Truckee and San Rafael, California, United States I work in oils and watercolors. The Sierra Nevada is the biggest inspiration for my paintings and sketches. As a fifth generation Californian, my family came to California with the Gold Rush of 1849. Wherever I travel I am inspired by nature. I enjoy sharing what catches my eye and how it evolved into my paintings. Reach me at my website, www.crystalharling.com. You you can see some of my artwork in High Camp Home, at 10191 Donner Pass Road, Truckee Ca. 530-582- 6866.
Details of a tree with the last color ready to drop with weekend rain on its way. Tree Hugger VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I felt I was layering puzzle pieces of color on to the surface of my canvas. Puzzle 6x12in. linen panel
Usually I have only my easel for a surface to put supplies on. I felt like I was glam painting with a table and shade. Truckee River Cottonwoods 10x8in Sold
Painting on location with a large canvas means you have to get all everything you want on canvas quickly. Here it is in the truck bed. In a Wink 12x36in canvas The different colors on one tree. This makes painting on location so exciting. The easel and canvas look so small next to the tree. … More In a Wink
Still Standing 8x8in thick canvas available Every year I paint this shack near Brockway Summit. I have been told it is the second most photographed site in Truckee. I have painted this view in the spring, summer and winter. Autumn is always my favorite. Painting it on location and watching all the photographers and family’s … More Repeat
I packed up my easel and jumped into the truck. I was ready to drive around looking for the right group of aspen to paint and glanced out my window in the driveway. I realized it was in front of me. Here is my first layer, I went dark in background In my Face 9x12in … More Location
I drove out to my favorite meadow early after the first night of snow, here in Truckee. I made the track with a painting in mind. It was cold but not windy By the time I finished the painting the snow had melted of the road. I was glad to catch it early with my … More First Snow
While I was painting last week, I was startled by the loud yipping of a coyote calling his companions across the meadow. The meadow was beautiful with dry grasses lightly covered with a layer of soft snow. The others answered I took a long walk after painting enjoying making tracks It was a quiet cold … More Meadow and Snow
I usually paint this view with the trees of yellows and oranges. This time I went for just the trees. Aspen View 48x36in HCH It is interesting to see the growth over the years. The painting in HCH
Phyllis Shafer is teaching a Plein Air landscape workshop at Incline this week. I am fortunate that I am one of her students! Take the time to check out her work if you haven’t heard of her. http://www.phyllisshafer.com/oilpaintings/ Rock Solid VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Tuesday we painted at Sand Harbor. The class was … More Sand Harbor Nevada
Out in Sierra Valley off Dyson Lane I saw two burrowing owls on fence posts. I figure they must have nest close. Because I couldn’t get a good photo of them I found some good drawing and photos of them in bird books and came up with two acrylic paintings this week. Mountain Burrowing … More Burrowing Owls
Crystal Harling 