Join us in commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument designation! Together with our partners from our local Bureau of Land Management, we have organized a month-long series of events to mark this significant occasion.
Calling all art lovers! We are thrilled to announce our Artist-in-Residence, the talented Jane Peacock, is hosting a plein air painting workshop at our beautiful monument. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and let your creativity flow onto the canvas. So grab your palette and paint and join us for a day filled with art and sunshine. See you there!
Head to Dripping Springs Natural Area following University Ave/Dripping Springs Rd. (If you are at the Visitor Center at Dripping Springs, you drove too far.)
Take a left into the La Cueva area, approximately 0.5 miles before reaching the Dripping Springs Visitors Center
We will be meeting at the large La Cueva Group-site
Recommended supplies include:
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Easel
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Tripod
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Chair unless you will use the bench seats that are there
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Brushes of choice
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Paint of choice (acrylic, watercolor, oil, whichever medium you prefer)
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Paper towels
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Something to hold water for rinsing (there is a water source next to the pit toilet at the site)
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Hat/other sun protection
Some level of experience in painting with your preferred medium also recommended.
She plans to spend about 30 minutes introducing the group to plein air painting, her process, recommendations, what products she has found work well for her in her experience, etc and then a little time for questions and then time painting while she guides the group.
