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
March 21 - Carlsbad Flower Fields from Armada Drive - The fields should be in bloom and open for visitors, but we will paint them from above. Park on the west side of Armada Dr. between Canon and Palomar Airport Rd. Parking is free, but there are no convenient restrooms without going down to the […]
June 13 - Oceanside Public Library - 300 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside. Let’s meet at the library at 9am and paint the surrounding area - historic buildings like The Brick Hotel, The Star Theater or more modern ones like The Surf Museum and The Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA). Free street parking is available near […]
June 20 - 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 27 - Buena Vista Lagoon - 2202 S Coast Hwy., Oceanside - It rained last time we were at this location, so we are going to try again. Parking is free and restrooms available from 9am thanks to Bob Crowell who is coming in early to open the center for us. They have an […]
Aug 1 - Batiquitos Lagoon from Aviara Golf Club/lagoon trail - 7447 Batiquitos Dr. Carlsbad. There is ample parking at Aviara Golf Club and they let us use the restrooms and paint anywhere on the property or lagoon trail. Just stay off the golf cart trails and be respectful of the guests please. Lorraine Marie […]
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 […]
Aug 15 - San Dieguito County Park - Upper Level off Highland Ave. The park address is 1628 Loma Santa Fe Dr. Del Mar, but please go in the entrance off of Highland Dr. and veer to the left. There is plenty of parking (but there may be a voluntary $3 fee or street parking […]
Aug 22 - Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve - 8833 Harmony Grove Road, Escondido We were flooded out the last time we tried this location, but it’s a good one with plenty of shady places from which to paint the creek. Parking is free and restrooms are available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location […]
Aug 29 - Hosp Grove, Carlsbad - Parking is off of Jefferson St near the corner of Marron. Lots of shade from some beautiful eucalyptus and views across the east side of Buena Vista Lagoon. Restrooms are available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint […]
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 […]