A Modoc Summer

Summer in Modoc County can get a bit hot.  I have been heading to the higher elevations to escape the heat where I found some beautiful alpine lakes and rushing creeks and rivers.

Slate Waters, Oil on Canvas   9"x12"
This relatively turbulent section of the South Fork Pitt River provided a wonderful opportunity to study the rushing water crash between and flow over the numersous rocks.  The slate green color of the water contrasted nicely with the bright green foliage on the shores.

 

A Remnant, Oil on Canvas   10"x8"
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A skeleton of a Ponderosa Pine stands guard on the shore of Blue Lake in the South Warner Wilderness.

Skies Aflame, Oil on Canvas   6"x8"
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As the sun set over the sleepy town of Alturas, the clouds floating overhead took on wonderful hues of orange, pink, and purple.

A Summer Storm, Oil on Canvas   6"x8"

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 This old barn is situated just outside Lake City, a tiny village in Modoc's Surprise Valley.  A summer thunder storm was passing through the area as I painted this and I saw a few thunder bolts come down from the sky.

Sale on Annuals, Oil on Canvas   6"x8"
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 Maxwell's Nursery in Alturas California is the location of this charming scene.  Marigolds and other annuals shone brightly in the morning sun.

A Summer Blessing, Oil on Canvas   8"x6"
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A much needed summer rain storm passed though Modoc County.  Sheets of rain could be seen falling on the Warners in the distance.

Big Sage Procession, Oil on Canvas   8"x10"
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These giant cloud formations quickly sailed by the Big Sage Reservoir in the Devil's Garden.

The Fallen Ones, Oil on Canvas   6"x8"
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 These mummified trees rest near the shores of Clear Lake in the South Warner Wilderness.

Lime Shores, Oil on Canvas   10"x8"
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Bullseye Lake is just a short drive from Medicine Lake near the Lava Beds National Monument.

Sapphire and Emerald , Oil on Canvas   8"x10"
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The crystal clear sapphire blues of Medicine Lake sparkled on this picturesque summer day.

Summit Road, Oil on Canvas   6"x8"
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From the Summit Road, one can clearly see the spine that connects Squaw and Warren Peaks in the Modoc National Forest.  From Pepperdine Campground, it is a 10 mile round trip to Patterson Lake near the summit of Warren Peak.

Out on the Lake, Oil on Canvas   10"x8"

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  A small fishing boat races across the vivid blue waters of Blue Lake in the South Warner Wilderness.  The lillies in the foreground formed wonderful patterns..