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April & May Paintout Photos online now.
June Paintout Photos
July Paintout
2009 OPAS Competition
Prospectus & Workshop PDF's online
Tom Nachreiner 3-Day Plein Air Workshop
 

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JANUARY 2009 - Click for photos from Museum Paintouts
                                               Scroll down for info on the Jan. 31st paintouts

"Dayton Art Institute"
Montgomery County
Address : 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH
Website: http://www.daytonartinstitute.org/info/general_dir.html
Museum hours : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
General Admission : FREE
OPAS Host : Edy Martin
Edy Martin wrote to say there were no artists in attendance at this paintout due to icy road conditions. What a shame, such a great collection to copy. The museum will welcome us back another time.

"Cincinnati Art Museum" - January 24th

Hamilton County

Website : http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/
OPAS Host : Barb Chenault



"Show and Tell" at the Cincinnati Museum

 

"Columbus Art Museum" - January 24th

Franklin County

Website :  http://www.columbusmuseum.com/
OPAS HOST : Chuck Harris

Click on the image to enlarge. More images to come.
Chuck Harris copied a small painting entitled "Spirit of Autumn" by Albery Pinkham Ryder. Great job Chuck!

 

"Toledo Museum of Art" - January 24

Lucas County
Website: www.toledomuseum.org
OPAS Host : Julie Draeger
 

Jimmie White copying a Monet at the Toledo Museum.
 

"Butler Museum of American Art" - January 31
Mahoning County
Address : 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502-1213
Website : www.butlerart.com
OPAS Host : Nancy Hawkins
 

Butler Museum of American Art. We had a great time painting at a wonderful museum. Eleven people came. Carrie Lewis did a quick critique for us. Some of us needed more time to finish.
Click the photos to enlarge. At left is Nancy Hawkins!

           
Photos from Nancy Hawkins: L to R - Cathy Mulligan x 2, Elayne Bozick, Judy Griffiths.

           
L to R: Diane Farr, Becky Hawkins, Carrie Lewis, Critique photos.

"Springfield Museum of Art" - January 31

 Canceled due to weather update 01/28/09

Website: http://www.springfieldart.museum/

Museum hours 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Please contact Paul if you are planning on attending  wtrclr@ctcn.net

OPAS Host : Paul Reif
 

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February 7, 2009
"Urban Blight"
Franklin County
Address: 4th Floor office of Jon Browning, 243 N. Fifth Street, Suite 420, Columbus, OH  43215
Telephone : 614-221-8988
OPAS Host : Jon Browning
The Warehouse Cafe on the first floor is a great place for breakfast and lunch.
Challenging, but the office windows provide a great birds-eye view!
Click on the images to enlarge.

       
Painting inside the office: Edie Dean, Michele Walker, Ruth Ann Sturgill and Jon Browning.

        
On the street: Bob Davitian, Debra Joyce Dawson, Chuck Harris, and Sherpa Martin Dawson.

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March 21, 2009
"Annual Meeting"
Franklin County
Address : Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville, OH

This year, the Annual Meeting was held in the large conference room of the Westerville Library.

We had a great turn out for the Annual Meeting. Coffee and snacks were available when the doors opened at 9:00 AM. ELECTION RESULTS: President, Jeff Risner (Athens); Vice President, Ruth Ann Sturgill (Lima); Michelle Morris (Columbus), Secretary, and Treasurer is Diane Farr (Chagrin Falls). Thanks to those who are willing to serve the organization.

A discussion of the bylaws took place and member voiced their opinions concerning the proposed bylaws which were sent out by email. The Board will vote on the proposed bylaws at the next Board Meeting.

DEMOS started after a short break.


Dino Massaroni (Talmadge) did a pastel demo.


Larry Golba (Toledo) did a watercolor demo.

The 2 Hour Slide Lecture : "Making Essential Decisions about your Painting."Key Note Speaker, John Michael Carter (Louisville, KY) started promptly at 1:00 PM.



