Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour Each year this fundraiser features an array of spectacular North County gardens and studios, complete with lavish displays of original artwork that most often include paintings, fine art prints, sculptures, photographs, unique glass, metal and gourd art, and jewelry created by our artist-members. Proceeds from this […]
Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location. 11/29/22 - Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista CA Lily pad pond, garden paths, plants and vistas. Opens at 8 for those who like to come early, but we will paint 9-12. $5 admission (unless any of you are members). For more information and meeting […]
December 6 - The Lumberyard (home to Off Track Gallery) 937 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas Paint the umbrellas in the courtyard or at City Tacos, capture the coffee crowd At Bird Roast or Better buzz and have some fun with the downtown Encinitas hot spots. Parking and restrooms. Check your Paint Rag for Designated […]
December 13 - Carlsbad Village Faire Shops (home to North Coastal Art Gallery) 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Paint the people enjoying a gelato or out shopping, capture the beautiful trees or the train station, even the lunch crowd at the Coyote or along State St. It’s all an easy walk. Parking and restrooms. Check your […]
December 20 - Double Peak Park 900 Double Peak Drive San Marcos Paint the ocean, valley or mountain vistas or focus on the benches and trees at the top of this beautiful little park. Parking and restrooms are easy, but bring a jacket as the wind can pick up in the afternoon. Check your Paint […]
December 27 - Guajome Lake 3000 Guajome Lake Rd. Oceanside We didn’t have a big crowd the last time we tried this location, but it quickly became a “fan favorite” of those who were there. It’s just beautiful all along the lake shore. Parking is $3 and restrooms are available. Check your Paint Rag for […]
March 14 - Buccaneer Beach - 1500 S Pacific St Oceanside. It has been a bit since we went to Buccaneer Beach. Paint the beach, lifeguard tower, cafe or “lagoon” area. Free parking and restrooms. My contact information is: Lorraine Marie Cote (805)748-4522 FB: Lorraine Marie Cote Art Instagram: @lorrainecoteart lorrainecote1@yahoo.com
Aug 8 - San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center - 2710 Manchester Ave Cardiff by the Sea There are shade and restrooms on the second floor of the center. Alternately, you can bring an umbrella or tuck up under a tree and paint anywhere along the lagoon paths. This is a restored lagoon with lots of […]
Sept 5 - Torrey Pines Gliderport 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr. La Jolla, CA Last time we were here it was gray and extremely foggy. Let’s try it in the sun! The cafe lets us paint on the deck as long as we are respectful of not taking over the tables. There are also so […]
Sept 12 - Moonlight State Beach 400 B St. Encinitas CA Easy parking in the lot above the beach and restrooms. There is shade behind the marine safety center and near the concession stands or bring an umbrella. Paint waves, beachgoers, some fun architecture or vistas from above. Check your Paint Rag for Designated […]
Sept 19 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park 111 S Sierra Ave Solana Beach CA Free parking, restrooms, views of cliffs, ocean, palms, and surfers. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint every Tuesday from 9-12. We are an inclusive group and welcome artists of all […]
Sept 26 - San Elijo Town Square - Near 1215 San Elijo Rd. San Marcos, CA Large fountain, park, people, cute businesses, and clock tower. Free parking on the street all around the square. Restrooms across at the Starbucks at 1620 San Elijo Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078. Lunch and “get to know you” to […]
Nov 14 - Swami’s Beach - 1298 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas - Paint the ocean views looking down through the palms or walk the steps to the beach. The meditation center is also an option. Free parking in the lot and restrooms available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from […]
Nov 21 - Leo Carillo Ranch - 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln Carlsbad - Ranch buildings, peacocks, open woodland. Free parking and restrooms. The ranch opens its gates at 9 so try not to be early. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint every Tuesday […]
Nov 28 - Oceanside Harbor - 1351 N Harbor Drive - Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint every Tuesday from 9-12. We […]
December 5 - The Pannikin - 510 N Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 - I’ve heard a lot about this cute coffee location in an adorable iconic yellow building with umbrellas out front. Street parking or parking in the lot with restrooms inside. You may just have to buy some tea or a yummy […]
December 12 - Cedros Design District - 132 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075 - We will meet at Lofty Coffee which is cute in its own right, but there are many shops up and down the street that can be painted as well as long street views with the cedars design arch. Parking […]
December 19 - Powerhouse Park - 1658 Coast Blvd Del Mar, CA 92014 - This is a new location for me, but photos and reviews show a really nice grass, clean beach, pretty trees, the train and the powerhouse community center. Parking is metered along the street, in the adjacent pay lot, or park in […]
January 2 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park Let’s paint these winter seas and clouds. Easy parking and restrooms. The beach should look a little different with the high surf over the weekend. 111 S Sierra Ave Solana Beach Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint […]
