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What if you could travel and paint anywhere you like? You don’t require talent, nor do you have to have commitment. A glowing personality isn’t necessary, either. Welcome to the informal plein air painters club of the Central Coast where you can paint your heart out if you want.  All artists interested in painting or sketching are welcome to join a group that meets regularly on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  There is no fee and they welcome artists of all skill levels, so if you’re passing through or are planning a visit, keep the option open as one thing to do. Call Chris Weber at (805) 985-1464 for more information or email at art1chris@msn.com

February 5 – Santa Rosa County Park – Take Hwy 101 S to the Santa Rosa, Pleasant Valley Rd. exit and turn left. Go about 5.2 miles to Hill Canyon Rd. (about 1 mile from Mara Ville Gardens which is on the right side of street) and turn right. Look for signed entrance on your right and park.
February 12 – Bailard Park – Take Hwy 101 towards Santa Barbara and exit at Bailard Rd. Go left to parking lot and walk down path towards beach.
February 19 – Soule Park – Ojai – Take Hwy 33 to Ojai. Go past the Ojai Arcade shops and turn right on Boardman Rd. Go a short distance to park entrance on your right.
February 26 – Lake Casitas – Ojai – There is a fee to enter lake park – Take Hwy 33 towards Ojai. About 6 miles from the end of the freeway just past Wendy’s Restaurant turn left on Hwy 150, Baldwin Rd. Go to Santa Ana road and turn left. Go to the Lake Casitas entrance on your right. Go left after entering park and meet at the marina parking lot.

Other fantastic plein air locations include San Mateo County’ s Pescadero,  Newport Beach and Harbor, Laguna Beach, and Mendocino.