We were too enthralled to take any photos of his slide lecture, but WOW! What an artist and the lecture was full of wonderful suggesions. Anyone who tooks some photos that wishes to share we would love to place them online.

http://www.johnmichaelcarter.com/index.html

"The Yellow Canary"
1st Prize 2004 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition
40" x 30"

Mr. Carter was the winner of the Oil Painters of America Grand Prize in 2004. His lecture will focus on aspects of painting, composition, edges, etc. Please visit his website above for bio and samples of his work.

Reviewing the essentials of painting with a master is a great way to advance your art. John Michael Carter's keynote address will be on "Making Essential Decisions about your Painting." He will talk about basics such as composition, color, values, and edges, illustrating his points with slides of his own wonderful paintings. Covering the essentials one by one, he will impart a deeper knowledge and understanding of how each element is important in the overall success of a work of art. He will also answer questions from the audience as he speaks. No matter what level of painting you are on, or what medium you use, you will be certain to gain from this entertaining and informative talk.

Artist Bio : John Michael Carter was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began his first studies in drawing at the age 16 with his father E.L. Carter, a commercial artist . In 1968 he attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago. In 1970 Mr. Carter moved to Los Angeles where he attended the Art Center College of Design. There he received a background in the major classical schools of painting and graduated with a B. F. A. Degree in 1972. For ten years Mr. Carter taught drawing and painting for the University of Kentucky at Jefferson Community College in Louisville, KY. He also has been a frequent guest instructor at art workshops across the country including the Scottsdale Artist School, the Dallas Arts League and the Arts Club of Cincinnati. 

Since 1975 he has had 39 one man shows. He has exhibited with Grand Central Gallery in New York ; the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the Amarillo Art Center, Amarillo ,Texas; DeVille Gallery in Los Angeles,, California, J. Todd Gallery, Wellesley Massachusetts; Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe and Miller Gallery in Cincinnati Ohio among others. Mr. Carter has shown paintings in many national exhibitions and competitions including Arts for the Parks, the 1991 Hubbard Museum Award for Excellence exhibition and the Artitsts of America show in Denver. His portrait "Hannah" was a finalist in the 2002 P.S.O.A. International Portrait Competition and "Jolie" was a finalist in 2003. He received first prize and the artists choice awards for his portrait Sarah at the 2002 A.S.O.P.A. International Portrait Competition. Mr. Carter received the Artists Magazine Award for his painting "Summer Reading" at the 2003 O.P.A National Exhibition. His painting "The Yellow Canary" won first prize at the 2004 O.P.A. National Exhibition. "The Dressing Table" was awarded Best Impressionistic Oil at the 2004 Hoosier Salon. "Romanian Girl" was a finalist in the 2005 Portrait Society of America International Portrait Competition. He received first prize at the 2005 Hoosier Salon for his painting " Reading on the Veranda".
 

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April 11, 2009
"April in Athens"
Athens County
Address : Dairy Barn, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH 45701
Phone : 740.591.8504 (Risner's cell phone)
Website : http://www.dairybarn.org/
OPAS Host : Jeff Risner  jeff.risner@gmail.com

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Left to Right: Dairy Barn, Athens, OH; Ray Hassard and Edie Dean; Ray Hassard; and last, but not least, OPAS President, Jeff Risner. Many artists tried painting the cherry blossoms with the old Asylum across the river and looming in the distance. Photos courtesy of John Halley.

Congratulations, Jeff, the paintout was a great success!
The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and the weather was sunny but breezy.

