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.
Blackstone Bones VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Before the Super Bowl I did a scrabble hike up into an area I have found Black Tail deer antlers. I was amazed to find six, but no pairs. Hiking down I found a beautiful scull in a creek drainage.
January in Monterey VIEW SLIDE SHOW Weather was warm for January in Monterey. I was fortunate to arrive at Point Lobos State Park and get in a small tree study in the last hour of daylight. A excellent poem about early Monterey is in the downtown park. Had fun painting a study of the Pacific Grove Lighthouse, a few cypress … More Pizza box of Memories
The view over my fireplace
A brilliant colorful week of painting with warm days and cool nights. Seven Days click on large photo to start slide show
Solid Gold VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Late this afternoon I had just over an hour to capture the lighting on the aspen grove before the sun dropped below the background ridge. 12×12 inch oil
Transformation VIEW SLIDE SHOW This is a popular spot for photographers and artists in all seasons. It is located near Northstar Resort next to the Hwy 267 with easy access.
Blue and Gold VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL
Summer over, the green is gone. Same road just warm up those trees.October~17~2011 The Road VIEW SLIDE SHOW
High Camp Home VIEW SLIDE SHOW New Paintings!A couple of paintings are shown on location in other posts. Drop by High Camp Home in Truckee and view the new collection.Juniper occidentalis 48″x30″ Long Lake 10″x10″ Shades of Summer (aspen)30″x15 “Summer Heat (Balsamroot) 12″x12″Sunglow 36″x36″Sunset (juniper) 10″x10″Touched by Time (barn) 36″x48″
Autumn is an awesome time to paint around Truckee. Days are spent with my easel in aspen groves surrounded by brilliant color. Painting off a dusty back road in groves of aspen enjoying the silence and solitude just before a warm wind starts the leaves moving. Then months later I relive the moment in a larger painting. … More Blazing Color coming soon!
Crystal Harling 