Abalone at Point Lobos
January 24, 2020
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Nicole’s Oak
January 14, 2020
This beautiful oak is in Lucas Valley, California. I knew when I saw it that I wanted to paint it. It is now in a home nearby with someone who admires it as much as I do.
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
Front porch view
July 17, 2019
Buck moon July 17th 2019
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
Crystal Harling 