Day Two - Grass Valley and Painting

Made it to the Eastern Sierras and Grass Valley last night, and painted this 8 x 6 oil before finishing setting up camp. I really like this one because of the poles and wires indicating human involvement, but they are subtle, so I continue to enjoy the patterns of color and value. Called "Pine Evening", it is available for $125 just as soon as I sign it. (I can even mail it to you before I get home!) Paypal works, just let me know this one is the painting you are adding to your collection.

It was a gorgeous (but warm) ride over Highway 49 to get here, crossing several rivers and wandering through huge pine forests.  Today I continue into the high country before coming down to go north again.

Having everything with me in the trailer is a joy. No worries about what I am carrying--I even have my juicer, and juice up fruits and veggies for breakfast every morning.  Here's the camp site with Sparky waiting for the tent to go up. I think he likes it even more than I do!

I came through several towns that were on my list for possible places to relocate, but none of them really meets my needs.  Most in this area are just too dry for me, and with climate change, that isn't going to improve. Last summer's Rim fire in Yosemite in an indicator of that. 

However, this is a fun journey with a purpose and joyful in the paintings I'm creating. Although a solo trip, I feel you are all along with me as you read my posts. Thanks for that. Now off to get on the road again!

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On the Road Again....

Long time... I know. For all of you waiting patiently, I have been undergoing some massive changes in my life. Still painting, but in a different way.

Today I begin an art journey to cover some of the western United States, but in an unusual fashion.... see the image below.

I am riding a Honda F6B, which is like a Gold Wing, but sleeker and totally wonderful to ride. I custom painted it, using those skills I had from the days of painting vans in Europe. The trailer behind is a silver aluminum cargo trailer that carries all the camping gear, art stuff and "kitchen", as well as Sparky's food. Yes, Sparky is with me, watching out for me and also being great company. My concern for his comfort makes me stop more often than I probably would, and that's great for me (hydration) and for the art vistas that beg to be painted.

I have my oils with me this trip, and lots and lots of 4 x 6 and larger canvases. I plan to paint at least one painting per day on this glorious trip, and of course, they will be available to anyone who wants to take a piece of this lifestyle with them.

More on what's happening in my life as these days progress. Right now, I am on wifi for a "free hour" and will have to get this off to you before that time runs out.

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