I've
traveled in California's eastern Sierra a lot, have led numerous photo
workshops there, and never grow tired of the place. There's a stretch of
road north of Bishop that leads you through arid land with green
stripes and circles of irrigation here and there. The White Mountains
loom on one side, flat volcanic table lands stretch out on the other.
This piece contains the colors you often see: muted greens and rich
terra-cotta. I painted a variety of papers, photographed them, and used
them here as well as photographs of the striped pattern on the side of a
fishing boat. ©Carol Leigh
