Peninsula Outdoor Painters (POPs)

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About us

Peninsula Outdoor Painters (POPs) was established in 1977 and we welcome painters at every skill level. Our events are on Tuesdays and often at the same location for two consecutive weeks. Starting this year, we will also repeat some of our events on weekends to accommodate members who cannot paint on weekdays.
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The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls - Pablo Picasso

Although our events are scheduled for 9:30 am, you can arrive any time
Please post a photo of your painting when you can - it always inspires others
Please stay on designated trails and yield to other people
Do leave your painting area spotless, please leave no trace, so that we may return.
Thank you so much and have a wonderful paint-out.

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Foothills Nature Preserve, Los Altos Hills
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:30 AM PST
Foothills Natural Preserve, 11799 Page Mill Road,, Los Altos Hills, CA, US
Map of the preserve (scroll down)
Fall color at this location is usually very good but this year the trees are missing the vibrant yellows and reds. Boronda Lake and its reflections are special and the panoramic view from Vista Hill is well worth painting. The lake has two small docks, an attractive humpback bridge (missing this year) and many attractive trees, shrubs, grassy areas and cattails along the shoreline. Sometimes people canoe on the lake and others occasionally fish from the docks. It is a quiet and pretty area with many mature trees to provide shade while painting. There is a $6 fee to enter the preserve.
Parking (free)
Parking is adjacent to the lake and is where most of us park. Also parking on Vista Hill and at the ranger station at the park entrance. More parking is beyond the lake and down a hill.
Restrooms - 2 options
To the left of the Ranger Station as you enter the park (about 1/4 mile from the lake) and at the large parking lot beyond the lake.
Lunch @ 12:30
Meet at the lake for lunch and to share our work.
6 attendees
Moss Beach Distillery
Tue, Nov 10 · 9:30 AM PST
Moss Beach Distillery, 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA 94038, USA, Moss Beach, CA, US
Historic Moss Beach Distillery
Seal Cove is the gorgeous beach located just beneath the Moss Beach Distillery restaurant and at the south end of the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve. The event picture was taken from the parking lot and there are numerous great painting options at this site. Beach access is via a long and steep flight of stairs and not recommended with painting gear.
Parking
Plentiful and free
Restrooms
Located inside the restaurant and on the lower level near the kitchen.
Lunch @ 12:30
It is always fun to have lunch at the Moss Beach Distillery. The food and views are great. We might be able to eat on the deck if it is a warm day.
3 attendees
Moss Beach Distillery
Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 AM PST
Moss Beach Distillery, 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA 94038, USA, Moss Beach, CA, US
Historic Moss Beach Distillery
Seal Cove is the gorgeous beach located just beneath the Moss Beach Distillery restaurant and at the south end of the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve. The event picture was taken from the parking lot and there are numerous great painting options at this site. Beach access is via a long and steep flight of stairs and not recommended with painting gear.
Parking
Plentiful and free
Restrooms
Located inside the restaurant and on the lower level near the kitchen.
Lunch @ 12:30
It is always fun to have lunch at the Moss Beach Distillery. The food and views are great. We might be able to eat on the deck if it is a warm day.
5 attendees
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero
Tue, Nov 24 · 9:30 AM PST
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, 210 Pigeon Point Road,, Pescadero, CA, US
Pigeon Point Lighthouse

This location provides many painting options: dramatic views of the rocky coastline, plus several good views of the lighthouse (built in 1872) and pretty sandy coves towards the south. Easy access to the first of these coves if you wish to paint there. A small path that winds across the bluffs above the beaches leads through lovely native coastal vegetation, making a nice walk before or after painting.
I am aware that our first event at this location is during Thanksgiving week but I think it will be fun to have an opportunity to paint during the holiday period, and for those who cannot make it, we do have a 2nd week.
Parking
Free and plentiful but it can get busy. It is a popular place.
Restrooms
Two pit-style toilets to the south side of the parking lot. No running water.
Lunch @ 12:30
Meet at the picnic tables across from the lighthouse to share our work and enjoy lunch.
3 attendees