Friday December 11 - Cattle Point

Haku' Alfrescoes. This Friday December 11 2020, we are painting at Cattle Point, off Beach Drive (click  here  for map).

Please Note:

1) Images sent to Ron, can be increased to 1024 pixels on the longest edge

2) We will be taking a break from posting locations over the holidays. The next location post after today's post, will be for Friday January 22, 2021.

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday December 4 - Viaduct Flats

Aw ni ce Alfrescoes. This Friday December 4 2020, we will be painting at Viaduct Flats. Parking can be found at the Viaduct Flats parking lot, near the intersection of Viaduct Avenue and Interurban Road ( here  is a map of the location).

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday November 27 - Albert Head Lagoon

Swastyastu Alfrescoes. This Friday, November 27 2020, we will be painting at Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. Directions to this location can be found by clicking  here . Parking is at the end of Delgada Road.

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday November 20 - Goldstream Park

Laphi! Alfrescoes. This Friday November 20 2020, we will be painting at Goldstream Park. The map showing the location can be found  here .

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday November 13 - Canoe Brew Pub

Matcaci Alfrescoes. This Friday November 13 2020, we will be painting at the end of Swift Street, behind the Canoe Brew Pub (map  here ). 

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday November 06 - Ross Bay

Werte Alfrescoes! This Friday November 06 2020, we will be painting at Ross Bay (map to the location is found  here ). The Ross Bay Cemetery is here with some lovely monuments, paths, trees, etc. We also have access to the shoreline across Dallas Road.

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday October 30 - Lime Bay Park

Bunâ dzuâ Alfrescoes! This Friday, October 30 2020, we will be painting at Lime Bay Park in Esquimalt. A map of the location can be found  here . The Songhees Walkway runs through the park, and the E&N Victoria Roundhouse site is just to the north. There is lots of 2 hour parking along the street. 

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday October 23 - Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - Eagle Beach

Parev tsez Alfrescoes. This Friday October 23 2020, we will be painting at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - Eagle Beach (location  here ). Eagle Beach is where the rowers have their facility (just off the Pat Bay Highway).

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday October 16 - Francis/King Regional Park

Ezender Alfrescoes! This Friday October 16 2020, we will be painting at Francis/King Regional Park. A map of the location can be found  here .

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday October 9 - Esquimalt Lagoon, Coburg Peninsula

Grias di wohl Alfrescoes. This Friday October 9 2020, we will be painting at the Equimalt Lagoon, at the north end of the Coburg Peninsula, near the bridge (map  here ). 

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday October 2 - Michell's Farm

Aang Alfrescoes. We are painting at Michell's Farm Market this week, Friday October 2 2020.

Please don't use the front parking lot of Michell's Farm Market Store as this could inconvenience their customers. There is also parking along the road. Please don't park in any of the farm fields as it could cause damage. A map of the location can be found  here .

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday September 25 - Island View Beach Park

Ç'kemi Alfrescoes. This Friday September 25 2020, we are painting at Island View Beach Park. Directions to the location can be found  here .

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no Island View Beach Parklonger be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday September 18 - Government House

Tun-gât-jeta Alfrescoes. Our next paint-out (Friday September 18 2020) will be at Government House (1401 Rockland Street). There is limited parking at the House but if you drive up and go past the house, take the left driveway. There is plenty of parking at the bottom. Click  here  for a map.

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday September 11 - Esquimalt Gorge Park

Kamusta Alfrescoes! This Friday September 11 2020, we will be painting at Esquimalt Gorge Park, off Tillicum Road (map  here ).

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday September 4 - Tower Point Metchosin

šulmu Alfrescoes. This Friday September 4 2020, we will be returning to Tower Point in Metchosin. (location map  here ).

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday August 28 - Cadboro - Gyro Park

Goeie dag Alfrescoes. On Friday August 28 2020, we will be painting at Cadboro Bay Beach. Directions to this location can be found  here . Parking is at the end of Sinclair Road (Gyro Park).

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday August 21 - Patricia Bay Park

Сэлам Alfrescoes. This Friday August 21 2020, we are heading to Patricia Bay Park, in North Saanich. Directions to the location can be found  here .

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday August 14 - Swan Lake

Bziara žəbaait Alfrescoes. This Friday August 14 2020, we are heading to the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.

Directions to the parking lot can be found  here .

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
• Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday August 7 - Clover Point Park

NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

This Friday August 7 2020, we will be painting at Clover Point Park (a map can be found  here ). 

