Steeple View at Retzlaff Winery by Catherine McCargar

Transparent watercolor, 11" x 14"

Sometimes there is a dark sky at the same time the earth is glowing. Sometimes it happens on a Saturday when we are out painting. Makes my day.

Private Collection

Plein Air Painter by Catherine McCargar

Transparent watercolor 10" x 14"

Plein air painters work with great anticipation to find just the right spot to set up for a painting. Here Bruce Ruark climbs a vineyard hill at Bent Creek Winery in Livermore, CA, enjoying the light, enjoying the challenge that awaits him when he gets out that big sheet of 300lb paper.

Elaine Burman and Her Friend the Llama

Elaine is painting in the countryside in Danville.  Her friend the llama looks like he is about ready to critique her work.

Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson on a hilltop in Rossmoor. Hopefully, Larry will post this painting again when it is completed.

Sunrise on the Bay by Pam Della

Oil, 18" x 24"
Looking down on the Palace of Fine Arts.

Mt. Diablo in January by Geri Keary

Acrylic 12x15

Done from a scenic area in Rossmoor of Diablo with foggy atmosphere in January