January 9 - La Jolla Cove Park We can only paint here in the off-season, so we have to do it while we can. Parking on the street is 3 hours only so set a timer and be quick. The views are worth it. Restrooms available. 1160 Coast Blvd La Jolla Happy New Year! Looking […]
January 23 - Batiquitos Lagoon Let’s take the lagoon trail to the right this time. The trees in this direction are stunning. Parking is free and the resort let’s us use the restrooms. 7447 Batiquitos Dr Carlsbad Happy New Year! Looking forward to another fun year of painting with you. I've gone coastal heavy this […]
January 30 - Moonlight State Beach Vistas from above or waves on the beach. Park above and walk down to the beach to paint this popular spot that is too crowded for us to get near in the summer months. Easy parking and restrooms. 400 B Street Encinitas (follow the signs to the parking lot) […]
Feb 20 - Poinsettia Park 6600 Hidden Valley Rd Carlsbad This park has a beautiful path that runs along the back canyon. Park between the pickleball courts and baseball diamond for closest access to that back path. Restrooms are available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location. We paint every Tuesday from 9-12. We […]
March 26 - Clubhouse @ Lake San Marcos - This is a new opportunity to get into an area normally reserved for residents to paint Lake San Marcos, boats, surrounding hills or lakeside homes. One of our members (Dan Milner) has graciously offered to get us into the clubhouse where there are restrooms and a […]
April 16 - Alta Vista Botanical Garden - 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista Follow the signs up to the gardens. They should be in full bloom this time of year including the water lilies. Lots of variety and they’ve always welcome us as painters. They recommend a $5 donation to park and enter the gardens […]
May 7 - Torrey Pines Glider Port - Meet at the Cliff Hanger Cafe 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, La Jolla. They serve coffee and have let us paint from their shaded deck as long as we don’t hog all the tables, but you can paint from the adjacent dirt area on the cliffs overlooking […]
May 28 - Oceanside Harbor - 1335 N Harbor Dr., Oceanside Always a fun location to zoom in on a particular boat or paint the lively harbor as a whole. Parking is free and there are public restrooms. I will miss this week so please be friendly and welcoming on my behalf. Check your Paint […]
June 11 -Elfin Forest Reserve - 8833 Harmony Grove Rd. Escondido - This fan favorite will still be cool and shady this time of year and there will be lots of water in the creek creating lovely reflections. Parking in the lot is free and rustic restrooms are available. Take the path across the bridge […]
June 18 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park 111 S Sierra Ave. Solana Beach - This is an easy, popular spot with free parking and restrooms as well as a lovely view. Some of the regulars (including me) will be painting at the Paint San Clemente event this day so it may be a slightly smaller […]
June 25 - Mission San Luis Rey - 4050 Mission Ave. Oceanside - It’s been almost a year since our group met up at the mission to paint. There are many views to paint including the mission, the rose garden and the cemetery. While there are trees and shady spots available, it may be helpful […]
SDAG Annual Holiday Bazaar
December 10 - State Street Carlsbad at the Giant Chair (corner of Grand and State) - 2833 State St Carlsbad - Let’s meet at the giant chair at the corner or Grand and State Streets and do some street scenes or the Carlsbad Village Train Station. Free parking can be had at the train station […]
December 17 - Dog Beach - 3200 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 - Let’s paint some people and pooches as we enjoy the relaxation a sea breeze provides. Of course, there are bluffs, palms, lifeguard towers and other things to paint as well. Metered parking just above the beach or free parking along […]
I look forward to another year of all of us continuing to be a welcoming place for artists of all levels (from you seasoned pros to those of you just beginning). If you want to be part of the fun, join us from 9-12 and you won’t paint alone. You’ll see some friendly faces, be […]
I look forward to another year of all of us continuing to be a welcoming place for artists of all levels (from you seasoned pros to those of you just beginning). If you want to be part of the fun, join us from 9-12 and you won’t paint alone. You’ll see some friendly faces, be […]
Jan 28 - Cielo Village 18021 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe, CA - This cute little “village” was recommended by one of our regulars. If architecture is not your thing, the vistas from the center are full of trees and hills for the landscape lovers. Invita, the coffeeshop in the center, has food, beverage and […]
April 8 - **** SPECIAL TIME 3-6PM **** San Marcos Farmers Market - 251 North City Dr. San Marcos Come take on the challenge of painting this vibrant market. It stays open until 7Pm, but I will commit to being there from 3-6. Special notices this month: SIP Gallery Show - On Location - Fully […]
April 15 - Carlsbad Strawberry Company - 1050 Canon Rd Carlsbad - Hoping the “U-pick” fields will be open and if it is they have promised a discount on the normal $10 for us to paint. Otherwise, the farmstand and fields from the parking lot is the best option and will meet the criteria for […]
April 22 - Swami’s Seaside Park - 1298 S Coast Hwy 101 - Let’s paint a fun beach overlook or trek down the stairs to the sand (tide allowing). Restrooms and parking readily available. I won’t be there this week but it’s a good location to easily paint close together. SIP Gallery Show - On […]
April 29 - Carlsbad Flower Fields from Armada Drive - The fields should be in bloom and open for visitors, but we will paint them from above (there are a series of observation decks). In March the north end was blooming. By this time, it’ll be toward the end of the season and it’ll be […]
