Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

After a winter of Wednesday morning still lifes, we got back outside today. Soft spring colors. A good morning to be out.

Wednesday, Octobr 6th

We will be painting at the Hornby farm this week. From Viroqua take Hwy 14 south. Turn right at Hwy 27 and in Liberty Pole turn right on Black River Rd. Take a left on the first road and follow that to their farm which is at the end (about a half mile.)

Morning At Star Valley

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Paul Bergquist's place is this Wednesday's painting site. Spring flowers should be in full bloom. Take County BB East off of Hwy 14 at the North end of Viroqua to Railroad Ave. Turn left and go to Cherry Grove Rd (the big grain dryers are at that corner), Turn right and take Cherry Grove to Orchard Rd. Turn right. The first road to the left is Apple lane. Take that to the end and follow the driveway to the right. Paul's place is at the very end. Start at 9:00.

Wednesday, April 14th

We will be painting at Fannie's farm today. She grows perennials to sell and the place is beautiful. Please be respectful and don't take pictures of them as this is an Amish farm.

Wednesday, March 17th

Laura's daughter will be modeling tomorrow at VIVA Gallery in Viroqua. Start at 9:00

Katari will model for us tomorrow at VIVA (217 S. Main St. Viroqua). Start at 9:00

Wednesday, January 27th

Kate Ryness will be modeling this Wednesday at VIVA Gallery (217 S. Main St, Viroqua). Start at 9:00

Wednesday, January 20th

Great day of quick sketching with Ryan and Kate modeling. Fun music, great dancing and great sketches.

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

We'll be at VIVA Gallery again this week- 217 s Main st, Viroqua. Start at 9:00

Wednesday, January 6th

This week we will be painting at VIVA Gallery 217 south Main Street in Viroqua. We wil be working from a model. Start at 8:00

Wednesday, November 25th

No gathering this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 11th

We'll be back outside tomorrow since the weather is nice. Meet at Rob park in Gays mills. From Viroqua, take Hwy 14 south to Hwy 61. Turn right (south) to Soldiers Grove, turn right on Hwy 131. Take that to Gays Mills. Turn right on 171,(Main st) Rob Park is at the dam.

Wednesday, November 4th

Moving indoors now. This week we will try painting at the Maplewood Terrace in Viroqua (620 Garfield). Turn west on Maple St off of Main St at the south end of town. Garfield is two blocks. Turn right. Maplewood is on the left. Drive through the parking lot to the far end and use the furthest entry doors. The space is just inside the doors. Carla's daughter Adley will be our model.

Wednessday, October 28th

This Wednesday we will be painting at Bonnie Wideman's farm. For those coming from Viroqua, take Hwy 14 south out of town. Turn right on 27/82 and left on county "J". Follow "J" past Folsom to Wideman Rd. If you come to "C" you've gone too far. For those coming from the south, Wideman Rd is just past "C" on "J".

OPA Paintout Update

Due to the weather our paintout will be shortened. We will end our day at 2:00 instead of 4:00 and will not be having a cookout.

Oil Painters of America Paintout

Saturday October 10th the Plein Air Painters of Vernon County and Oil Painters of America will be joining up for a paintout at Vernon Vineyards. Come paint for the day, bring a lunch and hope for good weather. We'll end the day with a barbeque at the vineyard. Bring a painting to display for sale. Hope to see you there.

Wednesday, October 7th

No gathering this Wednesday since we will be painting this coming Saturday.

Wednesday, Sept. 23rd

Back to Maple Dale today. Go east out of Viroqua on Hwy 56 to Maple Dale rd. Turn left. Meet at the bridge after Pierce Hil Rd at 9:00

wednesday, Sept.9th

We will be painting at the Hundt's farm just north of Coon Valley this week. Take county P out of Coon Valley, turn left of County PI. The farm is the first one on the left after you pass Norkedalen. Fire number is N591. Meet at 9:00