More Outings for August 2024

 Saturday, August 3:  UFO trail in Des Moines

This is about the Maury Island Incident in 1942.  It will be different than the usual outing in that there are multiple locations.  You may choose to sketch one or all.  We will meet at the Maury Island Incident Mural, located at the 605 S 223rd St, Des Moines, WA 98198.   A handout will be available which gives the location of points of interest to this event.  Don't be late!

We will meet for throw down at 12:30 at the Quarterdeck Cafe in Des Moines Marina 22307 Dock Ave S #1, Des Moines, WA 98198   

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Wednesday, Aug 21:  Dune Peninsula Park at Point Defiance

5361 Yacht Club Rd, Tacoma, WA 98405

 

There are sweeping views on the 11-acre park and the Sound.  "Tacoma is the only place on Planet Earth to be “Dune’s” plot inspiration" The park is named for the monumental 1965 sci-fi novel it’s based on; a place which inspired the “Dune” world, where its creator Frank Herbert was born and which also happens to have a real-life “Dune” story behind it.

 

Meet at 10 am at the structure at end of parking lot.  There are rest rooms, shade and shelter. Throw down at 12:30 in the same location.

 

 

Thursday, August 8 Rosedale Gardens in Gig Harbor

7311 Rosedale Street NW, Gig Harbor  98335

Rosedale Gardens 

7311 Rosedale Street NW, Gig Harbor

Please park in the upper lot in order to save customer parking.  You are welcome to off load your gear near the gift shop if needed.  

Meet at 10:00 am in the upper lot.  Rosedale Gardens has beautifully landscaped grounds.  This site has covered outdoor areas for shade.  There are open areas, walking paths, a gift shop, plants, pottery and sculptures.  Public restrooms are available.

Sketching at Skansie Brothers Park

It was a lovely morning to partner with the Peninsula Art League plein air painters at the Skansie Brothers Park and Jerisich Public Dock.  Vendors were busily setting up for the Gig Harbor Farmers Market, boaters and paddle boarders were navigating through the waterways, and children were cooling off in the splash fountain.

The Throwdowns

Landing at Space park.

Urban Skechers Seattle and Urban Skechers Tacoma met in between at Kherson Park in Kent for an ad hoc outing to sketch the space themed playground. Susan, Ikuyo, Marlene, and Jen were there. Mike was also there but left early. Almost everyone sketched the lunar lander.

Of note, the Lunar Rover(s) were built in Kent by Boeing and 3 remain on the moon.

For those who might not be aware. Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, is based in Kent.

A year ago when I explored this park I sketched the moon buggy. This time I was one of the ones who sketched the lander. So many angles! 

More photos.

Thursday, July 11 Skansie Brothers Park in Gig Harbor

3211 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor

Skansie Brothers Park 

3211 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor

Meet at 10:00 at the Jerisich Public Dock.  Street parking is available adjacent to the park.  This park offers scenic views of the harbor, historic Skansie Brothers Netshed, a covered pavilion and waterfront access.  The Jerisich Public Dock is located adjacent to the Skansie Brothers Park and offers public restrooms, a viewing platform, picnic tables and public dock.  The Gig Harbor Farmers Market will be setting up in the morning and is scheduled to open 1-6.

July outings

 Saturday, July 6: Canceled due to heat advisory.

 Loretta's art on a city utility box

Corner of Market St. and South 11th St. In Tacoma

 

Late last year Loretta's art was installed as a wrap on a utility box.  It's located at the corner of Market and South 11th Streets in downtown Tacoma.

We'll meet there at 10 am to admire the art and then sketch in the area.  Return to the same location for throw-down.

Fri-Sun, July 19-21:  Sketcherfest, Edmonds, WA

While much is sold out, the Sunday Sketchbook Fair and the sketch outings are still available.  The latter is free to everyone.  Many of us will be there so we will shift the 3rd Wednesday outing to.....

Wednesday, July 24:   East Side Big Tom
 
2023 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

East Side Big Tom is Washington's oldest fast food drive though.  It also has lots and lots of dinosaurs! 

Meet at 10 am next to the picnic tables. 
 

Please park in the larger lot on the far side, corner of 4th Ave E and Wilson St SE rather in the tiny one next to the drive-through.  Let's leave space for their customers! Look for the large dino.

Let's also be good visitors and purchase food and drink from our host!

No ship!

We met to sketch the tall ship, Lady Washington but she left on an unexpected sailing! We're flexible so we all found something else interesting to sketch. 

I sketched the view under the shade of a  Rock the Dock umbrella. One of the servers was so nice to let me sit on their patio before they opened. The Mountain is out!

 I wandered down the dock to Thea's Park.

The Lady was back briefly but left again within about a half hour.  She was there just long enough to be in our photo.