Link to some press:
http://thepost.ohiou.edu/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=39&ArticleID=27824&TM=1283.016

"A BIG thank you to Jeff Risner for his grand reception and thoughtful planning for the Athens Paint Out this past weekend.  There was a wonderful assortment of plein air artists present and ready to tackle the blooming southeast Ohio scene.  We had a "fun" critique afterwards at the historic Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center.  Thanks again, Jeff."
               - Martha Carmody, Cincinnati

"At approx. 9 AM Coffee tea, and pastry was in abundance and maps and Athens county literature was provided along with plenty of courtesy, friendship, and introductions. Lee, Bill, and I met up with Kit Dailey who joined us and became our guide and led us to a great mill site where we set up on the opposite side of the river at the HABITAT for HUMANITY center, where we spent  about 5 windy hours, doing our thing. I enjoyed the output of our groups efforts . . . thus I say it was a venture well worth the time and effort.       - Claude Deegan, Belpre

Artist, sherpas and guests who attended the Athens Paintout: Bill Butler - guest from CAP, Martha O'Neil Carmody, Kit Daily, Bob Davitian, Debra Joyce Dawson & Sherpa Martin, Edie Dean, Claude Deegan, Lee Fritch - guest from CAP, Steve Fountain, Crystal Fuller - guest, Chuck Harris, Ray Hassard, Renon Hulet, G.W. Leach, Brienne Leach - student guest, Zachary Leach - student guest, Fran Mangino, Judy McKee, Lindsay McKee &  Sherpa Lee, Eric Murphy, James Polewchak, Jeffrey Risner, Marge Rushka & Sherpa Roy, Annette K. Simon, Patty Sykes, Pamela Turnbow &  Sherpa Kent, Bridgette Turner - if your name was left off of the list, please send to: debra@ohiopleinairsociety.com

9: 00 AM
Artists met in the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center for coffee and donuts maps and discusion of interesting painting locations.
3:00 PM
Artists re-grouped for a critique and show of the days work in one of the Barn's classrooms.

Directions and Map at this link.
http://www.dairybarn.org/index.php?section=209&page=222

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May 9, 2009
"Kingwood Center"             Click to see the press.                                       
Richland County
Address : 900 Park Avenue West. Mansfield, OH
Hours : 8:00 AM - 1/2 hour before sundown
Website : www.kingwoodcenter.org
OPAS Hosts : Judy Walton 419.571.5714

Thanks to all who attended and helped!
    
It was windy but a great Paintout. There is a nice article in our paper along with 34 photos in the PhotoGallery. Check it out ..you might be there. Artists take their work outdoors at Kingwood Center in Mansfield To view the contents on www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com, go to: http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200905100700/NEWS01/905100302

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OPAS MEMBERS in Attendance:
Lawrence Churski; Mary Ann Clady; Robert Davitian; Debra Joyce Dawson and sherpa, Martin; Edie Dean; Elaine Freeman and sherpa; Joan Garverick; Chuck Harris; Carolyn Lewis; Jack Liberman; Linda McKenna; Terri Meyer; Ellie Miller; Cinda Motter Price and sherpa, Bob; Nora Sallows; Ron Seifert; Lori Smith; Ruth Ann Sturgill; Pamela Turnbow; Michelle Walker; Judy Fischer Walton (OPAS host); Sharon Weaver.
GUESTS:
Martha Fort; Norma Thomas-Herr; Jane Johnson; Rhonda Levin; Debora Link; Susan McKay; JoAnne Venneti . . .
plus a number of Brush and Palette Club members

                                                      

May 23, 2009
"The Holden Arboretum"                                                    
Lake County (outside Cleveland) 
Address : 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH  44094
Phone : 440.946.4400             
Website : www.holdenarb.org
Hours : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
OPAS Host : Diane Farr. Please contact dianefarr@att.net if you are planning to attend, or if you have any questions.

FEE:  $6 admission fee

Directions and map on their website. Or Mapquest the above address from your area.

     

OPAS Host, Diane Farr writes :
"Beautiful and sunny and over 20 painters!

     

    I didn't get everyone's names, but . .  . here are some OPAS artists and guests who were in attendance: Nancy Hawkins & her sister Becky, Toni Fiderio, Kathy Minck, Toni Rash, Pamela Turnbow (who drove once again to Ohio for the paintout and painted the "masterpiece of the day"), Christine Peger, Susan Birgeles, Sue McKay, Mitzi Lai, Betty Lau (who coordinates a local Cleveland plein air group), Jody Hall, Patrice Varzelle (who joined OPAS that day), Steve Fountain, and Jim Polewchak.

