Mark Monsarrat Memorial Plein Air
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This special event is to honor long-time POPS member Mark Monsarrat who passed away on January 26 after bravely battling glioblastoma. Mark was one of the original members of POPS and he inspired many of us. His passing is much too soon. It is a tragic loss to the art world and everyone who knew him. We are unaware of anything being planned for Mark in the Bay Area, although funeral services were in Columbus, Ohio in late March. One of his many Bay Area friends suggested a simple paint-out which is something that Mark would have liked. So please paint as usual, and when we gather for lunch we will share our stories about him. You are welcome to spread the word across Mark's eco-system.
Mark's obituary - published on March 6
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/mark-monsarrat-obituary?id=60957843
Baylands offers a range of painting subjects including a duck pond and beautiful views across the tidal marshlands to the Eastern and Western hills. Many shorebirds. It is an important stopping place on the Pacific Flyway for migrating birds.
Parking
At the duck pond there is a small parking lot where you can park and paint. Alternatively, drive past the duck pond to the large parking lot for Bay views across tidal marshlands to the east and west that are very popular with birds.
Restrooms
Porta-potties at the duck pond parking lot and another is a 3 minute walk on a sandy trail from the south end of the large parking lot
Lunch and Mark's Memorial at 12:30
Meet at the picnic tables with your paintings at the far end of the large parking lot.