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.
Shadow Selfie VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I use my shadow in photography to remove the direct light of subjects close up.. While at Point Lobos near Carmel, I started taking photos of favorite rock designs within my shadow. I began to play the warm against the cool shadow,connect shadows and move them around…Here are … More Point Lobos State Reserve
Quail continue to intrigue me with a designated scout guarding the flock. Here is one sitting in a pear tree. I painted this one who had found a branch across a old bench to sit on while on guard. On Guard! 12x12in HCH in December
Sierraville Barn VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I was excited to get a commission to paint my favorite barn in a larger square format. The original is at High Camp Home. Here is a photo of the barn. When you come into Sierraville, from Truckee, stay on Hwy 89, turn left at the T. It … More Second time around
Strutting My Stuff VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I enjoy these turkeys who wander the neighborhood in the spring, parading for the hens. In November, they forage for acorns. I am looking at a group of them right now out my window. The “Spare Me” turkey painting, in above large photo is now at High … More It’s turkey time
Smithneck Cafe VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Everyone going north on Hwy 89. should stop in and have a cup of coffee at Smithneck Café in Sierraville. This great place has homemade food and art covers the walls. Dwight and his crew make you feel welcome and he might even yodel for you if he … More Smithneck Farms in Sierraville
Warm it Up VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL High Camp Home is filled right now with color from recent paintings I completed.
Sierra City was a gold mine area in 1849. Today hiking and mountain biking are popular. The North Fork of the Yuba River was splashed with stripes of color from oaks along the canyon this October. I pulled off Hwy 49, and painted a view of the river and rocks down below. River View VIEW SLIDE … More Sierra City
Creek Aspen VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I painted all afternoon. On drive home still on a dirt road,I found this eye popping group on aspen.. I had one hour to get down the fundamental colors… it was a wonderful experience and warm weather. Finished with a high five!
Scrambled up to Truckee this month and caught the last hour of light in front of the aspen grove on Brockway Summit. I just got my colors into trees when the sun went behind the mountain.. Lucked out. My eyes kept going to the leafless grove to the left… not sure I can paint that, … More Another Year
Wise Eyes 48x30in. Sold High Camp Home I hear hooting in the spring around the hills behind my house. It is important not to use rat poison around your house, as a huge number of owls and hawks die from consuming the rats that have eaten the poison. A portion of my sale I … More Details of Owl
Crystal Harling 