Paint-outs Feb 25 and 27, Oakley Orchards

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Outs  -- Double header!

Friday, February 25, 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday, February 27, 10 am - 2 pm

Blooming orchards in Oakley
Marsh Creek Regional Trail where it crosses Delta Road
750 Delta Rd., Oakley CA 94561

The orchards are blooming in Oakley! Let's go paint them before the blossoms disappear. This is a double-header with paint-outs at this location on both Friday, February 25, 1 pm - 4 pm and Sunday, February 27, 10 am - 2 pm.  (Please note the 1 pm start time on Friday. You're welcome to go earlier if you like, but I won't be there until around 1 pm.)

We'll paint along the Marsh Creek Regional Trail just south of where it crosses Delta Road. There's a cherry orchard with the creek in the foreground and Mt. Diablo in the distance, and an almond orchard right next to the trail for great close-up views of the trees.

The address you can use to find our spot is 750 Delta Rd., Oakley CA 94561. Parking is along the shoulder of Delta Road. Marsh Creek Regional Trail is a wide, paved trail with plenty of room to set up our easels along the sides. You can find some nice views close to the road or walk in further along the trail to get closer to the almond trees.

Please note, there are no facilities at this location. Rain cancels. I hope to see you there on one or both days!

Paint-Out Feb 23, Big Break Regional Shoreline

Let's go back to beautiful Big Break Regional Shoreline on Wednesday, February 23rd, 10 am - 2 pm. This is a joint paint-out with the Concord Art Association so you may see some new faces. Welcome, everyone!

Park in the lot, then walk out the paved trail to get to some pretty shoreline views. You can even set up on the Fishing & Observation Pier for sweeping views of the San Joaquin River and back toward the shoreline and kayak cove.

Admission is free, restrooms are open, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!

Big Break Regional Shoreline
69 Big Break Rd., Oakley CA 94561
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/big-break

Paint-Out February 12 at Round Valley

 

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out
Saturday, February 12, 10 am - 2 pm
Round Valley Regional Preserve
19450 Marsh Creek Rd.
Brentwood CA 94513
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/round-valley

Let's go back to beautiful Round Valley on Saturday, February 12th, 10 am - 2 pm. There are plenty of good views within steps of the parking lot, or you can walk up the trail for more vistas. This is a joint paint-out with the Jade Fon Painters so you may see some new faces. Welcome, everyone!

Be aware that this is a very popular park on weekends so the parking lot may be crowded. Arriving by 10 am (or even earlier) is your best bet. Admission is free, restrooms are open, rain cancels. Hope to see you there!