Watch for easels and brushes around Bastrop, Smithville and LaGrange April 18-20 for an "en plein air" event.  "En Plein Air" is French and means open air.
     On Friday Outdoor Painter Society (OPS) artist will be painting at the 9E Ranch, courtesy of Joan and Kent Bohls, and in the afternoon the town of Smithville.  On Saturday, artist paint the town of Bastrop.  
    The artist end the event on Saturday and meet at the Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut Street, in Bastrop. The Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut Street in Bastrop. The Lost Pines Art Center is hosting a show an sale from 5:30- to 7:30.  The reception and show are open to the public. Stop by and meet professional artist and you will have the opportunity to buy origional art of Bastrop, Smithville and LaGrange.