Tag: Donner summit

Donner Lake Blues

July 19, 2021

I was painting on location up above the Rainbow Bridge on Donner Summit concentrated on getting subtle blues and the soft light. As I painted I noticed a stream of light colored clouds on the horizon which I added to my painting. Only when I got home did I find out it was smoke from … More Donner Lake Blues

Tortoiseshells

August 14, 2019

Donner Summit migration of California Tortoiseshell butterflies this August. Millions of these butterflies were flying west over summit. I hiked up into Castle Peak meadow and sat off trail sketching them as they rested along the damp trail. Early in the morning they open their wings making it easier to sketch on location. I did … More Tortoiseshells