TPAPS Paint-Out Schedule 2006-0

Paint-outs are held the 1st and 3rd Sat. of each month from Oct. through May. You may attend one Paint-out before becoming a member of TPAPS. The events start at 8:00am unless a special time is noted. Check back to this site for changes.

During weekdays we will hold Unscheduled paint-outs that will be posted on the home page. Any member may schedule one of these events by contacting or Cindy Carrillo about a week ahead so we can post it. This year we are listing these additional painting opportunities along with our Scheduled Paint-outs to give our members more opportunities to paint.

We hope you enjoy the beautiful, challenging locations, and making new friends, all in an atmosphere of encouragement. Be sure to introduce yourself to the group and have a wonderful painting year!

* denotes an event that is not sponsored by TPAPS, but one that our members have been invited to attend.

SP denotes an event that is sponsored by the State Parks of Arizona.

This year the Arizona State Parks have invited TPAPS members to participate in judged paint-outs at various State Parks to help celebrate their 50th Anniversary. These events are open to all painters. This is project to raise awareness of the beautiful State Parks.( Dec. 2, Boyce Thompson Arboretum), (Jan. 6, Catalina State Park),( Feb.10th, Patagonia lake ), (Feb. 24, Oracle State Park) Winners of the events will be featured in a State Park Show in Jan. of 08

Check back to this page often, as times and locations often change!

1st week in October.* TPAPS members have been invited by Gwen Pentecost to "Paint the Aspens" during the first week in October at Pinetop-Lakeside. Her gallery, Joyous Lake Gallery will host this event with receptions Oct. 6 & 7. The plan is to paint aspens and locations of your choice in the White Mountains during the first week in October, and at the end of the week Gwen will hold a show in her gallery and a couple of satellite locations (complete with promotion for the event). Show fees are $25.00, for more information contact her at pentemeyer@earthlink.net Check the website at http://tinyurl.com/az3ne, for all the details, accommodations, and application form. be stupendous and the mist coming off www.artbypentecost.com

We had beautiful weather for our opening day paint out at the San Xavier Mission. Those who came found some beautiful subjects to paint. The member attendees were Grace Dallanegra, Bob Goldman, Bill Hartman, Jean Ranstrom, Laurie Williams, Carolyn Smith Barb Mulleneauz, Roseann Munger, Kurt Anderson, Margot Dinardi, Lynn Sanguedolce, Holly Ahner and Carole Beckwith. In addition there were two visitors Shirley Bales and Diane Ronning. Thanks to all who attended. Carole

21st: Empire Ranch: www.empireranchfoundation.org/ TPAPS has a long history with this old ranch, located SE of Tucson on the road to Sonoita. From Tucson go east on I-10 and exit at Route 83(scenic highway). Proceed south on 83 about 18 miles to dirt road on your left between mile post 40 and 39. Watch for brown BLM sign on the left side of the highway. Turn east (left) onto dirt road and follow for 3 miles to the Empire Ranch House on your left. Subjects: old ranch buildings, mountain vistas, tree shapes.

What a fantastic time we had. There was good camaraderie and lots of fine paintings at the ranch on Saturday. The member attendees were Russ Recchion, Terry Bowman, Norm Sherwood, Jack Wahl, Bob Goldman, Darcie Peet, Lois Griffel, Bart Seitz, Sandy Brodie, Roseann Munger, Kurt Anderson and Carole Beckwith. There was one visitor, John Jefferies. Thanks to all who attended.

For travel time reference, it took me 1 hour and 10 minutes to drive from Oro Valley. I believe next week's drive to Triangle T Ranch is about 1.5 hours from Oro Valley. It is a beautiful location as well and is well worth the trip. You should be sure to see both of these locations.

The weather was beautiful for our Triangle T Guest Ranch outing this past weekend. I did forget the storage disk for my camera and had to borrow Kurt Anderson ’s camera for group pictures. But otherwise, it was a perfect day. I love that place; it is so peaceful. Guess it must have been too far for many of you as we only had nine people attend.

Members who were there were Kurt Anderson , Bob Goldman, Bart Seitz, Norm Sherwood, Roger Alderman, Holly Ahner. Two visitors were Patty Dennison and Bill Meager.

