The book The Cabins of Wilsonia may be in route to Three Rivers. Then again, it may not. Trust has been broken, so I am hearing the messages from the printer and the binder in the same sort of sound as the adult voices on Charlie Brown. Remember those? Meanwhile, I am occupied with various tasks, all […]
Thanksgiving Day in Mineral King
We could have gone to a traditional Thanksgiving Day family gathering, but we seem to be establishing our own quirky traditions instead. (Our family is quite flexible and forgiving.) Rather than write on and on, I’ll let the photos do the work.
New Mineral King Paintings
It’s Friday, so here is what I have that pertains to Mineral King. These are new oil paintings, some of which are already sold! Mineral King Flowers, 6×6″, oil on wrapped canvas, sold Mineral King Big Rock, 6×6″ oil on wrapped canvas, $50 Mineral King Cottonwood Trail, 6×6″, oil on wrapped canvas, […]
Mineral King Fall Painting
Cabin is closed, color wasn’t very spectacular, and the Park lit a burn which completely obscured the views. So, have a look at how Farewell Gap in Mineral King usually looks in early fall.
Scary in Mineral King
Today is Halloween, and it is scary in Mineral King. This is how it looked on Sunday, October 26. This is a screen shot from the Mineral King Webcam. It is called the Mosquito Fire, a “controlled burn”. This is a prescribed burn, deliberately set between Mosquito Creek and Avalanche Creek. (Never heard of […]
Seeking Inspiration in Mineral King
As a studio painter, I rely on my camera and memory. I’m continually seeking the best light, the most advantageous angle, the brightest colors, the most details and anything else that can be recorded. What is inspiration? Something that motivates me to take photos, to paint, to draw. It was another beautiful day in Mineral […]
Looking For Red Leaves in Mineral King
No red leaves at the Honeymoon Cabin. No red leaves here either. Let’s go hiking and see if there are any red leaves further up the valley. Yellow tunnel ahead – no red leaves there. Entering the yellow tunnel – maybe there will be red leaves on the other side. Yeppers, just above Soda Springs! […]
Feels Like Summer, Looks Like Fall in Mineral King
Last weekend the fall colors were beginning to show in Mineral King. Weird, because it sure still felt like summer. Rather than blather on about the endless heat, I’ll just shut my yap and share some photos. See that reddish tree? I wonder if it the same one I spent a weekend chasing back in […]
Married in Mineral King
Yep, we were. 28 years ago tomorrow. Hey Trail Guy, thanks for 28 years of supporting my relentless pursuit of art as a way of life. (No, I’m not putting personal messages on the World Wide Web.)
Fall Shows Ahead
Last year I couldn’t do any shows in the fall because I spent the entire year drawing for The Cabins of Wilsonia (WHEN WILL IT BE HERE???) This year I am painting again, because paintings sell best at shows. Truthfully, cards, tee shirts, and calendars sell best, but if one is an artist, one needs pure art […]