Equine Heaven--Sunnyfield Farms Paintout Saturday May 2, 2015

Sunnyfield Farm in Bedford, New York.  Photo:  Heather Ward

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters Event at Sunnyfield Farm May 2nd, 2015

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters (POP) will host a free painting/sketching event in Bedford, NY at Sunnyfield Farm, May 2nd, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Sunnyfield Farm, located off NY Route 172, offers many views and painting opportunities of rolling paddocks and thoroughbred horses in sweeping landscapes. The event is free and open to artists of all skill levels to come and sketch or paint for the day—no instruction will be provided. Pre-registration is required with a limit of 10 participants.  Parking info and directions will be provided to registrants.  Artists should bring an easel and art supplies, and a sack lunch.  Group will break for lunch around noon.  Facilities available.  Rain will cancel event.  Alternate rain date:  Sunday, May 24th.

POP is a “plein air” (outdoor) painting group formed to promote landscape painting in all media, camaraderie amongst local artists, and to help in the preservation of natural and historical spaces.  

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POP Painters Invited to Paint at Flanders May 9th--Woodbury CT

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters (POP) will host a free painting/sketching event in Woodbury on Saturday, May 9th, in cooperation with Flanders Nature Center.  Flanders, originally the studio and farm of Natalie Van Vleck, offers many views and painting opportunities for artists.  Free and open to artists of all skill levels to come and sketch or paint for the day—no instruction provided.  Rain cancels event. 

Directions to event: from I-84, Exit 15, travel North on Route 6, pass through Woodbury, then turn left on Flanders Road.  Center will be at the intersection of Flanders Road and 5 Church Hill Road. 

POP is a “plein air” (outdoor) painting group formed to promote landscape painting in all media, camaraderie amongst local artists, and to help in the preservation of natural and historical spaces in Southbury and the surrounding area.  

For more information on this event or future events, please call or email:

Zufar Bikbov Demo Sunday, 10/5 at 1PM

Stone Walls by Zufar Bikbov

POP's own Zufar Bikbov will demo at 12:30 PM on Sunday in Norwalk. He told me he'd be painting stone walls! Looking forward to seeing his one-man show too. 

Location: ARTWorks Gallery on the Green 
St. Paul's on the Green
Chittim-Howell House
60 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT

POP Visits Flanders Nature Center Saturday 10/4

Final Season Event at Flanders Nature Center, Saturday, October 4th, 2014

Flanders offers many views perfect for painting.  

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters (POP) will host a free painting/sketching event in Woodbury at the Flanders Nature Center October 4^th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The nature center is located at 5 Church Hill Road.  Flanders offers preserved pastoral scenes with barns, colonial architecture, ponds and a variety of fields with hiking trails, and the home and former studio of noted artist Natalie Van Vleck – many painting opportunities for artists. The event is free and open to artists of all skill levels to come and sketch or paint for the day—no instruction provided. Young painters welcome with a parent.  Parking is adjacent to the center.  Participants should bring an easel and art supplies, water, bug spray, a sack lunch.  Group will break for lunch around noon.  Facilities available.  Rain cancels.

Directions to event: from I-84, Exit 15, travel North on Route 6, pass through Woodbury, then turn left on Flanders Road.  Center will be at the intersection of Flanders Road and Church Hill Road. 

Painters to Gather at Southford Falls 9-27 (note DATE CHANGE)

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters Event at Southford Falls, Saturday, September 27th, 2014

Photo by Robin Seabury, State of CT Photo Gallery

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters (POP) will host a free painting/sketching event in Southbury at Southford Falls Saturday, September 26^th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, in cooperation with the Southbury Historical Society.  Southford Falls, located off Route 188, offers water views (lake, and waterfall spillway from old Diamond Match Factory) and painting opportunities for artists. The event is free and open to artists of all skill levels to come and sketch or paint for the day—no instruction provided. Young painters welcome with a parent.  Parking is adjacent to the park.  Participants should bring an easel and art supplies, water, bug spray, a sack lunch.  Group will break for lunch around noon.  Facilities available.  Non-artists may enjoy the moderate hiking terrain.  Rain cancels.

POP is a “plein air” (outdoor) painting group formed to promote landscape painting in all media, camaraderie amongst local artists, and to help in the preservation of natural and historical spaces in Southbury and the surrounding area.  

Directions to event: from I-84, Exit 15, travel South on Route 6, turn right on Route 188.  Park will be on left hand side of 188. 

POP Painters Invitational Pine Meadow Gardens

POP and CCS Invitational Event Saturday 8/16 (Rain Date 8/17)

Garden, art, and music lovers are invited to experience special music, plein air art, and the beauty of Pine Meadow Gardens on Saturday, August 16th.  Twelve invited POP Painters will participate in the Connecticut Choral Society fundraiser to be held at the gardens, in conjunction with a chamber music concert, and gourmet seated dinner.   In the event of rain, the fundraiser will take place the following day, Sunday.  CLICK Photos for large versions

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Tickets required.

POP Paints by Lake Zoar in Southbury July 26th

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters (POP) will host a free painting/sketching event in Southbury on Lake Zoar on Saturday, July 26^th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, in cooperation with the Southbury Historical Society.  Free and open to artists of all skill levels to come and sketch or paint for the day—no instruction provided. PARKING: IN FIELD adjacent to cul de sac.  PLEASE do not park in cul de sac.  Rain cancels.

Lake Zoar offers many water views and painting opportunities for artists. Directions: travel North on Route 172, turn left on West Flat Hill Road at South Britain Country Store, turn right on Purchase Brook Road and then left on West Purchase Road.  Finally, turn left on West Gilbert Road and follow to end.  Location is on Right..  Participants should bring an easel and art supplies, water, bug spray.  Group will break for lunch around noon.  

POP is a “plein air” (outdoor) painting group formed to promote landscape painting in all media, camaraderie amongst local artists, and to help in the preservation of natural and historical spaces in Southbury and the surrounding area.  

For more information on this event or future events, please call or email:

Ellie Boyd, 203-264-2313, ellie@ellieboydstudio.com