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.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

PAPME MEMBER MICHAEL VERMETTE'S PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP

PLEIN AIR

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

with Artist Michael Vermette

August 16 – 19, 2022

$250 for three day Workshop – Lodging and meals extra

Come and join award winning plein air painter Michael E. Vermette and paint from the Artists Trail in Rangeley, Maine. In this Plein Air Oil Painting workshop you will hike to one spectacular conservation area each day and paint in outdoors in the unique geographical wonders of the Hatchery Brook Preserve, Small Falls and the falls found at Cascade Stream Gorge, the panoramic views of the South Bog and the hidden jewel of Rangeley Lake and the Height of Land. Michael will demonstrate each day and guide you through the technical and fundamental approaches used to successfully paint these unique Maine landscapes. There will be lots of personal one–on-one instruction from Michael’s generous and approachable style of teaching and daily group critiques. Absolutely no experience in painting in oil outdoors is required, although experienced oil painters are welcome to participate as well. This workshop is sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts and the Rangeley Heritage Trust. Come and be a part of a workshop that puts life back into your outdoor painting experience!

General information:
Lodging Options – Please contact the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce: 207- 864-5571, www.rangeleymaine.com
Lunch – Pick up on way to morning Workshop Session or at a restaurant on your own.
Dinner – (on your own, local eateries listed below)
Sarge’s Pub & Grub
Parkside & Main Food & Spirits
The Red Onion
The Furbish Brew House & Eats
Moose Alley & Spirits Cafe
Portage Tap House