About us
Come join us for a relaxed day of painting in the fresh air! We'll be gathering outdoors to enjoy nature and create art together.
🖌️ Please bring your own art supplies — whatever you love to use!
👩🎨 No formal instruction will be provided, just an open space to create, share, and connect with fellow artists at your own pace.
Whether you're experienced or just starting out, everyone's welcome. Let's enjoy some creative time under the sky!
Hi! I'm Jaylene. Welcome to the Lillington Plein Air Painting Meetup group! I have been oil painting for about five years now and I also run the Raleigh Outdoor Painting Meet up group. It's a much bigger group and I have more events scheduled there. We have a Facebook group too, if you are interested. Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group | Facebook. As time permits, I will schedule more events in the Lillington area.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this group is for anyone who enjoys painting and drawing outdoors. We focus on drawing, oil painting, watercolor, and other mediums while encouraging creativity and friendship. Join us as we explore the beauty of our surroundings and capture it on canvas. Share your passion for plein air art with like-minded individuals and be inspired by the sights and sounds of nature. Let's create art together in the great outdoors!
Please message me if you have any questions.
Happy Arting,
Jaylene
Upcoming events
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Lake Benson Park, Garner
Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC, USSaturday March 14, 2026, 9am
Lake Benson Park, Garner NC
921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC 27529If you are new to painting outdoors and want to know what to bring see my list of suggestions below:
camp chair, water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, snacks/drinks
Watercolors are the easiest to start with and have great portability. I recommend pan watercolors, a water brush and a multimedia sketchbook. Also, a rag or paper towels. A music stand makes for a very inexpensive and portable easel.Tips
- Wear comfortable clothing for the weather and supportive shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- Bring water and any other beverages or snacks you may want.
- If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket.
- Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
- Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Hike at your own risk. Stay hydrated.
- Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.
We have a Facebook group too: Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group.
Also, Raleigh Outdoor Painting Meetup is a much larger group. Please feel free to join us there as well.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene1 attendee
Carver's Creek State Park Long Valley Farm
Carvers Creek State Park, 2200 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, USSaturday March 28, 2025 @ 9am
Carvers Creek State Park Long Valley Farm Access
Carvers Creek State Park
Long Valley Farm MapThis will be a very relaxed, social art outing with the intention of getting out in nature with a bit of self-expression on the side. I primarily paint in oil but any median will do. If you don't want to paint, bring a coloring book, a sketchbook, or your camera.
If you are new to painting outdoors and want to know what to bring see my list of suggestions below:
camp chair, water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, snacks/drinks
Watercolors are the easiest to start with and have great portability.: I recommend pan watercolors, a water brush and a multimedia sketchbook. Also, a rag or paper towels. A music stand makes for a very inexpensive and portable easel.
This event is not instructional but if you have questions you can message me.
I run a Facebook group and have uploaded a PDF about art supplies there.
Raleigh Outdoor Painting GroupLooking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene
1 attendee
Past events
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