Should those who missed it want to go another time, it still takes 1.5 hours from Oro Valley . Not that far.

4th: SP Event Red Rock State Park Paint-Out. www.azstateparks.com come paint at this beautiful park, it will be self juried by the group. There is the entrance fee, check the website for price.

9th: Juried Artist Member Show in Tucson. This show displays the work of our Juried Artist Membership. Check out the Online Show up on Nov.6th. ONLINE SHOW November 9th at the Northern Trust Bank on 6444 East Tanque Verde.

18th: Trail Dust Town- 8:00am This is in Tucson on the north side of Tanque Verde Rd. approximately 1/2 block west of Kolb. It contains Pinnacle Peak restaurant also. The address is 6541 East Tanque Verde Road. There are interesting buildings, flower pots, people, canopys, gateways and arches. There are places to eat and shop also. This is right across from the Northern Trust Bank.

At risk of repeating myself, we again had some WONDERFUL Tucson weather for our Trail Dust Town paintout. And our painters produced some Beauuuuutiful paintings. Five of us stayed for lunch afterwards at the Dakota. The food was great and of course the conversation was good too -- all on art and possible upcoming workshops. We even talked about workshops in Europe . Yum!

All in all, we had ten attendees for this event. Members who were there were Bob Garden, Chris Rightmer, Tom Arndt, Laurie Williams, Grace Dallanegra, Pat Bardes, Darcie Peet, Janine Manemann, Carole Beckwith . Plus, we had one visitor, Susanne Bowles, who plans to submit her application ASAP.

Hope we all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Carole Beckwith , Paintout Chairperson 2006-2007

30th Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch This inn has been lovingly and authentically restored and is described as "an unhurried world, a tranquil hideaway". There are 34 peaceful, secluded acres of natural desert landscape, and courtyard gardens. The owners ask that all painters be respectful of the guests. Tpaps has been invited by Terry Bowman to paint at on these beautiful grounds.

2nd State Park Paint-Out (winners from these SP events will be hosted in a show January 08)

Jack Wahl 1ST. PLACE Three Way tie for second Jerry Pond, Dianne Van Noord, Cindy Carrillo

Cindy was right. Boyce Thompson Arboretum is beautiful, magnificent and so worth the trip. I only saw a small part of it because I was carrying my way -too-heavy paint stuff; next trip I will take my rolling suitcase for my paint stuff. I plan to make multiple trips back to paint some sights that caught my eye in the short area I did walk.

The contest was fun. So much pondering of the paintings, layed out on a picnic table. Finally, the winners were:

First Place: Jack Wahl Second tied: Diane Van Noord, Cindy Carrillo, and Jerry Pond.

Most returned home right after the judging. Two of us thought it was our duty to check out a lunch spot in Superior. We went to the one with the homemade tortillas. The best Mexican food I ever had.

Attendees from our group totaled eight. There were four more of which two plan to join our club. Members who were there were Cindy Carrillo, Chris Rightmer, Jack Wahl, Jerry Pond, Brian Jones, Gail Munden, Diane Van Noord, Carole Beckwith. Visitors were Diane Paull, Patty Rosky, Barbara Thacker, and Ruth Philliben.

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Be seeing you next week at Agua Caliente.

During December, the colors are in force with an Arizona fall a little later in the season. The BTA is 60 miles east of Tempe on Hwy. 60. From Tucson it is about 90 miles.. There is lush Sonoran desert, 50 year old eucalyptus trees, giant pine, creek beds (often with water), colorful cliffs of Picket Post Mountain, picnic grounds and a well designed demonstration garden with ponds. The variety is endless for painting subject matter. 3 miles further east on Hwy 60 is the town of Superior, there is the Buckboard Restaurant and Los Hermanos, and a circle K.

5. On Roger, you will pass two streets on your right before getting to the entrance to the park on your left.

Christmas Week: These are suggestions to those who are available to meet. Email Carole if you would like to go.

Thanks to Carole Beckwith, Chris Rightmer, Paul Wolterbeek, State Parks of Arizona, and others, for photos. They are all copy written, so ask us first!