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June 20, 2009
"Kiser Lake State Park"
Champaign County
Address : 4885 N. St. Rt. 235, St. Paris, OH
Phone : 937.362.3822 • 866.644.6727 for camping
Website : http://www.ohiodnr.com/parks/kisrlake/tabid/751/Default.aspx
OPAS Host : Paul Reif wtrclr@ctcn.net

Directions in a PDF format: 09_KiserLakeDirections.pdf   Click for more photos

Front Row L to R: Carol Shikany, Bob Davitian, Michelle Walker, Pam Turnbow, Linnae Wilson.
Backrow L to R: Carol Cosgrove, Chuck Harris, Debra Joyce Dawson, Guest, Ruth Ann Sturgill, Alice Seyfreid, Diana Hoke, Paul Reif, Gary Chaconas.
 

State Park Overview: The quiet and relaxing atmosphere of Kiser Lake State Park makes it a favorite Ohio getaway. The rolling wooded hills and diverse wetlands add to the beauty of this scenic lake known for its clean, clear waters.

Nature of the Area: The area surrounding Kiser Lake State Park is a gift of the ice age. Two natural phenomena caused by the glaciers helped shape the region into its present form. The gently, rolling wooded hills were caused by glacial deposits in the form of end moraines when the ice edge remained stationary for a period of time, creating a linear ridge along the ice front. One such moraine called the Farmersville surrounds the lake on three sides creating a hummocky elevation through the area. Moraine deposits contain boulders, some weighing many tons, carried from as far away as Canada. These boulders, called erratics, are a familiar sight at Kiser. Another geologic feature at Kiser Lake State Park is the kame field at the southeastern end of the lake. Kames are mounds of sand and gravel that are formed by meltwater flowing across glacial ice. The water deposits sediment into holes along the ice margin leaving behind hummocky mounds.

The wetlands at Kiser are in the form of fen and wet meadow habitat. These areas were formed when blocks of ice broke away from the glacier and became covered by sand and gravel. As the climate warmed, the ice melted and left a depression filled with water surrounded by glacial deposits. These areas are filled with many intriguing plants including pitcher plant, sundew, tamarack and spruce.

Click image to enlarge.    
 

Painting of Kiser Lake by,Paul Reif, OPAS host for this paintout.

 

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Two Paintouts in July!!!
 

July 11, 2009

"Chagrin Falls" - and wet paint sale! - during the annual Chagrin Falls Art Walk
Cuyahoga County
Location: Deborah Nicholl Interiors & Co.
Address : 208 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH  44022
Phone : 440.247.1033

OPAS Host : Diane Farr
Please contact dianefarr@att.net if you are planning to attend, or if you have any questions.
 

"Chagrin Reflections" by Diane Farr

Meeting Time : 9:00 AM; 3:00 PM for a wet paint sale
 

Be a part of the annual Chagrin Falls Art Walk! We will meet at Deb Nicholl's shop at 9:00 AM, then spread out to paint in town or the surrounding areas. We will meet up again at Deb's at 3:00 PM for a wet paint sale! Artists selling at the wet paint sale pay a 25% commission to Deb Nicholl's shop. Deb will also select paintings to show in her shop for the remainder of the month. 
Hope to see you there! Dianne Farr

 

July 17-19, 2009 - Lakeside Plein Air Paintout
 

Lakeside Association and the Wooden Boat Society Show
Ottawa County

Lakeside, Ohio

Contact:  Mary Dziak - 419.494.4445 or dziak@cros.net
OPAS Host : Rick and Mary Dziak & Lakeside Association: Please RSVP to dziak@cros.net by July 10th to guarantee a gate and car pass to Lakeside.

