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Original Lake Tahoe art being made in Craig Mitchell's Nevada studio.

Why the Artist Behind Lake Tahoe Art Matters Mo...

Craig Mitchell

Most homeowners have seen thousands of images of Lake Tahoe — but very few created by someone who truly knows it. Discover what makes original Lake Tahoe art by Nevada...

Why the Artist Behind Lake Tahoe Art Matters Mo...

Craig Mitchell

Most homeowners have seen thousands of images of Lake Tahoe — but very few created by someone who truly knows it. Discover what makes original Lake Tahoe art by Nevada...

Craig Mitchell hanging original Lake Tahoe art on wall

Why Tahoe Homeowners Are Choosing Nevada Artist...

Craig Mitchell

There's no shortage of "Lake Tahoe art" for sale online. Most of it was made by someone who has never been to the lake. Here's why more Tahoe homeowners are...

Why Tahoe Homeowners Are Choosing Nevada Artist...

Craig Mitchell

There's no shortage of "Lake Tahoe art" for sale online. Most of it was made by someone who has never been to the lake. Here's why more Tahoe homeowners are...

Original art shown on a wall

How to Give Original Art as a Gift: A Guide for...

Craig Mitchell

Giving art as a gift feels daunting — until you anchor it in a place. For someone who loves Nevada or Lake Tahoe, an original hand-pulled block print is a...

How to Give Original Art as a Gift: A Guide for...

Craig Mitchell

Giving art as a gift feels daunting — until you anchor it in a place. For someone who loves Nevada or Lake Tahoe, an original hand-pulled block print is a...

Craig Mitchell bristlecone pine block print

Bristlecone Pine Art: Why the World's Oldest Tr...

Craig Mitchell

The bristlecone pine is unlike any other subject in landscape art — ancient, sculptural, and shaped entirely by survival. Here's why artists keep returning to it, what makes a great...

Bristlecone Pine Art: Why the World's Oldest Tr...

Craig Mitchell

The bristlecone pine is unlike any other subject in landscape art — ancient, sculptural, and shaped entirely by survival. Here's why artists keep returning to it, what makes a great...

Original block print in process in an artist's studio

Giclée Prints vs. Original Block Prints: What C...

Craig Mitchell

Not all art prints are the same. A giclée is a high-quality reproduction of someone else's original. An original block print isthe original. Here's what that distinction means — and...

Giclée Prints vs. Original Block Prints: What C...

Craig Mitchell

Not all art prints are the same. A giclée is a high-quality reproduction of someone else's original. An original block print isthe original. Here's what that distinction means — and...

Lake Tahoe Paintings vs. Block Prints: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Lake Tahoe Paintings vs. Block Prints: Which Is...

Craig Mitchell

Craig Mitchell is a Lake Tahoe painter with nearly 40 years of plein air experience. Here's how his block prints compare to paintings — and why collectors choose them.

Lake Tahoe Paintings vs. Block Prints: Which Is...

Craig Mitchell

Craig Mitchell is a Lake Tahoe painter with nearly 40 years of plein air experience. Here's how his block prints compare to paintings — and why collectors choose them.