As an artist with a lengthy reputation of reliability and skill in the same county for several decades, I get asked to do many odd things in the name of art. It is just part of the business of art. Some friends have a painting of Mineral King by a long-deceased relative, someone who wasn’t […]
Going Bigger
In the post “Eight Things I Learned in October”, #3 said, “It is time to think about painting larger.” Doing rather than just talking is something I value, so. . . . . .I began a larger painting, and am slowly coming to understand the reason it feels necessary. Most of my paintings are 12×16″ […]
Good Season at Silver City
Yesterday the gate to Mineral King shut for the season. Since 2010, the Silver City Store at the Silver City Resort, as they are now officially called, has been selling my oil paintings. 2019 was the best year ever! 6×6″ remained the most popular size (it costs the least), the Crowley cabin with Farewell Gap in the background remained the most popular scene, with […]
Closing Up Mineral King
We closed our Mineral King cabin for the season. It is always a mixed bag, like most things in life. One last weekend, but a cold one with lots of work. One last time with friends, with some wondering if everyone will make it through the winter. One last look at things before the snow […]
More Mineral King in the Studio
I’ve been looking forward to painting in the painting studio/workshop for a few weeks. Going to Sandy Eggo, working on the mural, time in Mineral King – all good things, but still things that prevented painting in the studio. Life is a series of choices and consequences.
Painting Mineral King in the Studio
This is a commissioned oil painting of Mineral King. The Friend/Customer wanted a painting to fit a particular space and match some of her other paintings. This magical scene was her decision, and I am happy to comply. Here we go, step by step. Maybe something I learned in the plein air painting sessions is […]
Signs of Fall in Mineral King
A few cold days arrived in early October, so Trail Guy went up the hill to make sure our water system and cabins were faring well. (Yes, “cabins” plural, because he looks after many of our neighbors’ places too.) We went up together the following weekend, and it was still cold. It was colder inside […]
The Lower Mineral King Road
I went away for 6 days and missed a blogging appointment. While I am sorting out my thoughts and photos of the time away, here is a post from about 2 weeks ago, the last time I went to Mineral King.
Another Do-Over
When I was new to oil painting, I was bound to photos. That is the best way for me to learn – mix the colors to match the photo. Finally, after many years of painting, I have developed the ability and confidence to just make scenes look as good as I am able. P.S. This […]
Mineral King Wildflower Quest
A friend told me about a new wildflower by Crystal Creek, so Trail Guy, The Farmer, Hiking Buddy, and I went to see. When she described the flower, I said, “Sounds like Nettleleaf Horsemint”. But she didn’t remember a serrated leave edge, and I can rarely resist the call of a new flower. I dragged […]