I've just returned from a paint-out at the beautiful Chimineas Ranch. This is the third weekend SLOPE (San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment) painters have spent an intensive weekend exploring and painting the varied, incredible land at this 30,000 acre ranch adjacent to the Carrizo Plain National Monument. From wildlife to vast vistas to treeless plains to oak covered hills and canyons to rusted old equipment, we've had a feast of painting opportunities. Watch for info about our coming Art Show and Ranch Celebration on May 1, 2010 or check out www.slopepainters.com