New Although Sequoia National Park in Mineral King appears to be understaffed, with many things in a neglected state, things that are under the purview of private individuals are getting spiffed up. Cabin life is often about maintenance, and it is excellent to see this taking place. Finally, the Honeymoon Cabin has been painted! Yes, […]
Noticing, Neglected, and New: Neglected
Neglected Sequoia National Park appears to be seriously understaffed, particularly when it comes to Mineral King. These are a few things in Mineral King that I noticed. But wait—there’s more! A trail crew has done a bit of work on the Nature Trail. Along the road, oh my goodness. I shot these photos through the […]
This, That, and the Other Thing
This. . . . . . is the current status of the latest oil painting. More branches, twigs, leaves, and some wildflowers remain. I might even draw a few more blades of grass. I like long grass. That. . . . . . book with which I have been helping a doctor-turned-author, Dr. William Winn, […]
Because I Feel Like It
Normally I think pretty long and carefully about what to paint, particularly when trying to build up a solid body of work for a solo show. I know that citrus, sequoias, Mineral King, foothills, and local landmarks are the most likely to sell. After all, I did come here to earn a living, not to […]
Trail Guy’s Mineral King Story
Before I met him, Trail Guy spent three winters in Mineral King. At this year’s annual Mineral King Preservation Society “Picnic in the Park”, he told his story. You can listen and watch it on YouTube here: MKPS 2024 Picnic in the Park
Noticing, Neglected and New: Noticing
This begins a series of posts: Noticing, Neglected, and New. Today’s post is NOTICING. Noticing “Noticing”? Yes. Since my hiking is severely curtailed, I am walking with my eyes peeled for things I may not have noticed before. When hiking, one tends to focus on the next step. When simply walking, there is more of […]
Seven New Things Learned in July
2. What in the world? I’ve never heard of this brand of vehicle. (The name sounds like a made up woman’s moniker.) I got closer to look, and the Farmer said, “Better not touch that—it is about $100,000”. FOR A CAR?? WHAT’S IT MADE OUT OF?? And why in the world would someone bring something […]
Quickety Fix
What’s wrong with this picture? The downhill lane isn’t convincing, the leafy bush/tree over Guardsman #2 is too yellow and looks like a cultivated roundie-moundie, and the growies in that center lane are too mushy. All better now. The decision is made: this painting is called “Four Guardsmen”.
19 Oil Paintings Sold in May, June and July
Kaweah Arts in Three Rivers (now located in The Dome) and the store at the Silver City Resort 4 miles below Mineral King have been selling steadily for me so far this summer. When times are slow, it is easy to start thinking: “I’m a has-been. My prices are too high/too low. I’ve saturated the […]
Inching Forward in the Heat
When it is hot (i.e. “summer”), I prefer to paint in little stages rather than in long sessions. The swamp cooler helps, but it isn’t A/C for sure and for certain. This might be how it looked last time you saw it. “It” has the working title of “Keep Right”, and I am open to […]