Yanks

Lori:

Please open the door and let me in!

Myles Murphy

Thanks Lori, hope to paint with you sometime and visit Ireland.

I'd love to paint with you all one day. 

My great grandfather came from Ireland at one year old--I have to get the story straight and then I'll relay it! Lori--thanks for starting the group!

Thanks for starting this group, Lori.  My trip last year to Ireland and to Art in the Open was beyond description.  I have such a warm feeling for all my new Irish friends, as well as all the Yanks I met over there...as well as all the other countries represented.  Ireland was a long time dream to go to, and getting to go, and feel so welcome was just wonderful.  I don't have any Irish ancestry, that I know of, but I guess I'm a wannabe.

Please count me in Yanks. Thanks Lori

Greetings:  Hope to visit Ireland again this year.  Maybe even get some painting in.  I usually paint in oil at home (Boston & northern NH area) but find it easier to carry acrylics when travelling due to the quicker drying time.  

-Charlie 

Welcome!  Seems we needed a place to be represented here with our Irish friends.

My grandparents were the Springers and the Donegans so I'm thinking that must be why I like Irish whiskey so well.

Looking forward to Ireland at the end of the summer.  Hope to meet some of you there!

A big welcome to all our American friends in 'Yanks'. It is great that you have your own spot on Plein Eire. Here in Ireland we follow closely how things are done in the USA and we have had great help and support in our efforts from artists like Lori, David Diaz, Scott Boyle and Don Maier of Plein Air Artists along with several others who have made the trip to Ireland and given advice and encouragement.

If anyone is considering coming across the pond to take part in Art in the Open plein air festival later this year, you should be aware that the festival is running a terrific competition in conjunction with the Plein Air Artists site. It is a simple, fun competition with a great prize of 7 nights for 2 people in a 4-star hotel and admission to the painting festival. The prize is open to anyone (not only Americans) and it will be won by someone; last year it was the lovely Marsha Hamby Savage who travelled with her husband, Haywood.

There will be more on this site about that festival soon but I just wanted to make sure you know of the competition as the deadline is 10th March. But then, if you aren't in it, you can't win it.

Here is the link: http://pleinairartists.ning.com/events/art-in-the-open-contest-2012...

Best of luck!

Lori, are you going to AITO this year?

Tony, speaking for myself, and I think for all the other Yanks who have been to AITO, and Ireland in general, you, and your countrymen and women welcomed us with open arms.  Having Plein Eire extends that welcome throughout the year.  Thank you!

Yes Elaine.  I'll be there! we are not sure just yet if Mark will get to come with me or not. If he does, he wants to bring a little southern (U.S.) hospitality and cooking to our friends there. Hoping it works out.

Reflecting on 2011...

Art in the Open blog post by Lori

Fun!  Peanutbutter pie, fried chicken .....   I won't be able to be there this year.  My husband, Doug, and I are taking our truck camper and driving out to Wyoming to visist our daughter, and see some of the USA on the way out and back.  I will certainly be thinking about everyone in Ireland, sounds like this year will be amazing!

Ahhh Elaine--peanut butter pie --gotta love it-3 friends and I split and entire pie, after dinner once in S. Carolina.

Now are you talkin ribs, Lori

MMMMMMmmmmm!  

Thanks Lori for this group. I wish I could be there this year, but Haywood and I will be on an Alaskan Cruise at the end of July. I want to return sometime though. We had such a good time at AITO and I can't wait to go back and spend more time with the friendliest people I have encountered! Made some wonderful friends ... and will get to see two of them at the Plein Air Convention in Las Vegas. Yeah!

Just back from a weekend workshop at Rockport Art Assoc - Great instructor - David Curtis.  We worked inside copying techniques of the Cape Ann school masters.  I haven't been painting outside all Winter-too lazy.  Still around 20 degrees farenht here this morning.  No parking meters on Sat but when we returned on Sunday morning, all the street meters were in place.  Wow, that was fast. 

Just rambling!

-Charlie

'Heads Up' that Lori Putnam will be interviewed on radio tomorrow 19th April.

Here is the station:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artistshelpingartists.

It is broadcast at 12 noon EST which is 5pm GMT.

I will listen to it on the blogspot.  Yay, Lori!

Happy Birthday, Lori!

Happy Birthday Lori!

Happy Birthday Lori!

Welcome Lynda!  I'll be there.  Look forward to seeing you.

Hey all you Yanks, who among you is coming to Wexford this year?

Enjoy!

Seriously, I wait until I get to Dublin and get euro from an ATM in the airport.  Check into a Capital One account... it isn't a charge card, it is a bank account.  You put money it in here in the U.S., and when you take out euro there is no transaction fee! Saves a ton.  Then I take the Wexford Bus from the Dublin airport to where it stops in Wexford. This is not just any bus... it even has wifi.  Follow the signs at the airport or ask any nearby Dub how to get there. I believe it is about 20 euro one-way. I don't know exactly where you are staying, but I have found it a pleasant walk to where I stay.

Be prepared for rain and layer clothing. Bring gloves, all-weather shoes, and your sense of humor.  It's awesome!

That is a great idea, Lori.  I will keep that in mind.  Not sure if I will get there this year or not.  I would like to.  Have to see what things look like a little closer to the summer.  I would especially love to come back to see familar faces, and meet up with all the wonderful people attending AITO.  Lynda, you will have a wonderful time!

I would like to say "Hello" to the group and introduce myself. I'm from east Tennessee and live near the Smokies.  My husband and I hope to attend the festival in Ireland this summer. I appreciate all the advise in Lori's post, since we have never been to Ireland.  I am so excited about the trip and hope to meet a lot of new friends.  Thanks, Sherry

I hope to make the trip to Ireland for the festival. If not this year it will be next year.

Lori--just been following along with the comments--see you there in july

Welcome Deb!

You too Deirdre!

Congratulations on your new book, 'Demonstrations in Modern Impressionism', Lori. It looks absolutely great.

Thanks Tony! Can't wait to see you guys.

Hello All, I just signed up today for the Art in the Open.  Very excited about coming to Ireland.  I am looking for a place to stay or someone to share a place with.  Any suggestions?  Thanks from Colorado!

So happy you are joining us Rhonda! This will be my third trip and I am just thrilled. Welcome -- from Tennessee.

Thanks Lori, I can't wait to meet everyone.  Sounds like a fun group of artist. 

I love that we have so many members in our group. I wish ALL of you could be in Wexford this year. Looking so forward to it!