Early Morning, Huasna River Road

Huasna Valley (pronounced 'waazna') is very close to me, both in location and in spirit.  I've been going there to paint for many years.  It's history lies deep in the Mexican land grant era, and it's name is from the Chumash Indians.  If you haven't explored here, you really need to add it to your list!  It's near Arroyo Grande, CA.  I've heard it used to be an official town and had it's own post office, and you can still see the old school house from 1907. For an in-depth history of the region, see www.southcountyhistory.org/huasna

This view was not there last year.  Nature created a new scene with the 2016-17 heavy rains, and I was amazed to see the change and drawn to record it.  I love the dark oak-covered hills and the very light-colored wash and cliff made by rain.  Unframed.