Back to Mineral King Painting Factory

I am back to Mineral King, figuratively speaking, not literally. There is finally some snow up there, and I’m happy to be here in the painting studio, painting summer scenes of Mineral King.

First, look who showed up! Piper and his brother arrived on a Friday, and Piper decided to get acquainted with us on Sunday. He spent most of Monday in hiding with his brother, and when I was finished painting, he came out.

Piper is the name he arrived with. We’ll probably keep it. (the name and the boy cat).

My initial goal was to begin 9 paintings, but then 2 more sold, so I increased it to 11. It feels daunting, so the plan is simply to begin each painting. Then when I paint next, I can choose whichever one rings my bell to focus on. Just need to get some momentum started. . .

Leaving Monarch, 8×10″
Timber Gap, 8×10″

What is this?
Oh! It is White Chief., 11×14″

Skies only on three 6×6″
Another sky on a 6×18″, a popular size
Mountain ridge underneath the sky. The squared-off peak is White Chief.
This 6×18″ of the Honeymoon Cabin feels very experimental. I’m making up the missing parts so that it fills the canvas. (The pink line is a strange computer action, courtesy of the Mac photo program. . .?)
End of the painting session, part one.
End of the painting session, part two.
Inspector Piper wants to know what happened here today.

P.S. I typed this blog post with Piper on my lap. This is good, but where is his brother??

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2 Comments

  1. Hi, Piper! Hi, Jana! Welcome to the wonderful world of black cats! Please keep in mind they are a greater target for those suspicious evil types who would do harm to black cats. Keep Piper close and safe!

    • Sharon, in our world, black cats are safer because they aren’t as visible to predators. Isn’t that an interesting contrast?

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