When you grow up in the same county as the Sequoia Gigantea, you tend to call these guys “big trees”. That is sort of a Duh thing, but maybe we are a little duh-ish in Tulare County. As a graduate of Redwood High School, you’d think I’d call them “Redwoods”. But Noooo, I still call […]
Name This Painting. . .
. . . and the chosen titler will receive a token of my appreciation! (That means a prize, but not a huge one.) You might remember this painting from last year’s show called Images of Home. It was titled “Tulare County Barn”, because the show was about Tulare County images. Duh. This painting will be […]
Why Artists Choose Three Rivers, a rerun
Because I just began year 5 of blogging, I decided to repost some of my earlier blogs for my newer readers. When my art studio was in Exeter and I lived in Lemon Cove, people assumed I lived in Three Rivers. I’m guessing this was because of my occupation of pencil artist. (Given the choices […]
It’s Pretty Here
Three Rivers, Tulare County, central California, is GORGEOUS in the spring. Here are 4000 words worth of photos: Looks as if Michael is leading horses to water. He didn’t have to make them drink. This is just an average morning, out on an average walk, on an average spring day. My yard only looks like […]
Oak Mural
Call me “Butter” – I’m on a roll! A tree mural roll, that is. This time the wall was inside someone’s home. It began looking like this: There was a pile of scaffolding outside, and 4 strong men available to assemble it. And a sister on hand to tell Jeremy how dangerous his position was. […]
The Business of Art in Tulare County
This began as a plum orchard, then I added pink and renamed it Peach Orchard. February is so beautiful here in Tulare County! The drawing is sold, but I can always do another one for you. Today you can find me at the Farm Equipment Show, also known as The World Ag Expo. I’ll be hanging […]
You Know You’re A California Artist When. . . part 2
That was so fun that I decided to do it again in pencil. Split personality? No, same subjects (California, mostly Tulare County), same tight style. 1 . . . you draw the beach. Wood, Wind, Waves, pencil on paper, 12×16, matted and framed, $500 Central California Coastal Pier, sold Beach Birds, sold Wave Action, 11×14, […]
Walk in the Park
Today that animal I am married to is turning 59. We did a stroll in The Park. Anything feels like a stroll after attempting Monarch Lake on the old “trail” last week. We stayed in the foothills, and almost wished for shorts and were annoyed by the face flies. Hard to believe it is January. […]
Rural Living
Homer’s Nose, 16×12″, oil on wrapped canvas, $225 As a California artist, it is a little strange to have chosen this rural, central valley for my home. I like living in Tulare County. Sometimes I actually revel in it. Representing the beautiful parts of my home motivate, inspire and give me purpose with my art. […]
Why I make art, #4
Reason #4: It shows off Tulare County. My art provides a way to share beautiful places and moments of time with others. This is a natural thing – aren’t you just dying to tell someone or show someone or lend a book or see a movie with someone else? Me too. (You should have seen […]