Schedule of Events - pdf    New information 5/12/09
 

Hotel info below ! Get your reservations early...as this is the peak season for Lakeside........    (info added as it is received)

   
Dino Massaroni's "Lakeside Pavilion, Afternoon"
was completed at the 2008 Lakeside Paintout

Hotel information:  Get your reservations early...as this is the peak season for Lakeside........

Lakeside Hotel or Fountain Inn                               

Lakeside, OH 43440

419.798.4461 • 866.9LAKESIDE

www.lakesideohio.com                                

The Lakeside Women’s Club

161 Walnut Ave Lakeside, OH 43440

419.798.4734

E-mail: lakesidewomensclub@cros.net

Maxwell’s Guest House

239 Walnut Ave. Lakeside, OH 43440

419.798.4527 • 419.864.2921

E-mail: ckmaxwell@cros.net

Evening Song Cottage

310 Walnut Ave. Lakesdie, OH 43440

419.732.6700

Email: info@eveningsongcottage-bb.com
 

Lighthouse Resort

614 E. Main St., Marblehead, OH 43440

419.798.9600 • 1.877.426.VIEW • 419.7998.9605 fax

Email: contact@thelighthouseresort.com

Lighthouse Resort:
SPECIAL RATES for OPAS :
July 17, 18 and 19 is $119.00 a night + tax for the king kitchen and standard room.
King jacuzzi is $129.99 a night + tax
Jacuzzi suite is $269.00 a night + tax
Executive Suite is $499.00 a night + tax is the group rate.

* NORMAL RATES : Normal rate is $169.00 a night + tax for the standard and king kitchen. Jacuzzi suite is normally $189.00 a night + tax, the jacuzzi suite is $269.00 a night + tax and the Executive suite is $549.00 a night + tax.
 

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Two paintouts in August!!!

August 8, 2009 -  More to follow
"Hartville, Ohio"
Stark county
OPAS Host : Doreen St. John    

RSVP by email if you are planning to come : stjohn_dj@hotmail.com
Doreen's cell number : 330.904.4162

Bringing in the hay in Hartville.
   
                      
L to R: Hartville Chocolate factory, Hartville Grain Elevator, Hartville Farm, Hartville station.

Start/stop time is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, but of course folks can stay and paint as late as they wish.
Critique : 2:00 PM at the Gazebo - for those who would like to participate.

Meeting place: is at the Community Gazebo at the intersection of West Maple (Route 619) and South Prospect Ave. in the Village Square of Hartville. You can't miss this; the Hartville Pantry Restaurant is on one corner, the Hartville Grain Elevator is on another corner.  Parking can be found along the streets.

Further information on restrooms, local painting places, restaurants, etc., will be handed out at the gazebo. I will stay there until 10:00 but . . .
RSVP by email if you are planning to come : stjohn_dj@hotmail.com
Doreen's cell number : 330.904.4162

Hartville is the home of the Hartville Kitchen Restaurant, the Hartville Marketplace, and Quail Hollow State Park. Hartville has many historic and picturesque buildings/farms both in the village and within a short driving distance. You will find the basic fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, Wendy's, etc. as well as the Hartville Arabica Cafe', Hartville Deli-icious, Carlo's Trattoria, and of course the Hartville Kitchen.

The Hartville Cafe and Arabica Coffee House makes box lunches. Folks can call ahead and order a box lunch with one of their delicious sandwiches and homemade pasta salads at 330.877.2057 - Address: 757 Edison St NW, Hartville (intersection of Rte. 619 and Market Ave. North). 
 

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August 22, 2009
"Rowe Woods - Milford" - 2 locations
Clermont County
Address : Cincinnati Nature Center • 4949 Tealtown Road • Milford, OH 45150
Phone : 513.831.1711
Websites : http://www.cincynature.org/rowe.asp and http://www.downtownmilford.com/index.php
2 OPAS Hosts : Ray Hassard ray@rayhassard.com and Nancy Achberger
Rowe Woods consists of 1,025-acres of fields, forest, historic buildings, ponds and streams. This original Cincinnati Nature Center site boasts 18 miles of hiking trails for painters to explore and enjoy.
NOTE: There is a $5.00 admission charge for the day, but it is well worth it.

