super bloom
May 30, 2023
California spread a carpet of flowers to celebrate coming out of the drought.
Tag: plein aire painting
Eyeblink
November 1, 2022
I like to test myself to see how close I can match the paint to the trunk of a tree. Nailed it !
Always look down
October 25, 2022
While painting a view of trees, all these leaves filtered down in a gentle breeze. I picked up a few, to paint. I put them on tiny canvas and started by tracing their outlines. Fast studies of colors of the moment.
Day two and three on Hwy 267
October 6, 2022
Over the years painting this grove I like to experiment with different size canvas with backgrounds that may or not be actually there. This first one is with the pines behind the trees. The weather is warm, no smoke or wind. So I keep coming back.
Red’s Outlook
April 30, 2022
Every morning a Red Shoulder hawk would perch on these coastal oaks checking out its territory. I was fortunate to actually line up the tree trunks in my painting with the view when I stood back to take the photo.
October 7th 2021
October 7, 2021
October
September 30, 2021
Crossroads
September 28, 2021
Two years ago
September 16, 2021
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
Crystal Harling 