Mountains Drawn By Memory describes the last two years in the life of Robere Merleau, a California painter. After a prologue set in the Himalaya, the story takes place in California and Wyoming, as Robere searches for connection with loved ones, his past, and the land. Robere meets Lorenza, a strong and enigmatic woman who matches his intensity, and he renews his relationship with his estranged daughter, Claire. Throughout, the consciousness of an artist unfolds, revealing the intricacies of landscape and loss.