One Saturday a.m., it was raining like crazy in Mineral King. Too bad. We geared up, and headed over to the Sawtooth parking lot to see if there were any hardy souls who wanted to visit the Empire mines. We found 2 people in flip-flops, and said, “Nope, not those shoes”. They knew that but […]
New and Improved Farewell Gap
Last year I did an oil painting of a standard Mineral King scene, Farewell Gap. It didn’t sell. No big deal. I took it to shows and put it on my website. It didn’t sell. What gives? I took it back to the Silver City Store this year and everything has sold so far except […]
Rainy Morning Fun in Mineral King
How many people does it take to build a futon bunk bed? FIVE! (The white in the foreground is the so-called “instruction” sheet and reader’s hands, and #5 is taking the photo.) No, SIX!! (The cowboy hat is on the head of an engineer, who was just as baffled as we were by the so-called […]
How to Decide if There is Enough Contrast
When I worked exclusively in pencil, a drawing had to have contrast. My friend Debbie used to say, “Remember, black is your friend.” She was right. Without contrast, a drawing is flat, plain gray and boring. Paintings can sometimes get away with not very much contrast. They don’t look great, but the color distracts from […]
Business Decisions Are Hard Without A Crystal Ball
Maybe they are hard with one too. I’ve been getting the message from several sources that my prices are too low. My subject matter is Tulare County, and most of my customers are here. Because we are poor, fat, undereducated, breathing bad air, and accustomed to frugality, I price my art work accordingly. Common art marketing […]
Final Mineral King Cabin Pencil Drawings For Sale
Remember to take care when buying – each Buy Now button is beneath its drawing. Martin-Dula, page 64, 7-7/8 x 5″, $39 SOLD
More Mineral King Cabin Pencil Drawings For Sale
Take care – each Buy Now button is BENEATH its cabin drawing.
Fridays Are For Mineral King
You’ve been polite while I sell you pencil drawings of Mineral King cabins. Today, let’s rest our eyes and minds with this photo of Mineral King: Trail Guy will be leading a hike up to the Empire Mine area on July 27, 9 a.m. Depending on the state of my plantar fasciitis, I may be […]
Mineral King Cabin Pencil Drawings For Sale Now
In the last century, I began drawing people’s cabins in pencil while I lived in a cabin. These were mostly in and around Mineral King. My business name, Cabinart, was born at that time. About ten years later, my friend Jennifer suggested that I make a book of drawings. Because this was all before print-on-demand, […]
Wildlife and Wildflowers in Mineral King
Today I will try to be quiet so you can enjoy some photos in peace. Okay, I cannot contain myself. This guy was RIDING A BIKE down the Mosquito/Eagle Lakes trail. Strictly forbidden. Bad photo, but I wanted to let you all know to not do this. (ride your bike on a trail, not take […]