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.
I received a request from High Camp Home to paint once again this group of aspen. The dimensions changed to a larger 48×60 inch canvas, and I warmed up the composition. I am excited that it will be hanging in a home for the holiday season! Sierra Autumn Evening I started and finished this painting … More Sierra Autumn Evening 2014
A few details of brush strokes and colors in the process of the painting.
My easel along the creek on a warm November afternoon. Big Browns VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I was walking along Sagehen Creek, it had snowed briefly the week before but today was warm. I found a couple of large patches of big brown mushrooms under a pine tree. They were bound tightly to the … More Mushrooms at Sagehen Creek
Bobcat VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I was astonished to look out my window in Truckee to see this cat coming around the corner. I quickly got my camera and positioned it looking at the birdbath, figuring the bobcat was coming for water. Because he didn’t notice me and I kept still, I felt so … More No Birds
Back to a favorite Autumn spot, painted many times over the years. It feels like going back to home. October 20 VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Today is October 21 and for my friend who fed me this summer and included me in her family events, I thought of you yesterday…Thank you Jane your present … More Aspens
I painted this horse from last years trip and asked this batman to smile as he rode into the sunset! Surprise Valley VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Arrived in Cedarville for my plein aire workshop with Jean LeGassick on a perfect cloudy day.
I was thinking about David Bowie and his song Changes today, as I painted this view surrounded with leaves fluttering in different hues. Autumn Equinox VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Special day to paint on it on Autumn Equinox. Autumn Equinox 11×14 inches
Silhouette VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Forest Silhouette 36x36in at HCH The trunks and branches of aspen after the autumn color disappears have a beauty of their own. This is a group over near Northstar late in October.
This painting started from a smaller version painted of these horses over a year ago. It was exciting when it sold. I was very lucky to view them in person, as they moved across a high valley in Northern California. I wanted to paint this version larger so went with a 24x48in canvas. I always … More Wild Horses of Modoc
This old wagon is located on Donner Pass Road, across from the hospital. There are a few left, in downtown, I liked the flowers that were drying up in the old bed of the wagon. Sometimes artist will paint over an older painting, as I did in this case. Rolling Thru Truckee VIEW SLIDE SHOW … More Truckee Wagon
Crystal Harling 