Paint-Out April 1, Locke

Let's go back to the historic Delta town of Locke! There's plenty of great stuff to paint along Main Street, or you may prefer the adjacent residential area with houses, gardens and farm buildings.

It's all a short walk from the Public Parking Lot on Locke Road. Martha Esch, artist and owner of the Lockeport Grill and Fountain will be our host and will be allowing us to use her restroom. She'll also have lunch combos available for purchase (place your order with her in the morning and she'll have your food ready around noon). And as an added treat Martha is offering us artists a 20% discount to stay at her charming Locke B & B upstairs from the diner. Call her at (916) 776-1000 for info and reservations or email her at aeroplane88@hotmail.com.

The Public Parking Lot is on Locke Road, a side street off River Road at the north end of Locke (Walnut Grove). The address of the Lockeport Grill and Fountain is 13959 Main St., Locke (Walnut Grove) CA 95690.

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

 

Paint-Out March 31, Black Diamond Mines

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Friday, March 31, 10 am - 2 pm

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

5175 Somersville Rd., Antioch CA 94509

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Pop-up paint-out! Black Diamond is looking gloriously green and beautiful right now. Let's paint the spectacular views around the upper parking lot. After you go through the entry gate drive past the first parking lot and continue all the way to the top of the hill to park in the upper lot. Then fan out to find your spot. There's a paved trail with lots of beautiful views in all directions.

Admission is usually free ($5 if the entry kiosk happens to be staffed), rain cancels. I hope to see you there!

Paint-Out March 26, Martinez Shoreline

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Sunday, March 26, 10 am - 2 pm

Martinez Shoreline

North end of Court Street, Martinez

https://www.ebparks.org/parks/martinez/

Let's paint at the beautiful Martinez Shoreline! Park at the Ferry Point Picnic Area at the end of North Court Street on the left, then fan out to find your spot. It's a short walk out the trail to find views of the Carquinez Strait, marshlands, boats and bridges. Park restrooms are nearby, and I'm told there's also a restroom in the Harbormaster's building.

This is part of Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park. I'm posting a map below to help you find us.

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

Paint-Outs March 15 & 16, Oakley Orchard

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

• Wednesday, March 15, 10 am - 2 pm
• Thursday, March 16, 10 am - 2 pm

Blooming Orchard in Oakley

Marsh Creek Regional Trail at Delta Rd.

750 Delta Rd., Oakley CA 94561

Double header! The pretty little trail-side orchard in Oakley is blooming like crazy right now so I'm setting up paint-outs there both Wednesday and Thursday this week, March 15 and 16. Clear weather is forecast, finally a break in the rain.

We'll be painting along the Marsh Creek Regional Trail just south of where it crosses Delta Road. Our blooming orchard is on the left, a short walk along the paved trail. We can set up along the side of the trail for lovely close-up views of the trees. There's a fence, but it's very transparent.

The address you can use to find our spot is 750 Delta Rd., Oakley CA 94561. Parking is along the shoulder of Delta Road. Please note, there are no restrooms at this location, but shopping centers are a short drive away. Admission is free, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!