Artist Journey to Yosemite Part 2

by Sharon Weaver on 7/19/2009 2:13:45 PM6 Comments

This is the second painting I did of Moran Point in Yosemite (see my previous blog post). The light coming from the west cast very different shadows on the rocks and changed the distant mountain colors. Having painted this view earlier, Morning Sun on Moran Point, I was already familiar with the layout so I could jump right in with heavy paint.

For the first painting, I had added blue to the colors for a cooler morning light, but the afternoon was hot and I introduced a lot more red into my colors. As the sun disappeared behind the cliffs casting everything in shadow, the killer mosquitoes invaded and I packed up quickly to head back to the lodge.

Sharon starting up Mist Trail next to Vernal Fall

In addition to painting, I also completed a very difficult hike to the top of Nevada Fall. Starting out from the Valley floor, we first hiked our way up to Vernal Fall. The Mist Trail runs up to the top of the falls with wonderful views and the Emerald Pool as the payoff. If you have not done this hike it is beautiful, exciting, and not too difficult. But our goal was the top of Nevada Fall, much further up.

At the Top of Nevada Fall

Continuing our climb, I had a bad drop in energy and almost didn't make it to the top. After a break for water, an apple and an energy bar, I finished the ascent and made it. VICTORY!!!

Jeff and Sharon coming down from Nevada Fall

For the hike down we took the John Muir trail that is longer but much more level. The entire hike took about 7 1/2 hours. WOW! I was proud of my accomplishment.

Half Dome

The last day we opted for a much less strenuous activity and paddled down the Merced River in a raft. It was a great way to end the trip. Relaxed, sun browned and filled with the wonders of Yosemite we headed back to LA.

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6 Responses to Artist Journey to Yosemite Part 2

	Ruth Housley via web	13 months ago
	Hi Sharon, Looks like you had fun and I like the mountains also. I love mountains and these are big strong ones. Keep painting and having fun. Ruth

	Marsha Robinett via web	13 months ago
	Sharon, what beautiful photos and what lovely references for your paintings they're going to make. I'm envious of your trip. Thank you for sharing.

	Sharon Weaver via web	12 months ago
	Thanks for stopping by. I have so many great photos from the trip I will never get to paint them all.

	Sharon Weaver via web	12 months ago
	Thanks for stopping by. I took so many great photos I will never be able to paint them all.

	Ruth Housley via web	12 months ago
	Hi Sharon, You do have a lot of photos to paint from and if it is like me when I go somewhere I do take a lot of photos also. Ruth

	Judy Palermo via sharonweaver.com	12 months ago
	Hello Sharon! Looking at your Morning Sun on Moran Point, and then Afternoon Sun on Moran Point back and forth is a good sharp lesson in color temperature and atmosphere. Thanks for helping to train my eye; I have just discovered your blog, and have subscribed to it!

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