Friday, March 20, 2026

Yosemite in the Spring...hard to imagine, wonderful to paint!

Can you imagine a warm, sunny day in March when you are fine wearing a sweater while snow still edges the shadowed side of things in this Valley? That is what you will find in this natural preserve that has been appealing to many visitors since it was found. Wear your sneakers because there's a lot of ground to cover. Bring your camera because you will want to capture the golden greenery, the rock formations  and the postcard blue sky. Even the sounds of roaring waterfalls are like no other experience...there is so much to take in and it's all around you.


This is snow!


This is a shadow


The sky is limitless


The trees are soooo tall


You can see forever


This is a visual course nature as it happens




That Gold/Green in the fir trees



Of course I have to attempt a painting so here goes.....starting with a yellow underpainting

 





It is my favorite mix of puzzle pieces and patterns. Here is my painting at about 70%



I will enjoy the beauty once again with my watercolor but it does remind me that it's hard to beat Mother Nature!


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Yosemite in the Spring...hard to imagine, wonderful to paint!

Can you imagine a warm, sunny day in March when you are fine wearing a sweater while snow still edges the shadowed side of things in this Va...