western Slope - Wednesdays

May is the best time of the year to get out and paint. This is for all levels of painters so take a risk, bring some sketching or painting gear, a seat, a table and come join us. What are you waiting for? It is fun and free.  See you soon.

May Plein Air Schedule - this is the only notice that will be sent out for this month so please save it

May 12 Sink Creek in Palisade 9:00 am

A very wild natural landscape on East Orchard Mesa in Palisade. We have special permission to explore Bob’s land along Sink Creeks.  This location has views of the Grand Mesa and wild lowland vegetation and vinelands. No restrooms or water.  Might bring bug spay as nats are coming out. 

See directions are from Clifton to 3498-3470 D Rd (https://goo.gl/maps/68gZBdcJU4F62Bgj6 ) in Google Maps.

Basic direction: Go to  Clifton,   south on CO-140  past Corn Lake, drive over the Colorado River to C ½ road. Take a leaf, go east and make your way to 34 ½ Road and D Road. Sink Cree is at the bottom of a steep hill. Park on the Left at the bottom of the hill.

May 19th   Laurie Kollach Home and Ranch. 9:00 am - This week’s painting location has something for everyone.  Horses, barns, outhouses, Mt Garfield vista, pastures, garden, and much more. 

721 36.1 Road, Palisade, CO 

Location Link: https://goo.gl/maps/JCd276fDvPE3akKd8

May 26th Masion La Bella Vie Winery. 9:00 Am. Please park in the way back to allow customers to have prime parking. 

This one of my favorite places to paint. It is like going to the home of Monet in France. There is a large water pond with waterlilies and boats and wonderful trees and flowering plants, vineyards, barns, sculptures,  views of the Bookclift and Mt Garfield and Grand Mesa.  This might be the last chance to paint here because in the near future it will be under new management. Let’s have lunch after painting with one of their great wines. There is also a tasting room if you care to explore some of the best wines around.

3575 G. Road, Palisade, CO

Location Link https://goo.gl/maps/3GAX8vKVXmGwEpFK9