Squaw Valley
March 16, 2021
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.
The famous winding road
March 2, 2021
This road runs along the ridge above Stinson Beach. Today was windless with plenty of bikes rolling by and a few motorcycles on way to Mt Tamaplais. It was odd that a photo popped up of a painting I did of the same area in 2013.
Moss and Lichen
February 25, 2021
Afternoon Journey
October 17, 2020
I could then finish the painting with the highlights that still exited in the trees. Sometimes they are gone before a painter gets to the end of a painting.
The edges
October 13, 2020
Aspen
October 13, 2020
The mosaic light between these aspen trunks is what I saw to paint.
Truckee cabin
October 6, 2020
My show of tree paintings is still up at the Truckee airport until October 19th 2020. This grove of aspen always gives me inspiration to paint.
Perazzo Cows
September 14, 2020
Most of California forests are closed do to fire danger. Parked above Perazzo Meadows I sat and sketched the view. Then a line of cows crossed through the grasses.
Woody
September 12, 2020
This pileated woodpecker show up at the birdbath this week. With all the smoke and fires on the West coast it looked as frazzled as I felt. I painted this on a wooden 10×10 inch panel. The arrow points to Truckee where this Woody was sighted. In the photo below there is a white headed … More Woody
Truckee Airport Show
August 25, 2020
I’m currently in a show at the Truckee airport! All of my paintings are in oil. I have focused the show on the changing of trees this coming autumn in the Truckee region. Come on out check out the 3 artists and order some food from the Red TRUCK cafe. Sit outside and enjoy the … More Truckee Airport Show
Crystal Harling 