Here is a peculiar sight. The fan carries away toxins created by the welding of galvanized metal. Who knew? Isn’t this a nice photo? These 2 men have worked together for years. Kind of just warms your heart, no? This one is even better! It is my personal favorite. This man would rather be climbing […]
Mineral King Bridge, Part 4
The next day I counted 10 folks at one time working on this project! (Pay no attention to the truck and trailer on the bridge.) Most of the guys wear hard hats that resemble marshmallows. These aren’t all that helpful, since there isn’t anything crashing on anyone’s heads except harsh sunlight. Michael is wishing for […]
Mineral King Bridge, Part 3
The drive up the hill provided one of the best views I’ve ever seen of Sawtooth. This California artist misses no opportunities to record paintable scenes! I arrived at the end of a work day, which means I met about 6 or 8 giant trucks of Park folks. They were all courteous drivers, and we […]
The Daily Pomegranate
They’re very good for you. I think they overtook blueberries, but might have now fallen behind green tea or acai berry. Not sure, but they are certainly beautiful, and make great jelly! Pomegranate 35, oil on wrapped canvas, 6×6″, $40
An afternoon in Sequoia National Park
A pair of friends backpacked from Mineral King to Crescent Meadow. Michael (my husband) brought their van down to Three Rivers, and I drove up to Giant Forest to pick them up 6 days later. Much has changed in Sequoia National Park over the past 10 or 15 years. I followed Clueless Clive from Illinois […]
The Daily Painting Machine Fired Up Again
Sort of “daily”. Sort of not. Painting daily, or drawing daily. Not showing daily. Okay, whatever, just enjoy! 😎 Pomegranate 34, oil on wrapped canvas, 6×6″, $40
Mineral King Bridge, Part 2
Hmmm, I’ve never heard this parking lot referred to as the Franklin Lakes Trail parking lot. Guess those hikers have to park somewhere too. The project was begun the day after Labor Day, this year. The first order of business was to build a footbridge, which my husband The Road Guy, aptly accomplished with the […]
Mineral King Bridge
Because Mineral King is one of my main sources of inspiration, and many of my readers love Mineral King, there will be several posts about this bridge project. If you only read the blog for the art, stay tuned, because the project won’t last forever and will only have 1 or 2 entries a week […]
Rural Living
Homer’s Nose, 16×12″, oil on wrapped canvas, $225 As a California artist, it is a little strange to have chosen this rural, central valley for my home. I like living in Tulare County. Sometimes I actually revel in it. Representing the beautiful parts of my home motivate, inspire and give me purpose with my art. […]
List of Random Subjects
Not For Sale. Pencil on Paper. Approximately 5×7″. Currently Untitled. Today is a list of thoughts for my regular readers. Irregular readers may peek too. (Take that any way you wish.) Congratulations to Sophie, Leslie, and Kim on winning a prize. They were the first 3 folks to subscribe by email via a new gadget […]