Friends of Wekiva River is once again hosting a week long plein air event in conjunction with the Wekiva Riverfest. This is an invitational event that I have been fortunate to participate in for the past 2 years and again this year.
Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka is a fabulous place to paint. The diversity of landscape in the park offers artists everything from lakes with wading birds and natural spring headwater to sandy paths and spanish moss drapped oaks.
Artists are housed in the Park's Youth Group Camping Complex. Being on site makes painting from sun up to sundown possible. And you will often see a painter working by moonlight.
Artists begin arriving Sunday, March 1 eager to get down to business. Many will have a painting in the Wet Room on Wekiva Island by evening. During the week as paintings are finished, but often still very wet, they are hung for the public to see.....and purchase.
If you havn't attended a plein air event this is one of the best. Watch artists create paintings right before you......and yes, you can buy that painting wet, right off the easle. A portion of the sales go to the upkeep and restoration of the Wekiwa River. That makes this a win-win situation for everyone!
See you there!!!!!
Go to http://wekivapaintout.com for additional information.
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Thanks, Jonia, for visiting my blog. Writing these posts have been interesting for me but am never sure what others might like to hear about. I appreciate your encouragement.
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