Paint-Out June 15, Eckley Pier

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Wednesday, June 15, 10 am - 3 pm

Eckley Pier, Crockett

Carquinez Strait Regional Park

Bull Valley Staging Area

166 Carquinez Scenic Dr., Crockett CA 94525

https://www.ebparks.org/parks/carquinez-strait#maps

Let's go back to Eckley Pier, part of the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline Park in Crockett. This location has a beautiful mix of natural shoreline, water vistas and manmade structures old and new.

Enter the park at the Bull Valley Staging area (see map below, click on the image to enlarge), then drive down to the parking lot on the lower level where you’ll find Eckley Pier and shoreline views. Or you may prefer to park in the first parking lot at the top of the hill and paint the panoramic views of the Carquinez Strait. There’s also a good view of a classic old barn from the top level.

There’s a restroom at the top level and a port-a-potty at the pier. Bring your own water. Admission is free, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!

Paint-Out May 28, Diablo view at Northgate HS

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Saturday, May 28, 10 am - 2 pm

Across the street from Northgate High School

425 Castle Rock Rd., Walnut Creek CA 94598

Let's paint the Diablo view from the trail across the street from Northgate High School in Walnut Creek. Street parking, no restrooms. Be prepared for hot weather. You may even decide to start early to beat the heat.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Nancy

Concord Plein Air Event, May 13 - 15

The Concord Art Association's "Colors of Spring" Plein Air Paint-Out is coming up this Friday, May 13, with the follow-up exhibit on Sat & Sun, May 14-15. The focus is on historic buildings around town. Lots of good stuff -- should be fun! Note that the participation fee is $20 and you can pay when checking in if you haven't pre-registered. Here are flyers with more info, and you can also find all of the details on the CAA website, https://www.concordartassociation.org/calls-colors-of-spring

I hope to see you there!