Claytonia Ranch Paint Out
Saturday, June 11th, 8am-2pm

Are you an art lover? Inspired by the scenic beauty of the San Luis Valley’s wide open vistas? Join local & regional artists for a Plein Air Paint-Out in support of the Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust

This event is free and open to the public! Well known local and regional artists will be painting on-site and available for observation and discussion.  This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spring day on a beautiful ranch, knowing that it is conserved forever in its current state through the work of RiGHT and our partners.

Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity including changing weather conditions, wind and possibly mosquitoes!   Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, camera, binoculars, and join us for this chance to enjoy the beauty and abundant wildlife on this exquisite ranch.

Directions
To reach the Claytonia Ranch, turn west off of Hwy 285 just north of Villa Grove in Saguache County, on to the Kerber Creek Road (County Road LL56-- towards Bonanza).  Go 2.8 miles to the second set of double green gates on the left, at #55300.  The entrance will be marked with signs for the Paint-Out. 

Please note:  No dogs and no smoking allowed.  Thank you for respecting the owner's wishes.

Featured Artists
Joshua Been, Karen Bonnie, Paula Leopold, David Montgomery, Rita Roberts, and Karen Slade. For more information on these artists, see our "Keep the Rio Grande Grand" Featured Artists.

What is Plein Air?
Plein Air painting is a tradition popularized in 19th Century Europe.  Impressionist painters, including Renoir and Monet, advocated painting “in open air,” which challenged conventions at the time.  This attention to light and color set a new standard for authentically conveying the outdoor experience.  Plein-air painting presents a particular challenge: artists must paint quickly, due to the changing light and weather conditions, which often yields a freer style of painting

Paintings will be available for sale “off the easel.” A portion of all sales will benefit the RiGHT’s work to protect working ranches, scenic beauty, and wildlife habitat in the San Luis Valley.