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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
With the sun shining, the plein air season is in full swing. Please join us for some fun Tuesday morning outings. All artists are welcome and if you paint between 9 and noon, you won’t paint alone. June 10 - Mission San Luis Rey - 4050 Mission Ave. Oceanside - It’s been almost a year […]
With the sun shining, the plein air season is in full swing. Please join us for some fun Tuesday morning outings. All artists are welcome and if you paint between 9 and noon, you won’t paint alone. June 17 - The Paint San Clemente 2025 event will be held June 14 (quick draw) through […]
With the sun shining, the plein air season is in full swing. Please join us for some fun Tuesday morning outings. All artists are welcome and if you paint between 9 and noon, you won’t paint alone. June 24 - Elfin Forest Reserve - 8833 Harmony Grove Rd. Escondido - This fan favorite will still […]
