Sapulpa was chosen as one of the sites for the annual OPA paint out. This event was for artists who like to paint outside (en plein air) and several assembled at Pretty Water Lake on Saturday, September 26.The weather completely cooperated with a temperature in the high seventies and a gentle breeze.
In the photo above, Anne Spoon, event hostess, assists Ida Mae Sells as she checks in before painting. Gift bags were given to each artist, courtesy of Sapulpa Arts.
Darlene Garmaker and Joan Matzdorf ,below,
chose to paint the waterfall.
Visitors stopped by to watch the artists paint and stayed to enjoy the lake.Fisherman mostly ignored us but at least one was painted into a scene as he angled from the boat dock.
Recent rains had raised the level of the lake and increased the flow of water over the waterfall making it even more attractive to paint.
At left is OPA artist, Anne Spoon.
OPA members Ruth Harris and Alan Frakes are shown in the last two photos, painting with benefit of umbrellas.
Artists from Sapulpa, Tulsa, Edmond, Okmulgee, Henryetta, Picola, and Fort Smith came to participate, paint, and enjoy the day.
After painting, the artists were invited to Water Street Art Gallery in Sapulpa, for refreshments and an opportunity to visit.
We want to thank all the artists who came to paint and we are looking forward to a repeat event next year.
THE NEXT PLEIN AIR EVENT IN SAPULPA IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. INFORMATION AND THE ENTRY FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT http://www.waterstreetartgallery.com/, click on EVENTS.
Posted by Betty Dalsing
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