Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group

Historic Oak View County Park
Sat, August 22, 2026 9 AM
Historic Oakview Wake County Park Info
4028 Carya Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610

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!
I normally set up in the pecan grove but this time I plan on setting up between the Plank Kitchen and Kitchen Garden, numbers 6 and 7 on the map.

What to Expect:

• Meet up with fellow artists and share techniques, tips, and inspiration.
• Spend the day painting in the peaceful, scenic park, surrounded by historic buildings, expansive green spaces, and mature oak trees.
• Experience the park's unique charm, including its farm animals—especially the Nubian goats, a popular attraction! Visitors often bring carrots or apple slices to feed them, and you can usually find them grazing in the corral behind the Tenant House. A great opportunity for drawing animals from life.
• Enjoy a social atmosphere and a chance to learn from others while soaking in the beauty of the park’s combination of history, nature, and farm life.

Details:

• This event is free and open to artists of all skill levels.
• Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center
• While we’ll meet at 10:00 AM, feel free to arrive earlier if you want to explore the grounds before starting your painting.

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.

I wear a big pink hat. Message me if you get lost or can't find me. We hope to see you there.

Lafayette Village | Shop, Dine & Explore in North Raleigh

This location comes highly recommended as Europe in Raleigh, providing an interesting mix of architecture and green space. A great place to sketch.

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.

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.
Please feel free to join us there.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene

Saturday September 19, 2026 10 AM
Dix Park, Raleigh NC Trolls
Dix Park Trolls Website
Let's check out the Trolls at Dix Park. We can meet along the "Mother Strong Trail." See website and map for more information.
Troll Map

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.
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.
Please feel free to join us there.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene

Saturday October 3, 2026 10am
Fearrington Village Shops Inn Spa Restaurant Pittsboro, North Carolina

Another new location for our group that comes highly recommended. Charming shops, gardens and farmland.

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.
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.
Please feel free to join us there.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene