ABOUT US
A few years ago four professional plein-air painters from the Boothbay region were at an opening. (Corinne McIntyre, Roger Milinowski and Ron and Monique Parry). Ron said, "Since we all usually paint by ourselves why don't we go out every Wednesday and paint together". And so the "Plein Air Painters of Maine" was born. What started out with just four of us now has ten Chapters with over 600 members. At any given time in the summer there can be 14 to 20 people painting. In the winter there may only be two or three hearty folk. But the interest has never subsided. The comraderie, exchange of ideas and just plain fellowship with other painters is so rewarding.
The Boothbay Region, in fact, all of Maine, has a wealth of subject matter to paint. The sea, the coastal rocks, endless skies, seabirds, lobster boats, docks, fish houses...etc. It is so beautiful. A painters paradise.
LOCATIONS
Any painter is welcome to come paint with us. Just go to papmelocations.blogspot.com and hit "READ MORE" to see where the chapters will be weekly.
MEMBER NEWS
You can post your paintings, news of shows, awards, and other exciting things that happen to you on our facebook page. PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF MAINE.
Our “Oil Painters of America Great Paint Out” has been canceled for this year. After much thought it was decided that it was too risky because of Covid-19. We will have it again in September 2021. Todd Bonita our Southern Chapter organizer will be hosting it then at a new Southern venue. Until then, keep your brushes moving!
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