Welcome to Contra Costa Plein Air

                    

Contra Costa Plein Air is a friendly group of artists who get together to paint at scenic locations all around the Bay Area and beyond. Our paint-out dates and locations are inspired by the weather and members' suggestions. New artists are always welcome! There is no fee to participate.

Welcome, Jade Fon Painters!  Nice news, Contra Costa Plein Air and the Jade Fon Saturday Painters are teaming up, so starting in January, 2025 we'll be having joint paint-outs on Saturdays in addition to our usual mid-week line-up. All paint-outs will be posted here to help you with your planning. 

Upcoming paint-outs will be posted here on this blog. You can also visit Contra Costa Plein Air on Facebook to see upcoming paint-out events as well as photos of past paint-outs and helpful posts from members about plein air opportunities and topics of interest.

If you'd like to receive paint-out announcements by email contact Nancy Roberts, nancyrobertsstudio@gmail.com, to join the group. We look forward to painting with you sometime soon!

Now you can order all kinds of fun and functional products sporting the Contra Costa Plein Air logo.  Click here to browse the collection.

Nortonville Road, Pittsburg, February 22, 2025

 

Contra Costa Plein Air and Jade Fon Paint-Out

Saturday, February 22, 10 am - 2 pm

Nortonville Road in Pittsburg

for GPS use 5780 Nortonville Rd., Pittsburg CA 94565

Nortonville Road is looking beautiful right now! The almond trees are blooming and the hills are green. Let's paint there this Saturday, February 22nd, 10 am to 2 pm. Enter Nortonville Road from Kirker Pass Road on the outskirts of Pittsburg. You can use 5780 Nortonville Rd. in your GPS to help you find the street (that address is one of the residences, not our actual spot.)

Park and set up your easel along the gravel shoulder of the road. The big, scenic barn is near the beginning of the road, or drive to the end of the road for views of almonds and oaks and the little green farmhouse.

Heads up -- when you leave, turning left onto Kirker Pass can be scary (high speed traffic). If you need to head in the Concord direction it's easier to turn right and then find a safe way to circle back.

There are no restrooms in the area so plan ahead. Rain cancels. I hope to see you there!

Lake Del Valle, February 20, 2025

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Thursday, February 20, 10 am - 2 pm

Lake Del Valle

Del Valle Regional Park

7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550

Park website: Del Valle Regional Park | East Bay Parks

Let's go back to beautiful Lake Del Valle! We'll be painting on the East side of the lake where you'll find great views of the water, shoreline and surrounding hills.

After you pay your fee at the entry gate make an immediate right turn, then turn left at the signs for ARROYO MOCHO and FIESTA GRANDE picnic areas and park in the large lot. I'm attaching a map to help you find our spot. Please study the directions in advance because we can't use our phones or GPS in the park to find each other (no reception.)

The park entry fee is $5 per vehicle. There's no cell reception in the park (no kidding!) but there are pay phones for emergencies located at all restrooms and at the Marina Store. Rain cancels. I hope to see you there!

Round Valley Regional Preserve, February 15, 2025

Contra Costa Plein Air and Jade Fon Paint-Out

Saturday, February 15, 10 am - 2 pm

Round Valley Regional Preserve

19450 Marsh Creek Rd.,Brentwood CA 94513

Park website: Round Valley Regional Preserve | East Bay Parks

Let's go back to beautiful Round Valley! You can find nice views of the valley, hills and trees within steps of the parking lot, or venture a little further for views along the creek.

Admission is free, restrooms are open, rain cancels.

Dublin Heritage Park, February 8, 2025

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Saturday, February 8, 10 am - 2 pm

Dublin Heritage Park

6600 Donlon Way, Dublin CA 94568

Park website: Dublin Heritage Park & Museums | Dublin, CA - Official Website

Let's paint at beautiful Dublin Heritage Park, home to the historic Kolb House, barns and ranch buildings, a schoolhouse, church and pioneer cemetery. 

There's a parking lot on Donlon Way between the church and the schoolhouse museum, street parking on Donlon Way, and another parking lot behind the US Bank on Dublin Blvd. Restrooms are located in the center of the park near the Kolb House.

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