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.
Pancho BLM Burro 30x40in. I attended this event last year in Reno. Burros adopted from the BLM in Nevada enjoyed competing in simple exercises.They might jump from standing position over a railing, go thru a gate, or walk in a figure eight pattern. The burros are tattooed on the side of their necks. I spent lots … More Western States Wild Horses and Burro Expo
Wine Country Relic 18×36 in. It is sitting on the edge of a mustard field. This truck is in St. Helena in the Napa Valley.
While in Carmel, Thomas Gilhooly took a photo of this Brown Pelican and I enjoyed painting it.
Duncan’s Cove VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL A misty morning in February along the California Coast. I was interested in the huge wave patterns continuously hitting the beach. Duncan’s Cove 3×3 feet.
Here is the first painting of one of the beautiful barns I found in Modoc County last October. The finished piece above is Modoc Sunset 36×48” this is the original barn
Tangerine Dream 2 VIEW SLIDE SHOW Ready for delivery this week a large 48×60 inch painting commissioned for High Camp Home.
I took a road trip to Surprise Valley in Modoc County, which is in the top eastern corner of California. In a distance this group of wild horses were stirring up the dust. I got this fantastic photo of them with a long distance camera. I was excited to come back home and capture them … More Modoc Wild Horses
With the benefit of having a surfer look at my studies I was able to correct some major problems, I understand how a wave works somewhat and now have more work to do.Thank you Norm.
Waves VIEW SLIDE SHOW These were the waves on January 19 the day before the big Maverick surf event at Half Moon Bay. I stood out at Asilomar Beach and did 4 fast 15 minute 5×7 studies taking advantage that waves coming in every 90 seconds. Not at all familiar painting waves it was … More Asilomar State Beach
is located in an old adobe, that was remodeled into a elegant home with much of the original details left in place.In 1994 the gallery wing was added and exhibits are changed a couple of times a year. I try to visit this favorite museum when in the area, and if lucky get in a … More Monterey Museum of Art
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