Category: Paint-Outs

As we watch those giant fluffy flakes falling outside the window, it reminds us that it may be just a little too early to “think spring”.  Perhaps we can, for now, settle for just “thinking warm”. Attending the Nature Artists’ Guild annual paint out at Orchids by Hausermann can help tremendously in that regard!

This extremely popular paint-out takes place in the vast greenhouses of one of the largest orchid growers in the country, right at the time of year when most of the orchids are blooming. The paint-out will start especially early on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 (7:30 am) so we can finish up by 11 am.  As Valentine’s Day is just a few days later, this is the busiest time of the year for Hausermann’s, and we don’t want to interfere with their ability to efficiently serve their customers.

One lucky participant will even win an orchid to take home after their morning of sketching, painting or photographing the beauties on display at Hausermann’s.  Please contact Mary Ann Jimenez as soon as possible if you would like to attend, as space is limited. Orchids by Hausermann is located  at 2N134 North Addison Road,Villa Park, IL.  You can click on this link to the Orchids by Hausermann website for photos, more information about the greenhouse, and driving directions.

The following photos are courtesy of Nature Artists’ Guild members from previous paint-outs at Orchids by Hausermann.

Our thanks go out to Nature Artists’ Guild member, Marilyn Peretti, who has kindly arranged for us the first paint-out (or paint-in) of 2015!

On Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 9 am until noon (with an alternate date of January 31, 2015, 9 am until noon, in case of difficult driving conditions on the 24th), Nature Artists’ Guild members will have the opportunity to visit the collections of the Meyer Science Center at Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois.

After a brief tour and lecture by Dr. Stephen Moshier, members will spend the remainder of the morning drawing, painting, sketching or photographing items from the collection, including the Perry Mastodon, unearthed in 1963 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois!  Other large animal specimens, as well as a geological display of rocks and gems are included in this stunning two-floor science center.  Please click on this link to the Wheaton College website for more information.

Members who are interested in attending should contact Marilyn Peretti to reserve a spot, as space is limited.   Marilyn’s contact information can be found in the Nature Artists’ Guild Yearbook.  The designated parking lot that participants need to use is not the lot nearest the building, but the one on College Avenue, which can be entered on Howard Street, north of the athletic field.  The Meyer Science Center is on Howard Street at the corner of University Place.  Please click on this link for driving directions and a map of the campus.  Artists should also plan to bring their own stool or small folding chair.

There’s no place like The Morton Arboretum in autumn, and members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be celebrating the season with their annual autumn paint-out on the morning of Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from about 9 am until noon.  Our artists will meet at Lake Marmo, where they will be greeted with gorgeous reflections of changing leaves and possibly a squirrel or two, hard at work.

The trees will be in their full autumn splendor, and we can almost count on a slight nip in the air.  Bring your chair, your warm beverage, your art supplies, and your camera, as you join your fellow Nature Artists’ Guild artists at this wonderful  gathering.   If you don’t feel like drawing or painting, leave your art supplies at home and just come to sit back and enjoy the view as we celebrate autumn!

There is no need to RSVP, but please feel free to contact Carol Jean Rogalski if you have any questions.  Nature Artists’ Guild members will find Carol Jean’s contact information in their Yearbook.

On the morning of Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 9 am until noon, Nature Artists’ Guild members will have an opportunity to paint, sketch and photograph from the private garden of Tanner Musso, 242 East 3rd Street, Hinsdale, IL.

Tanner’s beautifully artistic garden includes a pond, antique planters, benches, and garden accessories, as well as trees, shrubs and flowers that line the many paths that lead to “garden rooms”. How intriguing!  You can see more photos of Tanner’s garden on her Pinterest board, “My Garden”, by clicking here.

Please contact Carol Jean Rogalski if you would like to attend.  Nature Artists’ Guild members will find Carol Jean’s contact information in their Yearbook.  This is the last “garden” paint-out of 2014 (our last paint-out of the year will take place in October at The Morton Arboretum).  Thank you, Carol Jean, for arranging the opportunities for our members to experience some of the most beautiful gardens in the area this year!

That was Carol Jean Rogalski’s comment about the photos she received from Catherine Donovan of Catherine’s garden.  Luscious does indeed seem to be just the right word!  On the morning of Tuesday, August 12, 2014, from about 9 am until noon, members of the Nature Artists’ Guild are invited to paint, draw, sketch and photograph in Catherine’s garden.  This large garden, located at 320 South Waiola, La Grange, IL, features a wide variety of plants, as well as the water feature.

Luscious, yes!

Please contact Carol Jean if you would like to attend.  Nature Artists’ Guild members will find her contact information in their Yearbook.

The Nature Artists’ Guild Paint-Out at the garden of Susan and Kenneth Beard in Oak Brook, Illinois, has become an annual favorite.  Space is limited at this nationally renowned private garden, so members are encouraged to contact Carol Jean Rogalski (you can find her contact information in your Yearbook) as soon as possible to reserve their spot! The paint-out is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 9 am until noon.

Please click here to read more about the Beard Garden and click here to view some more photos from the 2013 paint-out.

We have already received some photos from Carol Jean Rogalski  from yesterday’s Nature Artists’ Guild paint-out at Mayslake Peabody Estate.  Just click on any photo to enlarge. Enjoy!

Karen Johnson shares her thoughts and photos from the paint-out on her blog.  Please click on this link to Karen’s Nature Art to read more.