Across from Northstar in Truckee, is a trail that leads to the meadow where Elizabethtown once stood. Flowers from our big winter cover the meadow. Streams of shooting stars, onions, larkspur and yampahs cover the meadow. I went out there for three days to paint. The second day thunder coming closer had me make a … More ElizabethTown
These trees are harder to find with all the snow the Sierra has got these winter. They are trees outside my kitchen window. Snowbound 8×10 inch linen panel framed at High Camp Home. Snowday 8×10 inch linen panel framed at High Camp Home. I am guessing the leaner on the right is probably completely covered … More Snowbound
I started a year ago on four 8 inch panels of aspen leaves I collected while out painting landscapes. I put the leaves on my easel for reference. I then worked on all four and put in a darker red orange background, but kept changing my mind, Then put them away for a year. I … More Evolution of a Leaf
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.
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.
The old shack is still standing on Hwy 267 near Brockway Summit. I have painted every year. This time I decided paint the view from what might have been the front of the shack. I want to capture what I see in different sizes of canvas. It is a favorite spot for families to come … More Day one of one more year
This building is located in Bodie State Historic Park in Bridgeport California, which is a gold-mine ghost town. The structures are all in a state of arrested decay, or have been left as is. You can walk through the dirt streets around and peer in windows. Bodie Homestead oil on canvas 40x30in. High Camp Home … More Bodie Homestead
The beginning of summer in Truckee and the Brockway Summit shack is still standing. Surrounded by beautiful Sierra Onions and spreads of Yampahs the aspens area now bright green.
This barn is in Genesee Valley in Plumas County. I painted this with a background of movement in warm colors because it reminded me of the Dixie Fire that was burned more than 963,000 acres in three months of 2021. I believe the barn is still standing. Sierra Barn 24×30 inch High Camp Home Sold
Crystal Harling 