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

Golden Gate by Geri Keary

Acrylic, 22x28 framed with mat.

painted from a photo taken going out under the bridge.

Borges Ranch in spring, E. Burman

oil, 11" x 14"

Japanese tea garden

oil, 14"x18"

Iris Medley I by Julie Limberg

Tea Garden Gate by Julie Limberg

Walnut Creek Estate by Julie Limberg

Village of Cadillac by Pam Della

Colorful street scene in the village of Cadillac, southern France.

W/C, 11" x 14"

Old Almond Orchard by Pam Della

Oil.24" x 30". One of the many moods of Mt. Diablo - a constant challenge to the artist.

East Bay Hills by Nancy Partovi

This painting was done from a hillside in Walnut Creek last Spring.

Restoring the Red Oak Victory, by Geri Keary

Hummingbird at the Mission, by Nancy Partovi

This painting was done at Mission San Jose in September, entirely en plein air (except for the addition of the bird later).  It is currently on exhibit at the Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek.