Last June, I learned a new style of capturing landscapes in Yosemite Valley (what better place?). My teacher was the fabulous Oregon painter, Lindsey Fox who was teaching the week-long retreat.
Every day was jam packed with lessons as we trekked to different locations in the Valley. While I was learning new techniques, my family was gallivanting in the same natural playground. I’d scored a camping permit so we could all enjoy the majesty that is Yosemite.
After the record breaking rains of 2022-2023 Winter, the Merced was raging. We could hear the river’s roar by day and feel the vibration when we lay in our sleeping bags at night.
We woke up at 4 am to make it to Tunnel View for sunrise. It was COLD but worth it.
Needless to say, I get jazzed just thinking about Yosemite and I am at my happiest making art there.
Suzine II 
I love this technique, which is reminiscent of a watercolor exhibit we just saw in the National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne) – landscapes in the Australian bush by a multi generational school of indigenous artists. (Now I wish I had taken a few snapshots of same.)
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