Front porch view
July 17, 2019
Buck moon July 17th 2019
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.
Spring Shack
June 4, 2019
My favorite old cabin on Hwy 267 near Northstar Truckee California. Its June and everything is turning green.
Backyard Color
May 20, 2019
Grass of Lucas Valley
May 20, 2019
Hiking up the hills of Lucas Valley has the grass changing from green to shades of beige and gold.
Pipevine Butterfly
May 16, 2019
Live Oak
May 9, 2019
This tree is in Lucas Valley. I have sketched it twice, in pencil and ink adding watercolor. It is fun to see which birds fly into it in the mornings.My sketches are placed in the trunk of this big tree.
Weed Wackers
April 28, 2019
Marin County uses goats for fuel reduction and vegetation management. They are owned by Star Creek Land Stewards Inc. These paintings have been named after invasive plants that the goats clear off hillsides. This week I had a chance to meet Bianca the project manager for Star Creek, I am excited to plan on painting … More Weed Wackers
Black Crowned Night Heron
March 30, 2019
This is a oil painting is of a juvenile night heron I glimpsed at the Las Gallinas Wildlife ponds. The ponds are a nesting area for Night Herons. I only saw this bird once.
Temblor Range
March 28, 2019
Temblor Range is in the California Coast Ranges that runs the length of Carrizo Plains.
Kingsnakes
March 18, 2019
After a wet winter, Kingsnakes started appearing at the Las Gallinas Wildlife ponds. I saw two snakes in the same locations. It was still wet and cold and they weren’t moving much. I was able to sketch one without it moving.
Crystal Harling 