Keep in mind that this is an eco minded Plein Air group, anything you bring in must be brought back with you. No disposing of solvents or paint water on the premises.
Bring containers, and plastic bags to store paint waste and dispose of them properly at home.
Plein Air in Pine Air !
Wells Mill County Park
905 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ 08758
November 10, 2020
Photos are from our PSAA Plein Air at Wells Mill County Park on Tuesday 11/10. Not exactly sure how many members were there but can confirm that Suzi Hoffman, Tom Troyano, Margaret Hartwell, Leslie Williams and Paul Hartelius were there. It was a gorgeous, warm fall day with clear skies, and some color still in trees next to the reservoir. Most of the morning was spent catching up with the members, some painting/sketching, lots of photography and a short hike on a trail or two. All in all, a great outing !
That’s Tom Troyano in the hat and blue t-shirt; Margaret Hartwell has the striped pattern shirt, hat and a camera around her neck; Leslie Williams is wearing a black sweater sitting chatting with Tom on the left standing, Veronica Astrom, and Margaret is on far right.
Photos by Paul Hartelius
Pictured on the left is Paul Hartelius who did this ink and watercolor sketch.
Plein Air in Pine Air !
Pinelands Preservation Alliance
17 Pemberton Road, Southampton, NJ 08008
October 20th 9:30-1pm
Hello all!
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance has graciously let us meet at their location for Plein Air. This is a great spot as it is also the location of Rancocas Creek Farm which is adjacent to the Pinelands headquarters. There are many beautiful spots to paint around the property and a lot of interesting facts regarding the Rancocas Creek Farm. It is worth the trip!
“The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) has been working to protect the Pinelands since
1989 as the only nonprofit organization devoted specifically to New Jersey’s Pinelands. PPA’s
focus on the Pinelands is essential, because the ecology and environmental laws of the Pinelands are unique. The most important measure of our success is that vast forests still exist for people to enjoy, to cleanse our water supply, and to provide habitat in which native plants and wildlife can thrive.” (pinelandsalliance.org)
Hello all ! June 25th was the date set for those of you who were ready to get out
and paint outdoors ! Standard safety precautions still applied. For more information regarding the State and CDC guidelines concerning COVID-19 you can go to the website
The location: Barnegat Lighthouse in Barnegat Light.
Keep in mind that this is an eco-minded Plein Air group, anything you bring in must be brought back with you. No disposing of solvents or paint water on the premises. Bring containers, and plastic bags to store paint waste and dispose of them properly at home.
Thank you and stay safe !
Andrea Sauchelli
ps - 12 in total plus 2 grandkids participated! Included were
Suzi Hoffman, Joette Van Ness, Carol Freas, Andrea Sauchelli,
Carlo Gaboardi, Leslie Williams, Veronica Amabile, Nancy Camilleri,
Margaret Hartwell, Joy Krais, Charleen Leslie, and Paul Hartelius.
Masks and/or social distancing were the rules of the day and
sunscreen and bug spray were essential! Was nice to get
out and reunite with fellow artists again !
Photos by Paul Hartelius
Plein Air in Pine Air !
Manahawkin Lake Park
86 North Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
December 10, 2020, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Local Artists Take Inspiration From Manahawkin Lake Park
Our location was at the Manahawkin Lake Park, located at 86 North Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ. We enjoyed the brisk cold weather with a visit near Pine Shores local roots !
The Manahawkin Lake Park offers many interesting spots for painting close to home. There is a gazebo overlooking the lake as well as a bridge that takes you to the beautiful Stafford Community Garden and Heritage Park. There are many other spots to set up and get creative.
For more information regarding the State and CDC guidelines concerning COVID-19, please visit their website at
Keep in mind that this is an eco minded Plein Air group, anything you bring in must be brought back with you. No disposing of solvents or paint water on the premises. Bring containers, and plastic bags to store paint waste and dispose of them properly at home.
Here are a few artists bundled up and masked from the park on Dec.10th ! Although the sun was bright in a cloudless sky, the icy wind coming off of the lake made conditions for painting less than ideal and darn right frigid.
Andrea Sauchelli and others ignored the elements to produce their works of art or taking reference photos for future studies in the comfort and warmth of their home studios !
