Ed Levin County Park East Entrance - Plein Air
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Please read the directions! I have spotty reception at this park and you will not be able to reach me if you get lost.
Hi all, we're going to meet at the east entrance which is just past the golf course and across from the fire station. There will be a big sign on the left for the park at Downing Road, but DO NOT ENTER AT DOWNING ROAD. The entrance is farther up the hill. Once you enter the park turn right and park near the colorful restroom.
There are nice restrooms, but unfortunately Santa Clara Parks cost $6.00 for the entry fee.
What to bring:
• Art Supplies - Bring all of your own art supplies for whatever medium you are using e.g. paints, surfaces, brushes, pencils 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 2-3 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 and sketching 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.
Also, check out our social media below.
**FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/131295087508526**
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**Discord: https://discord.gg/QbMkUNfWSn**
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Ken