Driving directions From 275
   • Exit 59, Hillsboro
   • Turn Right onto US 50 east for 2 miles
   • Turn Right onto Roundbottom Road for .5 miles
   • Turn Left onto Tealtown Road for .5 miles
   • The entrance to Rowe Woods is at the crest of a hill on the right side of Tealtown Road.

6:30 AM : Grounds will open. If you are there early, there is a kiosk in the main parking lot with trail maps.
9:00 AM : Meet up in the main parking lot as close to the visitor's center as possible.
3:00 PM : Re-group for a critique and to show our work.

LUNCH : On the way in, you will pass the usual fast food suspects. It is best to bring a lunch with you; there are vending machines and water fountains at the visitor center.

Driving directions to Milford from 275 E. Take exit 57 for OH-28. Turn right at Oh-28 (signs for Milford) continue for 1.4 miles. Oh 28 becomes Main St./US 50, continue 1/2 mile down the hill. 

DIRECTIONS : http://www.downtownmilford.com/map.php

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September 11-13, 2009
"6th Annual Competition -  Lakeside -Marblehead, OH"                   

OPAS and Lakeside Association
County : Ottawa
OPAS Competition committee : Rick and Mary Dziak
JUDGE : Tom Nachreiner www.tomnachreiner.com 

Here are the forms you will need:
• Competition Prospecuts and Entry Form - PDF format
• Workshop Information - PDF format
• Workshop Registration Form - PDF format


OPAS sponsored WORKSHOPS 2009


 • Workshop Information - PDF
 • Workshop Registration Form - PDF

 3-days, rain or shine
 Plein Air Workshop
 with Tom Nachreiner
 September 9 - 11
 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  Registration Deadline August 10, 2009
 

Tom is driven by a passion for excellence. He spent his earlier years as a nationally known figurative illustrator. More recent years has afforded him the privilege of a fine art rebirth, painting from his heart en plein air and giving year-round workshops. Among many other recognitions, Tom has been juried into the American Watercolor Society Show, featured in Artist’s Magazine three times, and won Best of Show 2006 and Artist’s Choice Award and Honorable Mention 2007 at the Annual Cedarburg Plein Air Painting Competition. Tom gravitates to the urban environment and architecture for much of his inspiration. But being a country boy, he is humbled by God’s shear beauty in nature and the human form. To be inspired, visit Tom’s website: www.tomnachreiner.com

• OPAS members : $275.00
• Non-refundable deposit : $75.00 holds your place
• Balance due : August 10, 2009
• Non-members : $375.00 - after August 10
• Limited to : 15 students
OPAS strives to offer premier workshops with close, top-quality instruction. The workshop will take place rain or shine. Workshop participants will meet at the Lakeside Pavilion on the waterfront in Lakeside, Ohio.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

419.798.1118 gallery

         Tom Nachreiner Paintings!!!

 

Reserve your hotel early!
Hotel Information: Room rates for types of rooms.  Check flyer for phone numbers and the bed and breakfast places in Lakeside.  Lakeside cottage rental www.lakesideohio.com

Fountain Inn:

Heritage Suite            The Heritage Suite category is the top of the line accommodation at the Fountain Inn.  Each suite offers our largest rooms with king bedding, microwave/refrigerator and upgraded amenities.   

Chautauqua Room     The Chautauqua Room category offers a variety of king, queen and two full bed rooms, some with upgraded amenities.

Family Room              The Family Room category consists of rooms with two full beds, with more living area suitable for families.

Traditions Room        The Traditions Room category consists of original Fountain Inn rooms.  These smaller rooms contain a full bed or twin beds.

Hotel Lakeside: 

Heritage Suite            The Heritage Suite category is the top of the line accommodation at Hotel Lakeside.  Each suite displays classic Victorian antiques as well as comfort furniture and contemporary amenities.  All Heritage Suites offer king or queen bedding with bed and bath linen upgrades.

