For years, artists have tried to capture the beauty of the crooked river that is called Cuyahoga. Painters, photographers and artists with sketch pads are regular sights in this Valley.
On Saturday, June 12, 2010, a group of regional artists will converge on the Village, canvases, easels and paints in hand. They will be participants in the second annual Plein Aire competition that is sponsored by Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce. En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air.” It is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Plein air painting has it’s roots in 19th century Europe. The invention of tubes that contained pigments made painting portable, and the introduction of the steam engine gave painters a way to travel for their art.
If you’re in our neck of the woods or are in the mood for a beautiful drive, come on over and see us. You can watch the painters, take a hike in the amazing Cuyahoga Valley National Park (did you know that it is the 6th most visited National Park in the country?), take a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, and explore the Village of Peninsula. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
For more information on the Plein Aire competition, visit here.
There was a plein air event not far from my house back in April that I was looking forward to, but then I came down with freaking pneumonia. <:( Now it's already too hot to get out much. Maybe next year…
You would love to see all the flowers, Pat.
Lana, I can see you painting the wildlife near the river.
Bring your camera, Kim (o)
ATM—we could have a cup of coffee and talk.
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Attila the Mom said,
June 6, 2010 @ 8:38 pm
Sounds like a fabulous event! Wish I could go…
Kim Ayres said,
June 7, 2010 @ 9:17 am
(o)
Lana said,
June 7, 2010 @ 10:18 am
There was a plein air event not far from my house back in April that I was looking forward to, but then I came down with freaking pneumonia. <:( Now it's already too hot to get out much. Maybe next year…
Pat said,
June 10, 2010 @ 7:51 am
I’ll come but it will have to be a cyber visit:)
fromskilledhands said,
June 10, 2010 @ 8:41 am
You would love to see all the flowers, Pat.
Lana, I can see you painting the wildlife near the river.
Bring your camera, Kim (o)
ATM—we could have a cup of coffee and talk.