerry Hegarty.

finding it very hard to figure out where paint-outs are, and what is happening in Plein-Air Dublin. I'm not too good on computers, and this site seems to be complicated, but can I ask where is the paint out on the 3rd? Paint-out in Blackrock Main St I might attend.

Caroline Carroll

All 

We are proposing to meet up on Saturday 3rd Sept at 11.00 at the Insomia Cafe on Upper Baggot Street (near the bridge) for a painting expedition. We have lots of scope with the tree lined canal, Georgian Archicture and new buildings. Hope to see you all on Saturday. David 

Gerry,

Count me in for Ouzos on Sat First  Oct (3rd is a Mon)!

Thanks for organising this.

Best

JOHN O F

Hi all,

Five turned out for Sept's paint-out at Baggot St Bridge on 3/09: David, Gerry, Eamonn, John, & Dierdre. Good work was accomplished in a pleasant but overcast day - until sky opened with a heavy shower just as we wrapped up!

Looking fwd to out next outing to Blackrock on Sat Oct 1.

Best

JOHN O F

Grand Canal -September

Good painting and good company last Saturday