Hosted by Sue Hildreth at Tohono Chul Park in Tucson — every Wednesday

When: Wednesdays 7-8:30 am

Where: Meet at the exit of the Children’s Garden and pick our spots from there.

Bring your paper, sketch or paint supplies for this free public regular event. [There is an entry fee to Tohono Chul Park if you are not a member.]

Instructions:

Find a “sit-spot” where you can focus on what you want to sketch or paint.

As you get settled focus on your senses.

What do you see? What do you hear? Is there a breeze?

Take a few calming breaths and focus inside you. What do you feel? Don’t resist whatever happens, become the silent witness.

Pick something to draw and/or paint. Choose a landscape, a vignette, or focus on a plant or garden structure.

Consider documenting some basic information. Where are you? Date. What is the latitude, longitude, altitude? What is the weather? Temperature? What is the sky like (cloudy, clear, etc)? What time is sunrise & sunset today? Moon phase?

Start your sketch and/or painting.

Consider these starter phrases: I notice…. I wonder…. It reminds me of…. Did you enjoy doing this?

Consider coming back to the same spot and drawing/painting something a little different, or the same thing after the seasons have moved along a bit. Join us at our future sessions.

Data for Tohono Chul: 32.34 degrees N latitude, 110.98 degrees W longitude, 2515.6 ft altitude Sue Hildreth

PLEASE NOTE: This is a public, unaffiliated group. Anyone who attends is responsible for their own safety and health and well-being. By attending you acknowledge you are accepting all risk! Thank you!