Thursday, March 1, 2012


Painting & Journaling


Plein Air Mornings

Enjoy outdoor painting,

sketching, & journaling trips to


gardens, meadows, and orchards in El Dorado County.


"I perhaps owe having become a painter

to flowers." ~ Claude Monet


See more of her art on Facebook page: Studio Akhyana.
Teacher: Susan Keale – Susan is best known for her whimsical illustrations and paintings. On these outings she will share her experience with materials, color, and what to look for to capture the charm of nature.

Fee: $25 each outing (includes carpooling and instruction). Registration and payment due by March 17th. Non-refundable and no make-up dates.

Dates & Times:

Spring Session 2012: (Times and dates subject to change due to weather or bloom)

Leave Park 'n Ride at 9:15am. Return by 12:00 noon.

Schedule A (Saturdays)*

April 7th – Daffodils

April 14th – Meadow Wildflowers/California poppies

April 21th – Apple Blossoms

May 5th – Iris

Schedule B (Thursdays)*

April 5th – Daffodils

April 12th – Meadow Wildflowers/California poppies

April 19th – Apple Blossoms

May 3rd – Iris

*Minimum of 4 preregistered students required per date. Date will be cancelled if not enough students.

Summer Session 2012: (Times and dates TBA)

May/June – Peonies

June – Day Lilies

June – Mountain Wildflowers

July - Lavender

Meeting Place: Missouri Flat Park 'n Ride, Placerville. (Corner of MotherLode and Missouri Flat)

Endorsed by: El Dorado Arts Council's Arts & Ag Program

Membership info: www.eldoradoartscouncil.org

Register and Info: Call Susan at 530-228-8775 or email sbk317@yahoo.com

What to bring:

Backpack with Travel Art Supplies for painting/drawing outdoors (journal, pens, paints, etc).

Water and snacks. Appropriate clothing for the weather. Travel chair – optional.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Wayfarers


Creating Hope art exhibit at El Dorado Arts Council ArtSpace in Placerville, CA from Sept 7 - Oct 16. Come see my new painting "Wayfarers" and the artwork of other wonderful artists on the theme of hope and peace.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Cute little "Distractions"

You are invited to come see my quirky paintings of feet and figures at the PAA Studio Tours 2010.

Where: Paul Cockrell's studio, 3629 Indian Creek Ct., Placerville.

When: Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 2-3, 2010
Time: 10 am - 5pm

See you there!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Along for the Ride (diptych)


"Along For the Ride" and more of my paintings of nudes can be seen in the Naked Awareness exhibit at EDAC ArtSpace, Placerville, CA until August 31.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Mukluks & Sled Rails

Gouache and colored pencil illustration for the upcoming show celebrating Jack London's "Call of the Wild" held at the El Dorado Arts Council.

Friday, December 18, 2009


Oh - the Mistle Toe!
Have a Toe-Riffic
Holiday Snuggle.