Annual Chincoteague Plein-Air Paint-out, Exhibit & Sale

"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

- I made it down to Chincoteague this evening (Thursday), with just enough day-light to scout out where I'd like to paint for the next day and a half! The light was so beautiful - and it looks like the weather will cooperate and be a delight! Hope to post what I paint while I'm down here, we'll see how it goes, it's usually an action packed weekend!

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****For all my Virginia & Maryland friends: I'm headed down to Chincoteague, VA this weekend for Seventh Annual Plein Air Event sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance! The artists will be out & about on Chincoteague & Assateaugue Islands painting in the open air. Saturday evening ends with a reception, exhibit and sale of the artists' work. This year the event will move to the spacious Paschal Hall at St. Andrew's Church - 6288 Church Street. The reception is 6-10pm, Saturday, September 11th.

**Now....for the big secret, if you haven't learned this about me already- just one of the reasons I LOVE going to Chincoteague is because I grew up as one little 'horse-crazed' girl....and "Misty of Chincoteague" was a favorite story of mine. I'm always surprised when I meet folks who don't know of the story- so here's the wiki article!- this is a classic, and a Newbery medal winner (literature for children). Of course- the other reasons I return each year to paint there are: good food, fun friends, and fine art in a beautiful natural setting! What else could you want?! I hope to see you there!


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