Saratoga Memorial Arch - Plein Air

Let's meet at this charming small park in the Arch area, right at the entrance to Saratoga downtown, for a relaxing painting session. There are some seating areas available for comfort.
Parking: Street parking is available, and there are also parking areas behind the downtown buildings within walking distance. Saratoga downtown tends to be quite peaceful, so parking shouldn't be an issue.
Show and Tell: Join us at 12 PM by the chess table to share your work and enjoy the creative vibe!

What to bring:
These Saturday morning meetups are primarily for Plein Air painting, but I don't discriminate so bring whatever you want to make art with. If you're a Plein Air painter, below are my recommendations for what to bring.
• Art Supplies - Bring all of your own art supplies for whatever medium you are using e.g. paints, surfaces, brushes, and cleaning supplies. For any beginners who don't know how to start or have questions feel free to post in the comments section or DM me through meetup.com's message service.
• Easels - If you're painting please bring your easel.
• Outdoor wear - We will be outdoors for most of 3 hours so bring layers, hats, sunscreen.
• Snacks/food - Most of the locations we paint at don't have food/drinks so bring whatever food/drinks you require.
• Most of the places we paint at have picnic tables or benches, but if you need to sit when you art, be sure to bring something to sit on just in case.
• A good test to ensure you have everything you need is to set up to paint in your own yard for 3 hours. If you bring everything it takes to create art in your yard then you'll have everything you need to paint with us :)

Extra info:
• We usually paint in public places. People outside of the group will generally come up and see what you're doing. Usually they just compliment and walk by and sometimes they'll stop and chat a bit. For me this took a little getting used to, but I really enjoy it now and it's become one my favorite things about painting outdoors. Please don't scare anyone away :)
• Observe all signs. Especially the "keep off" ones.
• Stay on paths, but do not block them.
• Empty any painting fluids off-site including dirty water color water.
• Take your garbage with you.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

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IG: southbay_art_events
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