I will be heading to San Luis Obispo, California September 27 - October 4, 2009 to join in the fun of painting the beautiful California vineyards, barns, golden hills and coastline.  Fifty artists (including me) have been accepted to be part of this great event.  The fun begins when we artists have our canvases stamped with the official seal, dash out to various locations in San Luis Obispo County, and paint like mad until Friday when we will turn in three finished and framed wet paintings.  These paintings will be on display beginning Friday, October 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. when the public will have a chance to purchase these wonderful paintings.  If you happen to miss this portion of the event, head to the Art Center and historic Old Mission Plaza Saturday, October 3 at 9:30 to watch the "Quick Draw, Paint Out" where all fifty artists will be painting en plein air for two hours, finish and frame their works and offer the paintings for live auction at noon. 

Pressure, pressure, pressure for us all but what an exciting time we will all have.  If you would like more detailed information concerning this event, go to www.sloartcenter.org and look for the Plein Air '09 logo.