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi. Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday July 31 - ***UPDATE *** Havenwood House (Old Coast Collective)

***UPDATE***

Jeeka, ma chi uula Alfrescoes. This Friday July 31 2020, we will be painting at Havenwood (Pendry) House (Old Coast Collective Site). See the  map  for the location. The image below provides another view of the location. Please park in the gravel lot designated in the image below.

Please observe social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others, taking extra care during the Show'n'Tell.

We will be having a "Social Distanced" Show'n'Tell at Noon (red square in the image below), in front of Havenwood (Pendry) House. If you choose to participate, please place your painting 2m from your closest neighbour. Someone will then take pictures of the work and pass those on to Ron.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to attend. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday July 24 - Albert Head Lagoon

Moghrey mie Alfrescoes. This Friday, July 24 2020, we will be painting at Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. Directions to this location can be found by clicking  here . Parking is at the end of Delgada Road.


Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

We will be having a "Social Distanced" Show'n'Tell at Noon, near the parking. If you choose to participate, please place your painting 2m from your closest neighbour. Someone will then take pictures of the work and pass those on to Ron.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to attend. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday July 17 - Mount Douglas Park

Kia ora koutou Alfrescoes! This Friday July 17 2020, we will be painting at Mount Douglas Park. Directions can be found  here .

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

We will be trying a "Social Distanced" Show'n'Tell at Noon, at the picnic tables. If you choose to participate, please place your painting 2m from your closest neighbour. Someone will then take pictures of the work and pass those on to Ron.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to attend. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday July 10 - Tower Point Metchosin

Mari mari kom pu che Alfrescoes. This Friday July 10 2020, due to inclement weather last Friday, we will be returning to Tower Point in Metchosin. (location map  here ).

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

We will be trying a "Social Distanced" Show'n'Tell at Noon, meeting near the parking area. If you choose to participate, please place your painting 2m from your closest neighbour. Someone will then take pictures of the work and pass those on to Ron.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to attend. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday July 3 - Tower Point Metchosin

Lo̧kwe Aolep Alfrescoes. This Friday July 3 2020, we'll be painting at Tower Point in Metchosin. (location map  here ).

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

We will be trying a "Social Distanced" Show'n'Tell at Noon, meeting near the parking area. If you choose to participate, please place your painting 2m from your closest neighbour. Someone will then take pictures of the work and pass those on to Ron.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to attend. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday June 26 - Inn at Laurel Point

Bonzur Alfrescoes, This Friday, June 26, 2020, we are painting at the Inn at Laurel Point, a new location for us (map  here ).

The Inn is allowing us to paint from their interior courtyard (see map), which is accessed by walking through the hotel from the front entrance.

The hotel only asks two things:

1) please wait until 09:00am before arriving, and

2) do not attempt to walk from the Interior Courtyard to the outer walkway.

The Inner Courtyard may fill up with painters, therefore, to maintain social distancing, you can paint from the surrounding park, accessible from the path around the exterior of the hotel. 

The hotel is also allowing us to use their underground parking (see map for entrance location), and at the moment, there will be no charge for us to use this parking.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

For now, there will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday June 19 - Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - South

Gwe’ Alfrescoes. Due to the inclement weather last Friday, this Friday June 19 2020, we will be returning to Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - South (location  here ). The map shows the main parking lot we can use along Beaver Lake Road.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

For now, there will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday June 12 - Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - South

Bungiurnu Alfrescoes. This Friday June 12 2020, we will be painting at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - South (location  here ). The map shows the main parking lot we can use along Beaver Lake Road.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

For now, there will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday June 5 - Cattle Point

Sain baina uu Alfrescoes. This Friday June 5 2020, we are painting at Cattle Point, off Beach Drive (click  here  for map).

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

For now, there will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5 pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday May 29 - Saxe Point Park

Ne y windiga Alfrescoes! This Friday May 29, 2020, we will be resuming the weekly Friday plein air paint outs. We are painting at Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt. Directions to Saxe Point can be found  here .

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

For now, there will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Notice: Resuming the Friday Plein Air Paint Out

Manahúú Alfrescoes. Now that the province is beginning to relax lockdown and social distancing measures, we are planning to resume the weekly Friday Plein Air paint outs.

You will receive your first location email early next Wednesday morning, for a location on Friday May 29.

Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others.

