South Bay Art

I was at the Rose Garden today and even though it's not quite 100% full strength, it blooming about 70% and that's good enough for me! The place is so beautiful so I hope you can join us!

What to bring:
These Saturday morning meetups are primarily for Plein Air painting, but I don't discriminate so bring whatever you want to make art with. If you're a Plein Air painter, below are my recommendations for what to bring.
• Art Supplies - Bring all of your own art supplies for whatever medium you are using e.g. paints, surfaces, brushes, and cleaning supplies. For any beginners who don't know how to start or have questions feel free to post in the comments section or DM me through meetup.com's message service.
• Easels - If you're painting please bring your easel.
• Outdoor wear - We will be outdoors for most of 3 hours so bring layers, hats, sunscreen.
• Snacks/food - Most of the locations we paint at don't have food/drinks so bring whatever food/drinks you require.
• Most of the places we paint at have picnic tables or benches, but if you need to sit when you art, be sure to bring something to sit on just in case.
• A good test to ensure you have everything you need is to set up to paint in your own yard for 3 hours. If you bring everything it takes to create art in your yard then you'll have everything you need to paint with us :)
Extra info:
• We usually paint in public places. People outside of the group will generally come up and see what you're doing. Usually they just compliment and walk by and sometimes they'll stop and chat a bit. For me this took a little getting used to, but I really enjoy it now and it's become one my favorite things about painting outdoors. Please don't scare anyone away :)
• Observe all signs. Especially the "keep off" ones.
• Stay on paths, but do not block them.
• Empty any painting fluids off-site including dirty water color water.
• Take your garbage with you.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Also, check out our social media below. Plus I've added a discord server.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/131295087508526
Our Instagram is: southbay_art_events
Our Discord Server is: https://discord.gg/QbMkUNfWSn

Let’s urban sketch in one of the oldest Japanese towns in California. I think this would be a wonderful opportunity to explore a new location and have some fun. 

What’s urban sketching? Urban sketching is the act of creating on-location sketches that depict the essence of urban environments. It involves capturing the scenes, people, and architecture of cities, towns, or any other bustling location. Urban sketching is done in real-time, allowing artists to document the world as it unfolds before their eyes. Most Urban Sketches are done in a quick medium of your choice pencil, ink, watercolor, graphite, etc

Japantown San Jose is one of the last three authentic Japantowns in the United States. Located just a few blocks north of San Jose's City Hall. It hass a ricj history and one of the oldest Buddist temples in thee Bay Area.