Author: crystal harling

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.

Summer 2021

June 23, 2021

For Summer Solstice this year I went back to Squaw Valley. In years past I painted snow on those peaks. This year only used 3 dots white paint .

Low Tide

May 3, 2021

Exploring the coast and tidepools near Fort Bragg California with a 1.7 minus tide. For the first time I saw many large abalone and lots of large sea stars. Seals with newborns and no people.

Hill poppies

March 29, 2021

My annual hike up the hill to sketch and admire the green grasses and local poppies before they disappear. I can actually see the hill turn more orange as the day progresses and they open more. The 16×8 inch frame gives the watercolor an arts and crafts period touch.

Sonoma oak

March 21, 2021

This time of year the bay area oaks are waking up to spring. Some of the deciduous oaks have catkins dangling from the branches. This oak early in the morning glowed with catkins and lace lichen. A group of cows watched from a distance while I took photos of this tree which later turned into … More Sonoma oak