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.
Speedboat Beach VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Speedboat Beach is in Kings Beach area of Tahoe. The parking is nearly non existent, with a small cove and private homes. I wanted to start the summer dipping into the lake with a small study. I can get my easel down to the shore without much trouble. … More Welcome to my world
This barn up in California near Goose Lake captured my eye last fall. I wasn’t excited about the background so I changed it with a more evening light. It would have been great to have had the time to do a small study of this barn, but not this trip. This is the photo of … More Barnscape
White Sulphur Springs Barn 48x30in. HCH Here is the finished 48x36in painting of the barn on Hwy 89 going to Graeagle California. I think I will go back out and paint another version with the sister barn next to this one. Detail of front of the barn
This barn is along Hwy 89 near Graeagle California, in Plumas County. The White Sulpher Hot Springs Ranch where the barn is located is currently being restored . I have admired this place for over 30 years. I have tried to imagine how to paint this barn with the white roof over the years as … More White Sulphur Springs Ranch Barn
I quickly sketched in a outline of the barn. Here is the finished painting. You can see that the shadow side is disappearing. I am excited to paint a larger version and use this painting to check my colors.
Birds VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Trip out to Sierra Valley and Graeagle. The Yellow -headed blackbirds hang out at the Marble Hot Springs Bridge. Wooly Bear Caterpillar
The Surprise Valley Hot Springs is a great place to stay near Cedarville, California. Utah a border collie would greet you at check in and follow you over to your room. I heard he isn’t around anymore. I thought I would paint a portrait of him for the owners.. He was one of those special … More Surprise Valley Dog
Poppies VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL This last week the poppies started spreading. Because of our drought the grasses haven’t growing tall. Poppies also like a drier soil so the blooms are wonderful this year. I did small paintings on location. Big Rock Poppies 5x7in. Poppies and Lupine 7x5in.
Rainwater VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL We got rain! Now is the time to take a hike up Blackstone Canyon to paint in between the rain drops. Although a small stream I was excited to get the easel set up.It was difficult to stand back and look at my work, as it was very steep. … More Blackstone in April
Morning on the Lake VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL This is a view on the east shore near Sand Harbor. I included a photo of my first layers on my toned canvas and tree details. Most of all my paintings start with a toned canvas. Morning on the Lake 40x40in HCH SOLD
Crystal Harling 