" I live in Rancho Santa Fe and am used to painting Plein Air at our ranch up in the Sierra Foothills. But we are selling the ranch and I want to get involved with a group of painters here and heard about... " Read more

" Recently retired psych RN. Also a wildlife painter. Enjoyed my brief plein air experiences and want to continue since, as a native San Diegan, I know what terrific material we have to paint. "

" I was going to start one of my own but first I thought I would check this one out. Perhaps this will be fine. "

" I am a landscape designer and loved to do field watercolors when in school or when travelling. Out of practice, but looking to get into it again. "

" It's been years since I've made a painting and would like to start again. "

" I’ve traveled extensively to paint. It was nice to be reminded by Rod that the diamonds are in our own back yard. "

" I just recently moved back to my home town, San Diego, and look forward to meeting and painting with others! "

" Painting outdoors or in life anywhere is the real thing....especially with others who also find painting outdoors or in life one of the most genuine adventures one can experience. "

" I enjoy painting, and I like meeting people who share the same passion. "

" I've had oil paint lessons for indoor painting, never did plain air. I like to try and see if I like this. "

" I love plein-air painting. I have been doing it alone for awhile and I am wondering where the other painters are. "

" I wanted to join this group to be around other plein air painters. Until now, my painting emphasis has been in other disciplines. The group atmosphere is a great benefit. "