For now, there will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon, so each artist is responsible to taking a picture of their own work and sending the image files to Ron Wilson, who  has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Friday April 24 - Location Cancelled

Hello Alfrescoes. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be setting a Friday location until it is safe to do so.

NOTE: The Alfrescoes Spring 2020 Coast Collective Show is cancelled, so there will be NO drop off of paintings on Monday April 27.

If you would like to continue the routine of painting, inside or outside, Friday mornings, Ron Wilson has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Keep Safe Everyone!

Friday April 17 - Location Cancelled

Hello Alfrescoes. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be setting a Friday location until it is safe to do so.

NOTE: The Alfrescoes Spring 2020 Coast Collective Show is cancelled, so there will be NO drop off of paintings on Monday April 27.

If you would like to continue the routine of painting, inside or outside, Friday mornings, Ron Wilson has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Keep Safe Everyone!

Friday April 10 - Location Cancelled

Hello Alfrescoes. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be posting the Friday location emails until it is safe to do so.

NOTE: The Alfrescoes Spring 2020 Coast Collective Show is cancelled, so there will be NO drop off of paintings on Monday April 27.
If you would like to continue the routine of painting, inside or outside, Friday mornings, Ron Wilson has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Keep Safe Everyone!

Friday April 3 - Location Cancelled

Hello Alfrescoes. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be posting the Friday location emails until it is safe to do so. 

NOTE: The Alfrescoes Spring 2020 Coast Collective Show is cancelled, so there will be NO drop off of paintings on Monday April 27.

NOTE: The SPIRIT BAY DAY scheduled for April 2, has been cancelled due to COVID-19

If you would like to continue the routine of painting, inside or outside, Friday mornings, Ron Wilson has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Keep Safe Everyone!

Friday March 27 - Location Cancelled

Hello Alfrescoes. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be posting the Friday location emails until it is safe to do so. We considered continuing Friday location emails but not have the Show'n'Tell at Noon. However, as you know, the public often stops to speak with artists when they are working. We feel it is safer just to stop all together.

The Alfrescoes Spring 2020 Coast Collective Show is cancelled, so there will be NO drop off of paintings on Monday April 27.

Update: The SPIRIT BAY DAY scheduled for April 2, has been cancelled due to COVID-19

If you would like to continue the routine of painting, inside or outside, Friday mornings, Ron Wilson has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Keep Safe Everyone!

Friday March 20 - Location Cancelled

Hello Alfrescoes. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be posting the Friday location emails until it is safe to do so. We considered continuing Friday location emails but not have the Show'n'Tell at Noon. However, as you know, the public often stops to speak with artists when they are working. We feel it is safer just to stop all together.

The Alfrescoes Spring 2020 Coast Collective Show is also cancelled, so there will be NO drop off of paintings on Monday April 27.

If you would like to continue the routine of painting, inside or outside, Friday mornings, Ron Wilson has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 5pm
• email to ronjbw@gmail.com
• If possible, the images should be cropped and reduced to 800 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.

Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.

Keep Safe Everyone!

Friday March 13 - Ross Bay

Pialli Alfrescoes! This Friday March 13 2020, we will be painting at Ross Bay (map to the location is found  here ). The Ross Bay Cemetery is here with some lovely monuments, paths, trees, etc. We also have access to the shoreline across Dallas Road. We'll meet for our Show'n'Tell at Noon near the Cemetery washroom area at the corner of Dallas Road and Memorial Crescent. See you there.

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Upcoming Event

The Alfrescoes Spring Show 2020

How to Register

To register for the show, click on the following link:

 Online Registration 

• Show Date: April 29 to May 10, 2020
• Location: Coast Collective Art Centre - 318 Wale Rd #103, Victoria (Colwood), BC
• Maximum Number of Submissions: 2
• Painting Drop Off Time: Monday April 27 from 9:00 - 9:30am
• Opening Reception: Saturday May 2 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
• Painting Pick Up Time: Sunday May 10 from 5:00 - 5:30pm

Who can enter? Any artist that has painted with the Al Frescoes at least once during 2019 or 2020

What can you enter? One or two plein air paintings. Maximum dimension of any side is 24". Paintings do not need to be painted with the Al Frescoes but must have been painted outdoors.

What is the cost? $5.00 per submission (Fee will be collected at drop off)

Important

When dropping your paintings off on April 27, please ensure that you have attached the following information on the back of each of your paintings:

Title of Work

Artist Name

If you have any questions, contact Desiree Bond (desbond7@gmail.com)