Peninsula Room         The Peninsula Room category consists mainly of larger Hotel rooms which have been recently updated or are of a higher standard.  Many of these rooms have a view of Lake Erie.

Chautauqua Room     The Chautauqua Room category offers a variety of tastefully decorated mid-size queen, full and double twin bed rooms, some with lake views.

Family Room              The Family Room category consists of rooms with a combination of full and single beds, along with a private bath.

Traditions Room        The Traditions Room category consists of original Hotel rooms.  These smaller rooms may contain queen, full or double twin beds, all with a private bath.

Economy/Basic Rooms          The Economy and Basic Room categories contain the smaller original Hotel rooms with less than a private bath.  The Economy class has a basin only while Basic Rooms contain a commode and basin but no shower.  A full bath is always available down the hall.  These are our most affordable rooms. 

Light House Resort - Marblehead

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Two Paintouts in October!!!

October 8, 2009

"Goodale Park, Columbus, Ohio"

Franklin County

Location: 120 West Goodale Blvd Columbus, OH 43212

OPAS Host : Chuck Harris  

Thanks to Chuck for planning this paintout !

Meeting at 9AM; gathering at 2PM to share our work and informal critique for those that want to participate.
 

Goodale Park Maps and Directions

http://local.yahoo.com/info-34736781-goodale-park-columbus

 
October 16, 17, 18, 2009
"Cantor's Cave, Jackson, OH"
Jackson County
Location : Canter's Cave 4H Camp Educational Center
Address: 1362 Caves Rd. Jackson, Ohio 45640
Phone : 740 286-4058

Thanks to Kit Dailey for setting up this paintout!

Kit's Phone : 740 288-2220
OPAS Host : Kit Dailey
Email : kitdailey@Yahoo.com for questions
Questions? please call or send Kit a note.

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November 2009
"High Banks Metro Park" - 1,159 acres of nature!
Northern Franklin & Southern Delaware Counties
Address : 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH 43035
Web Site : http://www.metroparks.net/ParksHighbanks.aspx
Hours : Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. April through September /
    6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. October through March
Phone : Nature Center phone 614.846.7157
OPAS Host : Thanks to OPAS host Edie Dean!


"Highbanks Rain" by Edie Dean • 8" x 10" Oil on RayMar Panel
Painted at the 2008 Highbanks Paintout.

  DIRECTIONS below & the MAP from the park's website, address above.

From I-270 : take U.S. 23 north about 3 miles. Entrance is on the left, just before Powell Road.

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December 2009 - Open plan me
"Plan Me"
County :
OPAS Host :

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Please check back often for additions and changes.

Weekday paint outs are scheduled by the members. Dates and times may vary.
Critiques are at the discretion of the members.
Paint outs are rain or shine. You decide if you want to come.

CENTRAL REGION:

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NORTH EASTERN REGION:
Please contact dianefarr@att.net if you are planning to attend, or if you have any questions these events in the North Eastern Region:

• May 23, 2009 - "The Holden Arboretum" - Lake County (outside Cleveland)
9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH  44094, 440.946.4400
FEE:  $6 admission fee
    This promises to be a beautiful place to paint with the rhododendrons and flowers hopefully all in bloom! We will meet at a marked tent at 9:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM for an optional critique session. For more information, please visit the Arboretum's website at www.holdenarb.org.   Hope to see you there!
• July 11, 2009 - "Chagrin Falls" - and wet paint sale! - during the annual Chagrin Falls Art Walk
Deborah Nicholl Interiors & Co., 208 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH  44022, 440.247.1033
Meeting at 9:00 AM; 3:00 PM for a wet paint sale.
    Be a part of the annual Chagrin Falls Art Walk! We will meet at Deb Nicholl's shop at 9:00 AM, then spread out to paint in town or the surrounding areas. We will meet up again at Deb's at 3:00 PM for a wet paint sale! Deb will also select paintings to show in her shop for the remainder of the month.  Hope to see you there!

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