White Chief is my favorite place to hike out of (in?) Mineral King. So far this summer, it has rained often, I’ve been preoccupied with family matters, and often I only want to sit, knit and/or split (wood) while in Mineral King. We have a tradition with a friend who spends time with us at […]
Discovering More in Mineral King
There is more to my life than selling oil paintings of Tulare County scenery. I spend a lot of time in Mineral King in the summer. It is a great source of inspiration, because it is the most beautiful place in Tulare County. (Go ahead and argue with me – present your case! I’m ALWAYS on […]
Long Way There
(Happy Birthday, Melissa!) Anyone remember the Little River Band? Does the song “Long Way There” do anything for you? I loved it in 1978, and I still do. Many people think of “Long and Winding Road” when it comes to driving to Mineral King. That is probably a more accurate theme song, but I used […]
Unusually Wet Summer in Mineral King
It has been an unusually wet summer in Mineral King (along with measurable, puddle-making rain in Three Rivers 3 times in July!) Most of the times I have gone up the hill, it has been wet. Rain, hail, drizzle, fog, overcast. It’s all good. It’s all very good. I pray for rain every day, and I […]
Non-commissioned oil paintings
So much to paint, so little time. These are new paintings, begun for the joy and challenge of the subjects, in addition to the confidence that they will sell. Mountain quail are shy. We are so fortunate to have 2 pairs feeding in our front yard in Mineral King. Because of the way the […]
Mineral King, Real and Painted
Time for some Mineral King, because I had a rough painting week with all those “Little Bit Too Hards”. I can paint Mineral King! Yes I can!! This is the first time I am painting Farewell Gap with that giant red fir on the left gone. GONE. Cut down. Bye-bye, big fir. Hello little red […]
And More New Mineral King Oil Paintings
As promised in yesterday’s blog post, here are more new (and 2 refreshed) oil paintings of Mineral King, a regular source of inspiration for this Central California artist, also known as “A Regionalist from Quaintsville”. However, when thinking of Mineral King, “Gorgeousville” is a better name! From top to bottom: Mineral King Valley, 12×16, $200; Mineral […]
New Mineral King Oil Paintings
Mineral King is a continual source of inspiration for this Central California artist. I believe it is one of the best places in Tulare County and probably in all of Central California. Two weeks ago I went on a focused Mineral King oil painting binge. Might even have been ninja crazy, although I still don’t […]
Mineral King Summer Storm
The summer storms continue in Mineral King. This is how things looked on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Trail Guy went hiking the next day to check out the effects of the flood. Trail erosion, high water marks, usually empty sink holes now full – none of that makes for good photos. So, have a look […]
Painting Mineral King
My oil paintings of Mineral King are selling steadily. This means I’d better get those paint brushes moving. Now that there are no drawing lessons, I have an extra day each week for painting. There is a method. I don’t just paint whatever floats my boat. Instead, I take inventory. Hmmm, how many Farewell Gaps […]