While in Yosemite National Park, we watched the sun set from Glacier Point overlooking Half Dome. As the light faded and the darkness became absolute, more and more stars appeared. I had my camera set up and photographed the emerging stars. To make this painting, I wanted to try the thick layers of transparent medium again like I did in my painting Winter Cliffs. The multiple layers of acrylic end at the horizon line where I then used oil paint to capture the subtle shades in the mountains. The painting was then given a wax varnish. I think the textures and depth created by this technique is interesting. I especially like the brilliant star above the crown of Half Dome-makes me imagine a plumb line making a link between the two.
Snow Creek, 2014, oil, 36 x 48 in
