Hi all,

Yesterday were 2 people, we decided to meet in Marlay park close to Marlay House tomorrow (Thursday) at 12. Come if you can.

It was rainy here too Svetlana. 

I can't join you tomorrow in Marlay as I have other plans for tomorrow.  Happy painting - and maybe see you next week!

The  meeting is in Marlay park close to Marlay House Tuesday 21.04. at 12. You are welcome to join us.

I paint with the Three Rock Art Group on Tuesday Mornings.  I could go somewhere on Wednesday.  On Thursday I'll be doing a demo in the exhibition of the Dublin Painting & Sketching Club in Dunlaoghaire.

The  meeting is in Marlay park close to Marlay House on Wednesday 22.04. at 11.  The exhibition of the Dublin Painting & Sketching Club in Dunlaoghaire is on Thursday. You are welcome to join us.

Hi All - It's that time of the year again - I can arrange a Plein Air paint-out at the Irish National Stud and I am wondering if Saturday 11-July might be suitable.  I am not sure how to post the event for all to see but you can be sure you are all welcome!  As before, the plan is to meet up in the I.N.Stud cafe  from 10-30. The Stud is situated about one mile from M7 Exit 13.

I hope you can make it..... 

I am looking forward to the paint out in the National Stud.  I really enjoyed the last two years there.  Thanks Michael for organizing it.  Is it still on?

I hope so - I'm going.

Yes it is on - I wonder why you think it is not on?  All is arranged.  I look forward to seeing you there! 

To clarify. It is on - this Saturday 11-July.    I have arranged complimentary passes for all artists.  I posted the event on the 'Events' page last week and I hope I did that correct.  I look forward to seeing all interested on Saturday. 

Such a beautiful place to paint, the Iris's along the pond were stunning last year, its great that you are getting free passes as it is expensive so thank you again Michael

I hope to be free next week, any suggestions re venue around the greater Dublin area?

Wanna come southside?  I'm not free on Tuesday or Thursday.

See y'all tomorrow am.  G xoxo

Hi Everyone!

This is a plea to anyone in the Dublin district who is going out plein airing who would be willing to collect me in Shankill, and bring me along with you.

I've had a knee operation and I'm recovering amazingly well and quickly.  I don't use crutches or anything else around the house.  BUT - I'm not allowed drive for another four and a half weeks, and I'm going stir crazy! 

So If you are heading out and would be willing to take me, lunch would be on me! 

Nora is right, it's too cold at present. But Spring can suddenly appear, so we should be ready!

Can't go on Saturday. Have visitor from China. 

Julian - thats the way these day with the weather so my bag is always under the stairs waiting and I often go out but with not enough time to post an event here so I wonder if when I go out anyone wants an email or text and feels like joining me ? I can set up a mini mid week group perhaps - and ideas welcome

Good idea Norah.  I would like to go out mid-week.  Maybe a WhatsApp group? If not a text message would be great.

Svetlana and I often go out midweek.  We usually post it as an event. 

Waiting for better weather though.  At this time of year I do a lot of life drawing.

The Jameson Distillery in Smithfield looks like an option, not sure if there are indoor opportunities to sketch but I will check it out

The availability of nearby parking is an absolute must for me.

What about the Royal Hospital Kilmainham IMMA?  There's bound to be something on, there's loads of parking, a cafe, and if weather permits we can paint in the courtyard or the garden.   If the weather defeats us we can draw  down in the arched basement area.

When are you proposing?

This Saturday we are going to the National Gallery, meeting in the cafe at 11.00am.  Architecture, sculptures and people watching.  Dry media only.  Please come.

Imma is a great location as we met there a few years ago, any preferences for which day ? Probably too early yet to get a decent weather forecast for next week

I won't get out for the next month as we have our son coming home from Australia Patsy but I am sure either pebv or dublin group will post an event here.  I find it always better to check the events page around wed or thursday.

I'm heading to Killiney Quarry on Killiney Hill at 12.30 today 12th May to do a watercolour of the steps area for a couple of hours  if anyone is around.
I don't have a smart phone but mobile is 0860757222

 I hope James had some company yesterday. Good to see some activity here after a long hiatus. Don't miss today's harbour paint-out, open to all artists, (Saturday 13th May) with members of Dublin Painters and Sketchers. Perhaps a few can set up a rota to propose a weekly paint-out in Dublin? There will also be a painting demonstration on ‘marine painting’ on Saturday 20th May. In addition, an artist at work on a painting, daily during the exhibition, painting critique sessions for amateur artists and exhibition guided tours. Whyte’s will be offering a painting valuation session during the club exhibition.

Please join me to painting in Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 F702  on Saturday 17th May at 11.00am. 

http://www.festinalente.ie/index.php/category/walled-garden/

There are vegetable allotments, flower borders. a fountain, climbing vines and loads more.  Meet at the cafe at 11.00am.  Parking is free.  There are loos in the stable area, so say "Hello" to the horses too.

My mobile number is 087 9905275 

Should say Saturday 17th JUNE, (not May).

Please join me this Saturday, 1st July, at 11.00am at the Dropping Well, Milltown Rd, Rathmines Great, Dublin 6.

There are waterfalls, wonderful trees drooping over the water, a rhino (!), and bridge views both of the bridge near the pub, and the other one a little further down, which is the oldest bridge on the river Liffey.

The weather should be a bit overcast, but not wet.  Coffees and loos are available, and there is plenty of parking.

Seems that there are too many paint-outs tomorrow, so I've postponed the Dropping Well event.

Please join me at Bullock Harbour this Saturday, 22nd July, at 11.00am.  The boats are all in the water now, there are great views towards Dunlaoghaire, and beautiful rock structures.  

Parking shouldn't be a problem.  There are loos.  But no cafe, so bring your own liquids.  I usually bring a flask of hot water and tea bags. 

Plein Air Boyne Valley, Northsiders, Uncle Tom Cobly and all are welcome to join us!

Please join me for a paint-out in Greystones Harbour, on 26th August 2017 at 11.30am - 4.00pm. 

The weather should be good.  Loos, lunch and parking available at the pub.

It'd be great to see a few new faces out!

We had seven painters in Greystones yesterday.  Brilliant considering the short warning!  Catriona, Wendy, Denise, Paula, Svetlans, Brian & myself.  The weather was good, and a kind lady, Caroline Hughes, made us cups of coffee.  She and her husband Alan are interested in joining in on further excursions.

Meant Helen - not Wendy!   Oops!

I know this is sort notice but Dublin Plein Air Festival has been asked by VAI (Visual Arts Ireland) to participate in their Get Together 2017 at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) this coming Friday 15th Sept.

We have been offered 5 FREE places to attend. This includes a free lunch and attending the many seminars.

Artists will be asked to paint around the grounds of IMMA.

It’s first come first served !!!

Call me on 086 6028904 if you want to attend.

Kindest regards,

Paul D'Arcy

Get Together 2017 - details http://visualartists.ie/notes-for-ebulletin/booking-open-for-get-together-2017-15-september/

Paint-Out on Saturday

http://pleineire.ning.com/events/howth-paint-out

Sean Quinn has posted about a paint pout in Malahide Castle, on Monday 23rd October.   Meet at the Avoca cafe.

At the very tail end of a fantastic week in Venice I caught a bug that has turned into a chest infection.  I'll have to see what state I'll be in on Monday, but I painted there in the Summer and it is a good spot.

Meeting in Howth this sat May 5th, see events for info