There are 2 valleys in my life: one is the Mineral King valley, and the other refers to the San Joaquin Valley. When we are in the mountains, we talk about “heading down the hill”, or “going to the valley”. This can mean driving to Three Rivers, Visalia, or points beyond. When we are in Three Rivers, we also say “heading down the hill” or “going to the valley”. This can mean Woodlake, Lemon Cove, Exeter, Visalia, or points beyond. This painting is titled “Into the Valley” and in this case, it refers to the trail leading from Farewell Gap down into the Mineral King Valley. 

 

Into the Valley – oil – 18 x 24″ – $432