I know, it is Friday and I’m still talking about Tahoe. It was beautiful and this post is for your enjoyment, not because I have a compulsion to finish topics, although that may be a factor here. This post will be long so that I can finish (not that I have a finishing compulsion or […]
With Apologies to the Veterans
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day. I messed up by posting something not about veterans. When I realized it, I painted a flag on the door to my painting studio. What veterans have done is incomprehensible to me in its sacrificial capacity. I am in awe of their bravery, adventuresome spirit, discipline, devotion, patriotism and unselfishness. Even […]
Fridays are for Tahoe?
Is it possible that I have run out of things to write about Mineral King? It is true that my interaction with the place is lessened once the cabin is closed for the season. I might have shown you all the best photos already. Recycling photos is a little boring. . . a cop-out method […]
Drooling Over Other Artists’ Work
On September 12 I posted about finally deciding how I want to paint. There is still some inner conflict as the zillions of conflicting instructional voices fade away. There is also a tremendous amount of inspiration. This is serious realism. Look at these paintings by artists whom I admire greatly (and please do click on […]
A Secret Mineral King Hike in Photos
I don’t want to tell the world where this hike is because I want it to stay trail-less. So, I’ll show you photos. If you know where it is and you choose to comment, don’t write the name, okay? Thanks! I hiked the first 5 miles wearing my old Tevas. Isn’t that amazing? I recently […]
I Have Now Chosen
I began oil painting on March 8, 2006. Sometimes it is hard, sometimes it is really hard, once in awhile it is fun. Sometimes I even like a painting or two. Oak Grove Bridge, 6×6″, private collection, 2013 2 classes at Michael’s (the craft store, NOT my husband!), 1/2 semester at the local junior college, […]
White Chief is the Best Hike in Mineral King
It is steep, really really steep, but White Chief canyon/bowl/valley begins only about 2-1/2 miles out of Mineral King. It has so much variety – you can go short or far, there are natural caves and historical mining tunnels, and a zillion kinds of rocks, sink holes, a lake, some sort of ponds, and even […]
List of random thoughts about cabins and Mineral King
For clarification, this blog is about a California artist, me, to be specific. Mineral King is one of my main sources of inspiration, it is in California, I call my business “Cabinart”, there are cabins in Mineral King, and this is The Season in Mineral King. Any questions? Yes? Click on the commenting line that […]
A Nice Walk in Mineral King
Just to review: a hike is when you take a pack and food; a walk is just a walk. In addition to the Nature Trail/Wildflower Walk, there is a nice walk to the upper valley to a place we call Soda Springs. It might be 4 miles round trip. Start here. Cross the bridge (unless […]
Nature Trail aka Wildflower Walk in Mineral King
In Mineral King, you can walk from Cold Springs Campground up to the actual Mineral King valley on a trail, called “the Nature Trail”. That name bugs me. My faithful blog reading and commenting friend (Hi Mel!) suggested “the Wildflower Trail”. I prefer aliteration, and because I never take a pack or food when I […]